About me

I Am Derrick Odafi, a 23 year old Creative from Dagenham, Essex. I am the Editor In Chief of my own creative magazine 'New Wave Magazine' and the Creative Director for an independent fashion publication, Cover Magazine. I have been involved in various projects within the creative industry, from working with clothing brands to being involved in the visual campaign launch of a start up application and working with artists on graphic content. I have also been a photographer for various projects such as look books and editorials as well as being a writer for stories on my Independent Magazine.

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Projects

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  B Joux Album Artwork
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  New Wave Magazine Issue VIIIssue VII features the talented musician Sam Wise gracing the cover. Sam Wise is a rapidly growing artist in the UK music scene with an immense talent for creating music and visuals that complement his sound. As Creative Director And Editor In Chief, I was involved in managing this project from beginning to end. Some skills I exhibited during this project include Graphic design, curation, photography, project management, and video editing.
• The Composer Magazine - Emmanuel SpeaksThe Composer magazine is a social media marketing strategy for the roll our of Emmanuel Speaks's album 'The Composer'
• Editorial Shoot for New Wave Magazine Issue V - Modified by MannaRead Story Here
• New Wave Magazine Issue V Cover shootThe cover of New Wave Magazine Issue 5 features singer Ariel Eden and shot by photographer Robin Jade, whom was also the co creative director along side me
• Alantic Glo Issue IV EditorialPhotoshoot for clothing brand Alantic Glo by me and Charles Ogunmilade

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Projects credited in

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  New Wave Magazine - The Resistance Issue Print ArticleThis issue serves as a spotlight echoing the defiant spirit of our times. Within its pages, we delve into the stories of those who push against the currents, challenge the norms, and defy the status quo. Immerse yourself in a tapestry of art, and ideas that embody the essence of resistance, rebellion, and relentless creativity. 'The Resistance Issue' is not merely a magazine; it's a manifesto, a celebration of those who dare to question, disrupt, and pave the way for change. Amplifying the voic
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  Beats X Daily Paper - New Wave MagazineWE ALL NEED THAT DAILY PAPER. What is it like for an up-and-coming artist living in London? We tell this story with the help of the new @beatsbydre x @dailypaper earpieces.
• New Wave Magazine Music Editorial with Artist WurldMusic editorial shot with 7by8 Studios presented by Frame Perfect, The Collective Words by Ben Broyd Creative Direction: Derrick Odafi Photography Mariana Pires Styling Margaret Zawedde Styling Asst. Owen Smith Photography Asst. Zubayr Hossain MUA Natalie Messino Production Assistant Danai Tsuro Studio Frame Perfect ​https://www.newwavemagazine.com/music-editorials-9/wurld
• NEW WAV. SOUNDThis is a radio show I produce for New Wave Magazine which is over a year old now and over 40 episodes in.
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  Editorial PhotographerI captured the wonderful and talented musician Tamera for her feature in New Wave Magazine
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  SANTINO LE SAINTHow Deep Does The Rabbit Hole Go? A Trip Inside The Mind of Santino Le Saint

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Work history

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FounderNew Wave Studios
Sep 2017London, United KingdomFull Time
A design studio with various services available for individual brands and companies, coupled with a bi monthly creative publication.

Skills

• Photography
• Photoshop
• Digital Design
• Commercial Photography
• Creative Direction
• Advertising
• Editorial Photography
• Web Design

Education

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ArchitectureUniversity of Kent
Sep 2014United Kingdom
A Part 1 Graduate in Architecture