Urban Freedom Magazine The Anniversary Issue FALL 2017 | Page 14

Features
PASSION
SO BRIGHT
IT BECAME A
BRAND
Interviewed by fellow artist: Melanin Reigns
I
got the lovely opportunity to sit down
with celebrity jewelry maker Jahfarii
Beads. Jahfarii was featured on the
very first issue of Urban Freedom
Magazine, and my first initial introduction
to this talented brother was at the Launch
Party. Ever since then, I’ve witnessed this
talented artist, travel and present his work
with remarkable confidence.
The jewelry speaks for itself as he doesn’t
speak much.
Graciously, he sat down with me to
provide exclusive insight on his life and
progress thus far
Here’s a recap
@MrsMelaninReigns: “When did you start
your business and how do you balance it
out with everyday life?”
@JahfariiBeads: “My business is my life
and my life is my business. Even when I’m
on vacation, I still have to work. The only
real time I have to balance life and work is
when I’m asleep.”
@MrsMelaninReigns: What are some
obstacles you’ve faced since 2012, in
starting Jahfarii Beads?
@JahfariiBeads: “So many ideas, not
enough capital. You don’t want to rush
the process, but sometimes you want
your hard work to catch up with time. So
being patient, that’s an obstacle for most.”
@MrsMelaninReigns: As far progress,
what motivates you the most? What was
a major sign for you that you were pro-
gressing?
@JahfariiBeads: I haven’t felt that feeling
because all i’ve gained is a social pres-
ence amongst the people. Nonetheless,
knowing that my work is that good and I
have something to look forward to moti-
vates me.
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