For the cover of Muyu Journal: Issue 01 – The New Landlords, we present the one and only @drizilik . Rooted in Freetown and shaped by language, sound, and place, he speaks from a deep awareness of where he comes from and what it means to carry that forward. Reflecting on the city that raised him, tracing how identity, rhythm, and intention continue to move through his work.
The New Landlords looks at a generation of Sierra Leoneans defining its own ground. This is one of the faces leading that shift.
Pre-order via the link in bio available worldwide.
Photographer @kanuvisuals
Stylist @franklyndero
Assistant stylist @dannygold_232
Creative producer @wizik_001
Production manager @kabz__
Production house @studio.muyu
Editor-in-chief @kanuvisuals
Guest editor @memkonteh
Art director @studio.muyu
Drizilik sits down with @kanuvisuals to unpack the role of place in shaping his journey, from the streets of Freetown that raised him to the wider world his music now moves through.
Moving between language, memory, and responsibility, the conversation traces how Krio, culture, and community continue to shape his sound and sense of self.
Tap the link in bio to read the full cover story in print.
Photographer @kanuvisuals
Stylist @franklyndero
Assistant stylist @dannygold_232
Creative producer @wizik_001
Production manager @kabz__
Production house @studio.muyu
Editor-in-chief @kanuvisuals
Guest editor @memkonteh
Art director @studio.muyu
Published by @studio.muyu
With publishing support from @fausto.agency
@kanuvisuals joins this years #DazedMENA100 list for using photography to shift the narrative around Freetown and Sierra Leone beyond the Western gaze.
Through still, cinematic portraits and street scenes, Kanu rejects stereotypical depictions of Africa and builds an archive of everyday life that honours the rhythm of his home and belonging from within.
Tap the link in bio to read the full Dazed100 list đź”—
SCENE & HEARD — FREETOWN. WE MADE IT. 🇸🇱🔓
For the first time ever, SCENE & heard touches the continent - and we’re starting right here in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This is Volume something special. A homecoming. A beginning. A promise finally kept.
We’ve brought together Salone’s finest! Three storytellers whose work is already shaping how the world sees this country and this world.
Featuring @wizik_001@dir.mckay@chooqoody
📍Things and Something’s Restaurant
🗓️ May 23rd
⏰ 7PM
This is only the first chapter of our time on the continent, we are just getting started. Whether you’re in Freetown or following from afar, know that something special is unfolding here.
#SCENEHeard #Freetown #SierraLeone #SaloneFinest
We launched Issue 01 in Freetown. A room full of people who showed up, stayed, and made it real. Thank you.
If you didn’t get a copy, send us a DM or check the link in bio.
🎥 @cre.marv@_eddieistheguy
An evening of flipping pages and conversations with beautiful people❤️💫
Thank you for showing up to our Issue 01 launch in Freetown.
Order your copy or send us a DM to get one.
Photos by @kabz__
This is junior racing in Salone 🇸🇱
Dive inside the junior event at Tour de Lunsar, courtesy of @wizik_001 & @kanuvisuals .
The race is sponsored by @africap_apparel and @fambul.co .
#cycling #Salone
Spontaneously became a new landlord of one copy from the newest and best magazine that hit Salone couple of days ago. A cycling event and a pickup from @kanuvisuals and thank you brother for thinking so smart and just made pickup easy even on a busy day for you. Also i learnt from him that “Muyu” is a Temne word which means patient. Temne is among one of the largest ethnic speaking group in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 and the key at the back speaks volume. Patient is the key 🔑
Special thank you to @vanessa.vandenb another new Landlord 🤣
The power and the glory! 🏆
Your Lunsar women's champion 2026 is Rebecca K. Samba of Bo. Not just a mighty racer, but a leader in her community... when she's not training, she's busy recruiting more riders for her club. Congratulations, champion.
We are so, so proud to see two Lunsar riders on the podium as well. Mbalu battled hard, riding nearly the whole race solo in pursuit of Rebecca, while Ramatulai took a close sprint for third.
Congratulations to all the women athletes who took part.
#lunsarcycling #africancycling #tourdelunsar
Bike racing returned to Lunsar Town today!
We saw fierce competition across U19, hand-cycle and U12 categories, and heroic performances across them all.
@kanuvisuals was there to capture the action.
#lunsarcycling #tourdelunsar
We neba dem — come through.
First print issue out in the world. Come meet the people behind it and spend the evening with us.
Friday, 17 April
6:00pm
Things & Somethings Restaurant
Order via link in bio and pick up on the night.
