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HENNESSY VERY SPECIAL PRESENTS

ALL I NEED

SUCCESS MEANS CONSTANTLY PUSHING BEYOND YOUR OWN LIMITS. THIS IS OUR TIME.
NEVER STOP. NEVER SETTLE.

Welcome to a different kind of world.
Here the old rules do not apply.
It’s not about making it big.
It’s about making an impact.
It’s about creativity, drive, energy.
Feel this energy on every street, every corner.
So electric you can almost see it, the energy that breaks through convention, that makes new feel old in a minute and goes faster and faster until you can’t catch your breath.

All we need is one move to create a chain reaction.
All we need are our ideas to inspire the world.
All we need is rhythm to tell our story, an obstacle to break through, our hearts to bring hope, our fire to open eyes.
This is our time. The time for the world to run after us, to dance to the beat of our hearts.
All we need is who we are.
HENNESSY
Never Stop. Never Settle.

KAFFY

CREATIVE DIRECTOR/CHOREGRAPHER/ENTREPRENEUR, NIGERIA

While many people might perceive dance as simply a pleasant pasttime, for Kaffy, it is a powerful art form that can change lives - starting with her own. The dancer became a choreographer, coach, consultant and “dancetrepreneur” who built her own empire, and who shares her inspiring enthusiasm and passion with one goal in life: to empower others through art.

Kaffy, Lagos, Nigeria

Kaffy, Lagos, Nigeria

Kaffy, Lagos, Nigeria

Kaffy, Lagos, Nigeria

Kaffy, Lagos, Nigeria

BOBO NDIMA'S

Fashion Entrepreneur, South Africa

From the Boys Of Soweto, his first fashion label and blog showcasing the resurgence of local street style, to Suits By Bob The Stylist, his own tailor-made brand, Vusumuzi Bobo Ndima became a multi-faceted fashion professional, driven by the will to create “works that will live forever” and go beyond his community to reach the rest of South Africa, and the global fashion audience.

Bobo N’Dima, Soweto, South Africa

Bobo N’Dima, Soweto, South Africa

Bobo N’Dima, Soweto, South Africa

Bobo N’Dima, Soweto, South Africa

Bobo N’Dima, Soweto, South Africa

MACHINA

Fashion Designer/Entrepreneur, Mexico

It started with a futuristic graduate thesis on clothing ""expanding the functions of the human body”. Facing rejection, visionary Antonio decided to quit university and pursue his vision with Linda. Together, they formed Machina, becoming pioneers in wearable technology, and introducing the world to creative minds without boundaries, from the heart of Mexico.

Machina, Mexico City, Mexico

Machina, Mexico City, Mexico

Machina, Mexico City, Mexico

Machina, Mexico City, Mexico

Machina, Mexico City, Mexico

SHAKIRAH BOURNE

Writer/film maker/producer, Barbados

Life is a test of willpower, pursuing your objectives to make dreams a reality. That’s exactly what Shakirah Bourne did. From involving an entire community to create an authentically Bajan movie with international impact, to taking on new writing and directing projects from around the globe, she's done it all, in style. And she's just getting started.

Shakirah Bourne, Georgetown, Barbados

Shakirah Bourne, Georgetown, Barbados

Shakirah Bourne, Georgetown, Barbados

Shakirah Bourne, Georgetown, Barbados

Shakirah Bourne, Georgetown, Barbados

CHEN JIE

Tattoo Artist/tattoo parlour owner, China

Once regarded as a rebellious form of counter-culture, tattooing is undergoing its own revolution in China. Beijing-based Chen Jie is a key proponent of this cultural change, giving a new cultural twist to her work, and thus elevating tattoo to new artistic heights. By blending the world of tattoo with traditional Chinese watercolor, she has invented an art form entirely her own : neo-Chinese tattoo. A mastery of skill, blending centuries of heritage with cutting-edge modernity.

Chen Jie, Beijing, China

Chen Jie, Beijing, China

Chen Jie, Beijing, China

Chen Jie, Beijing, China

Chen Jie, Beijing, China

QUANG MINH

Fashion Designer/Entrepreneur, Vietnam

Don’t think, just wear.” A simple statement, but an impactful one. Quang Minh founded Headless, a fashion brand true to his nature, by designing unisex clothing straight out the characters he created for his signature animation films. His latest goal is to encourage people to challenge fashion norms, and embrace their own personal sytle. In opening the doors to new forms of personal expression, Minh is opening the eyes of a nation.

Quang Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Quang Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Quang Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Quang Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Quang Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

BRADLEY ZERO

DJ/Producer/Label Owner, England

Music is a universal art form that bridges cultures, poses questions, and crafts new paths. For Bradley Zero, his passion and innate feel for music has enabled him to leverage rhythms and melodies into a universe of cultural connection. From his first internet radio shows and neighborhood dance parties in Peckham, to launching his own record label, Bradley's path continues to push boundaries. Never stopping, never settling, Bradley now tours the world, forging a global community by mixing vibes with style.

Bradley Zero, London, United Kingdom

Bradley Zero, London, United Kingdom

Bradley Zero, London, United Kingdom

Bradley Zero, London, United Kingdom

Bradley Zero, London, United Kingdom

RYAN SEAN KELLY

Tattoo Artist/tattoo parlour owner, Ireland

In a quest to master his craft and perfect his unique style, Ryan Sean Kelly opened his own tattoo studio. But becoming a renowned tattoo artist didn’t mean he’d only work for profit; he's found a way to combine his passion for tattoo with a desire to reach out to his community along the way. His volunteer project, Scars Behind Beauty, gave a second chance to many, and brought international attention to a cause that hit close to home.

Ryan Sean Kelly, Dublin, Ireland

Ryan Sean Kelly, Dublin, Ireland

Ryan Sean Kelly, Dublin, Ireland

Ryan Sean Kelly, Dublin, Ireland

Ryan Sean Kelly, Dublin, Ireland

GEN SADAKANE

Creative Director/Entrepreneur, Germany

Ideas should be valued above all else : this fuels Gen Sadakane’s creative vision. Building on a strong artistic background, he co-founded a platform offering amateur photographers a space to share their work, interact with a broader community of creators, and even sell their work professionally. By placing creativity and ideas at the forefront, he gently challenges labels of "professional" and "amateur" in the art world, focusing instead on fostering a ever-growing community of like-minded artists and individuals.

Gen Sadakane, Berlin, Gemany

Gen Sadakane, Berlin, Gemany

Gen Sadakane, Berlin, Gemany

Gen Sadakane, Berlin, Gemany

Gen Sadakane, Berlin, Gemany

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