Gnars Series Africa

I’m applying to the Storytelling Flow to produce a consistent series called “Gnars Series Africa,” documenting how skateboarding, art, and crypto culture intersect across African communities, with a focus on authentic, on-the-ground stories from Uganda and beyond.

Creator information

• Name: EphraimSylar
• Email: iamephraimunrullysavage@gmail.com
• Primary formats: videos (reels/shorts), photography, writing
• Experience: 6+ years
• Main platforms and links:
  • TikTok: @ephraimsylar
  • Instagram: @ephraimsylar
  • YouTube: @FIGUREDtOUT
  • Facebook: @ephraimsylar
  • Farcaster: @ephraimsylar
  • SkateHive: Profile

Audience snapshot

• TikTok: 6,500+
• Instagram: 17.8k (KSI page) + 1.4k (personal)
• YouTube: 460 subs
• Farcaster: ~30
• Skatehive: ~30

Portfolio (best work)

• Boards Creation Uganda: local DIY Gnars/Noggles boards build and community session:
  • Article
• Kampala Skateboard Initiative reel: shredder session on a ⌐◨-◨ board — ~25.5K views, ~1.6K likes:
  • Instagram Reel
• Collab with lilNouns and Gnars — ~300K views, ~13.7K likes:
  • Instagram Reel

Content strategy

• Unique angle: spotlight real African skaters and scenes, grassroots innovation, and how Gnars’ ethos of supporting shredders doing epic things manifests across Africa. Blend skate culture, art, and Web3 (DAOs, NFTs) to show empowerment stories.
• Target audience:
  • Primary: African skateboarders, creators, and youth exploring digital/creative economies.
  • Secondary: Global Gnars DAO, NFT collectors, street culture fans, and Web3 collaborators.
• Distribution plan:
  • Instagram & TikTok: visual storytelling, skater highlights, mini-docs, reels.
  • YouTube: short films, event recaps, project spotlights, partnership explainers.
  • Mirror/Substack or similar: long-form writeups on progress and community impact.
  • Discord/Telegram: direct coordination with skaters, DAOs, and partners.
• Sourcing & access: work with Kampala Skateboard Initiative and local crews; on-the-ground coverage of sessions, DIY builds, events, and athlete profiles.

Technical capabilities

• Gear: iPhone camera; Bluetooth audio capture; HP laptop for longer edits.
• Software/workflow: mobile-first editing for speed; laptop for docs/landscape edits.
• Turnaround times: reels/clips 2–4 days; photo essays 5–7 days; longform/minidocs 2–3 weeks; articles 3–5 days.
• Collaborators: community skaters and local partners; can coordinate shooters/editors as needed.

Commitments to flow requirements

• Monthly production: 2–3 Gnars pieces per month minimum.
• Distribution: will share each piece on Farcaster in /gnars with links; will post monthly summaries with reach/engagement metrics.
• Quality: professional/semi-pro standards, original narratives, accurate Gnars culture.

Images

• Logo image: second uploaded photo (kid walking uphill holding a DIY deck with Noggles stencil).
• Additional image included in body for context.

Why this matters I want to translate the raw energy of African skate scenes into stories that onboard new people to Gnars, celebrate community creativity, and show how decentralized tools empower youth. This is Nounish work: fun, inclusive, and impact-driven.

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