ISSUE #7: RAQEEB
Authored by CD Magazine
Volume 7 of Character Defamation Magazine is about balance, resilience, and chasing dreams in unexpected places. It shows how discipline and creativity can coexist, how you can stay committed to the grind and still build something bigger. This edition is about vision, confidence, and the courage to stand out. Leading that conversation is Raqeeb, a med student and content creator whose brand, AKONI, inspires dreamers to believe in their own ability to change the world.
AKONI SAVES THE WORLD
Raqeeb is a med student and content creator balancing two worlds that rarely meet. In class, the books always come first. But outside them, he’s building AKONI, a brand rooted in his love for superheroes and his Yoruba heritage. “Akoni” means warrior, and for him, fashion is about more than clothes, it’s about power, identity, and saving the world in your own way. Posting on TikTok and Instagram, he’s crafted a style that’s personal, fearless, and authentic. For Raqeeb, being different isn’t a setback, it’s his superpower.
SLAND
Tailored for Direction. That’s what ERO stands for. A toque built for those who move with purpose, whether it’s on the track, in the city, or anywhere in between. Shot against the lines and energy of the field, the collection blends fashion and athletics into something sharp, bold, and effortless. ERO isn’t just a look, it’s momentum you can wear.
MEET: Jogger
Jogger is a Calgary-based painter whose work transforms pain into power. His canvases are filled with raw energy, often blending monstrous forms with tenderness, reflecting his own journey of healing. More than art, his pieces are therapy, turning struggle into something you can see and feel. With each brushstroke, Jogger gives shape to resilience, creating work that’s as unsettling as it is beautiful.
