This Vans Mami Wata collection is inspired by Africa?s long history of original and important cultural events that have united people from around the world, from Zaire?s ?Rumble in the Jungle? in 1974 and Nigeria?s ?Festac?77? to the annual ?Felebration? in Lagos. This new head-to-toe collection takes the iconic, bold, and graphic imagery of these events and adds a modern Vans twist, tying back to our heritage checkerboard prints. By utilizing such bold details in contrast to a micro checkerboard, this collection pays homage to the past while giving a vibrant nod to the future generations supporting African surf culture.