Sheila Boateng On Her Journey As A Costume Designer & Working On History Making Biopic, ‘Michael’

Sheila Boateng, an award-winning Ghanaian American costume designer, shares her journey in the film industry, her creative process, and the cultural influences that shape her work. From her early inspirations to her experiences on major projects like ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Insecure,’ and as the Assistant Costume Designer on the highest grossing biopic, ‘Michael,’ Sheila emphasizes the importance of authenticity, collaboration, and perseverance in costume design. She also offers valuable advice for aspiring designers, encouraging them to stay true to themselves and ignore the naysayers.