21 African Women Channeling New Narratives in the Creative Industry

All hail badass Creative women & their works!

for her work in Ba re e ne re Literary Arts.

Juli-Art Hango for using Photography to defy the definitions of how women should be seen.

for her exploration of traditional Zambian Sound.

for inspiring Creatives and expressing her multipotentiality.

for creating and channeling a new space and energy with EverythingNaArt.

for opening new stylish doors to curvy women.

for introducing us to diverse worlds through her writing.

for using the power of the media to fight against injustice and patriarchy.

for channeling her South Sudan spirit into high-end Fashion.

For combining the power of industry and creativity in elevating the African skin.

For reshaping the refugee narrative and taking fashion in Congo global.

For her perspective on Fashion as a communication tool.

For turning photography and lighting into superpowers.

For creating at the intersection of Art and Social Innovation.

For breathing Ethiopian life into contemporary Fashion statements.

For championing Pro-Kenyan Makeup artistry.

For birthing Free Mind Sessions and providing a safe space for diverse conversations in Kenya.

For fusing art and bridal joy together.

For her polyvocality and shaping new perspectives in writing history.

For using her Art as a Visual Map to shine the light on deep social issues.

For using Makeup as a confidence teaching tool in Zimbabwe.