Banji Chona is an artist whose work manifests across the creative spectrum. She is a writer, creative director, digital curator, jewelry designer, and stylist. A great deal of the entirety of her being is heavily and intricately entwined with the unending roots of her African culture which is embodied in the Jewelry she makes, alongside her diasporan identity. Her work is centered largely around the cultural preservation and promotion of the African aesthetic and narrative.
Her Jewelry line, Nkanda is the output of beautifully preserved and crafted cultural glory.
In African communities, such as her home nation of Zambia, it is often that creativity and expression through art is stifled and thus blossoming artists are in turn silenced and underrepresented not only in their immediate communities but in mainstream media alike. Banji Chona’s artistic goals are largely oriented in facilitating the nurturing/flourishing of positive creative discourses on Mama Africa and her children and thus diversifying the creative sphere.
Nkanda, her Jewelry line is a beautiful outpouring of her artistic intensity.

A post shared by Nkanda (@shopnkanda) on Apr 15, 2017 at 5:43am PDT

Each pair of earrings I make is legit like a little baby of mine. These earrings are giving me such an electric vibe. Sneak peak sample from my @shopnkanda ‘Skin and Bone’ collection which’ll be launching soon! Sending waves of love and light. #handmade #jewellery #sustainablefashion #copper #leather #craft #fashion #selfie #afro #4chair

A post shared by Banji Chona (@banjichona) on Sep 16, 2017 at 3:17am PDT

A post shared by Nkanda (@shopnkanda) on Apr 27, 2017 at 12:38pm PDT

Salutations beautiful people, I’ve got these chitenges available for purchase (being sold by the metre). The vibrant colours and beautiful patterns make for beautiful headwraps/whatever it is your heart desires to make out of the fabric. Additionally laptop bags in these fabrics are also available to purchase. Visit noisetteshop.etsy.com or drop me a message Love and light x (Big up to my hand model @ocean_tide)

A post shared by Nkanda (@shopnkanda) on Jul 9, 2017 at 3:19am PDT