Category / Visual stories
The religion of self-love
Loving myself was one of the most spiritual things I have ever done. When you are dark skinned, Black and woman love does not come to you easily. So I had to…
Highlife Soldiers: A West African Visual Commentary
By: Labet Highlife Soldiers enters another chapter in artist Labet’s journey and unfolds an exciting new body of work. Showcasing paintings colourfully inspired by the highlife music genre, this exhibition comes together as…
Sorry, I’m Late
By: Wami Aluko A visual satire story of a Lagosian woman’s lateness. Here you see a fly Lagosian woman. She is running late for an event. Maybe a happy hour, maybe a…
Note To Self II
By: Wonuola Lawal Note to Self is a self-portrait series captured on 35mm film. It’s about a woman writing notes to herself in order to keep track of the lessons she’s learning…
Deconstructing Womanhood
By: Rosalyn Raelyn Ransaw “Too often womanhood is defined in a restrictive manner — feminine, soft, and quiet. The aim of this series of photographs is to combat that understanding by presenting womanhood…
The Woman is the Flower: Personal discovery gave me sanity
Photo series and text by: Olivia Ema 1.) As a black women, we are subject to so many bombarding views as to how we should look, how we should act, what we…
Revolution is not a one time event
Author and feminist Audre Lorde once reminded us: “Revolution is not a one time event.” As a storyteller, I’ve found it increasingly important to document the ways that…
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
When I picked up homegoing, I knew it was one book I always needed to read.I have to says I have to say Yaa Gyasi is an incredible storyteller. Every character…
Colourful Convo : Wonuola Lawal
There is something powerful, fun, complex about women that Adeola finds inspiring and worth sharing. The colourful convo is a series of video interviews with some inspiring women of colour in various walks…
Baby Bounce
Baby bounce like a supermodel Strut like a queen Our glory does not diminish even if we remain unseen We rejoice in the shell our souls were placed in We drape ourselves…
Note to Self
Note to Self is a self-portrait series captured on 35mm film. It is about a woman writing notes to herself in order to keep track of the lessons she’s learning as…
Exhibition of Distinguished Diva — A Collective Online Community
Athens you have been wonderful! A massive thank you to everyone who showed up for the launch of Distinguished Diva and add to the discussion on what it means for a group…
Editor’s Note: Issue 1
When you’ve experienced any form of trauma with someone, it creates a bond that tethers you in a way that feels familial. When I met Adeola, the creator of DD,…