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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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,…
