we are a multi-disciplinary online collective for women of African heritage across the globe. Distinguished Diva (DD) was created in 2011 by founder Adeola Naomi as a space to centralize the narrative around women of the African Diaspora in global media. DD has grown into a global community of healing, economic empowerment and creative opportunities. By dismantling the idea of boundaries, the DD collective connects women both virtually as a place of storytelling and through international programming through events hosted from NYC, to Ghana, to Nigeria to Greece, to Germany, the UK, Belgium with more locations planned for the future.

Who we are
Adeola Naomi Aderimi
Conjurer and Editor in Chief
Danielle Rosales
Design and Visual Language


Wonuola Lawal
Photography


Niki Igbaarola
Literary Editor
Asma Khalifa
Politics


Salem Afangideh
Legal


Ruvimbo Maria Kuuzabuwe
Politics and Pop Culture Editor