Who we are

is a multilingual, multi local and multi format artist, scholar, activist, and healer. She received her Masters of Science in Public Health at Birmingham City University, her master's thesis focuses on the socioeconomic impact of violence against women of Sub Saharan Africa. All whilst working as a curator, yoga therapist and editor in chief of Distinguished Diva. She is currently working on raising awareness amongst the general public on issues such as human trafficking, gender equality, women's health and equal representation for voices of women of African descent in global media. Her work in various mediums has been featured in publications such as Women Under Siege, New York Times, Ms. Magazine, New Museum New York, Forbes, E-flux, Elle, and Vogue.

As graphic designer and sociologist, Danielle has a strong focus on applied research, social design and urbanism. She develops significant concepts along with a powerful visuality, that are capable delivering complex content.
From conviction, she chooses to work in transdiciplinary environments that enables her to cultivate a critical mind. In 2015 she co-founded Spatial Codes with Robin Coenen. Among others, their work has been featured in the collateral event of the 2016 Architecture Biennale in Venice. Momentarily based in Berlin, she is focusing her work on art therapy in the public space.

Wonuola Lawal is a photographer and writer whose work is a mixture of portrait, travel and fashion photography. She's a Chemical Engineering graduate from Aston University, currently pursuing a degree in Advanced Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology at Imperial College. The main theme of her work is the Self, which involves exploring the identities and vulnerabilities of herself and others. She also incorporates the use of Photoshop in most of her projects to create narratives that leave a lasting impression.

Niki is a Writer, Radio show host and Communications Associate specialising in brand partnerships and content development. Her writing focuses mostly on black women (Nigerian dominantly) and their experiences in their body and navigating the world. She is an avid reader who can be found reviewing Nigerian Literature for The Book Banque. She currently is working with SocialFixt on their 6-month, Fixt Series whose aim is to increase BAME employability and entrepreneurship in creative industry roles in the UK. She is also part of the Bare Lit Festival team, overseeing the Marketing for the upcoming 2018 festival.

Asma Khalifa is a radical feminist, peace activist, researcher, and writer, she works on transformation and non-violence. Combining both research and activism, Asma often writes from a different holistic perspective on most topics. Has been selected by OkayAfrica as one of 100 women from Africa.

Salem Afangideh is first of all a human. She spends her days working as the U.S founding partner of Afangideh Global, the co-founder of THRIVE African Girl, a yoga instructor, a coach/speaker/author. She believes in working hard to create a life you are proud to talk about and live in.

is a Creative Writing and Philosophy graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University. She has a Master of Arts in Gender, Sexuality and Culture from the University of Manchester. She was born in Zimbabwe and moved to the U.K at the age of 7. She is passionate about women’s rights and women’s empowerment. She was one of the finalists in the Flight1000 Short story competition and had her short story “Not Today” published in their first issue. She has contributed for publications such as Shades of Noir, Black Ballad and Media Diversified.