Get to know popular artists in Africa and beyond, including Nollywood and Ghanaian movies and actors.
“I originally wanted to be a nun because they looked so angelic and peaceful in church, but I guess television was more appealing. I wanted it so much, I would practice reading the news in front of the mirror and I would read it out loud.” In 2005, while in high school, Betty…
“I always try to remind myself why I started something and where I come from. Your reason for starting will always center you. I come from humble beginnings and that has played a critical factor in my drive, discipline and persevering. I challenge myself by embarking on new tasks however challenging and using the…
Sarah Wasiswa is a Ugandan born Kenya based documentary and portrait photographer with an interest in exploring identity on the African continent. After getting her sociology and psychology degrees and working in a corporate position for a number of years, she made one of the hardest/easiest decisions when she decided to pursue photography full time. …
I started struggling since I was 17 to support my family. I said the day I sell my body to a man for money, may God strike me dead. I was determined to make it on my own, never let any man take my dignity. I was 19 years old, in my second year…
“I was born in the UK and my mum was an International Trader, doing Buying and Selling from Hong Kong to London, Saudi Arabia to Europe. When I was about 5 to 7, tragedy stuck, we lost everything. We went from living in those high profile places, with drivers, going to the best schools,…
“I never thought I would be a professional artist, it was something that I was just doing, then I stopped doing it for some reason and rediscovered it when I was much older…” Mongezi Ncaphayi is a South African artist who just won the top price at the Investec Capetown Art Fair, Friday, 15th…
“As a result of a personal struggle with allergies ranging from food to soaps to water, I had to find something that helped to alleviate my discomfort and treat my skin so I started mixing natural oils and butter I found in my kitchen and they helped. Over time, people started asking me what…
“Every woman is pressured to look a certain way. Depending on where you are professionally & socially a woman has to look a certain way or else risk judgment by society. I get judged everyday because of my weight. I have learned that if one tries to please everyone all the time you…
