Céline Banza is a talented singer songwriter from the Democratic Republic of Congo and winner of Radio France’s prestigious International Discovery Prize, celebrating young talent in African music. Choosing to highlight her culture and identity, Céline sings in Ngbandi, and shows just how her musicality, lyrics and vocal talent make her a culture shape-shifter and a fast-rising star in African music.
The multi-talented Céline began her career in the entertainment industry with a role in the short film, “Tamuzi”, in 2017. She then participated in The Voice Africa Francophone in South Africa South, laying the foundations of a professional career as a singer.
Céline also obtained her degree in ethnomusicology, a fundamental discipline which greatly influences the way in which she approaches her music, singing in Ngbandi (her mother tongue), French and English.
With her breakout single, “Tere Mbi, Céline won the prestigious Discovery Prize RFI and then met Philo and Christian Lepira who signed her to their Bomayé Musik Africa label. His first album “Praefatio” has tracked more than 2,000,000 streams to date and has ranked 16 times in the top 300 of 13 countries on iTunes & Deezer.
She recorded her first live album on an African tour in 2020 & as well as on stage at the 2021 Anoumabo (FEMUA) Musical Festival in the Ivory Coast.
Illustrating her personal philanthropy, in July 2021, Céline was chosen as UNICEF’s new National Ambassador for the DRC, highlighting several socio-economic and lifestyle issues experienced by children living in endemic poverty in the country.
Céline Banza is a talented singer songwriter from the Democratic Republic of Congo and winner of Radio France’s prestigious International Discovery Prize, celebrating young talent in African music. Choosing to highlight her culture and identity, Céline sings in Ngbandi, and shows just how her musicality, lyrics and vocal talent make her a culture shape-shifter and a fast-rising star in African music.
The multi-talented Céline began her career in the entertainment industry with a role in the short film, “Tamuzi”, in 2017. She then participated in The Voice Africa Francophone in South Africa South, laying the foundations of a professional career as a singer.
Céline also obtained her degree in ethnomusicology, a fundamental discipline which greatly influences the way in which she approaches her music, singing in Ngbandi (her mother tongue), French and English.
With her breakout single, “Tere Mbi, Céline won the prestigious Discovery Prize RFI and then met Philo and Christian Lepira who signed her to their Bomayé Musik Africa label. His first album “Praefatio” has tracked more than 2,000,000 streams to date and has ranked 16 times in the top 300 of 13 countries on iTunes & Deezer.
She recorded her first live album on an African tour in 2020 & as well as on stage at the 2021 Anoumabo (FEMUA) Musical Festival in the Ivory Coast.
Illustrating her personal philanthropy, in July 2021, Céline was chosen as UNICEF’s new National Ambassador for the DRC, highlighting several socio-economic and lifestyle issues experienced by children living in endemic poverty in the country.
Céline Banza is a talented singer songwriter from the Democratic Republic of Congo and winner of Radio France’s prestigious International Discovery Prize, celebrating young talent in African music. Choosing to highlight her culture and identity, Céline sings in Ngbandi, and shows just how her musicality, lyrics and vocal talent make her a culture shape-shifter and a fast-rising star in African music.
The multi-talented Céline began her career in the entertainment industry with a role in the short film, “Tamuzi”, in 2017. She then participated in The Voice Africa Francophone in South Africa South, laying the foundations of a professional career as a singer.
Céline also obtained her degree in ethnomusicology, a fundamental discipline which greatly influences the way in which she approaches her music, singing in Ngbandi (her mother tongue), French and English.
With her breakout single, “Tere Mbi, Céline won the prestigious Discovery Prize RFI and then met Philo and Christian Lepira who signed her to their Bomayé Musik Africa label. His first album “Praefatio” has tracked more than 2,000,000 streams to date and has ranked 16 times in the top 300 of 13 countries on iTunes & Deezer.
She recorded her first live album on an African tour in 2020 & as well as on stage at the 2021 Anoumabo (FEMUA) Musical Festival in the Ivory Coast.
Illustrating her personal philanthropy, in July 2021, Céline was chosen as UNICEF’s new National Ambassador for the DRC, highlighting several socio-economic and lifestyle issues experienced by children living in endemic poverty in the country.
Tárico Caifaz Samuel Simbine, aka DJ Tarico, is a breakthrough, powerhouse Mozambican record producer, DJ, beat-maker, music composer, and sound engineer. The multi award winning producer has also become one of the global faces of Amapiano music.
Within two years, DJ Tarico transitioned from being another unsung artist from Maputo, to one of Africa’s most coveted DJs and producers of the culture shifting genre, Amapiano. His gravitas and talent quickly pulled in global superstar Burna Boy to collaborate on the remix of Tarico’s major hit “Yaba Buluku”, making Tarico known to the world.
DJ Tarico is plugged into music culture with 300 million streams on all platforms, 660 million TikTok views and 4.3 million Shazams. Accolades and awards have come quickly, signifying his ascent in the industry. These include AFRIMA 2021 Song of the Year, Producer of the Year, Best African Collaboration, Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa, Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electronic Music. He would repeat the wins for Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa and Best African DJ at AFRIMA 2022. Renowned for spotting talent, the HEADIES 2022 awarded him with Best Male Artist in Southern Africa and African Artist Recognition, and again the Best Male Artist in Southern Africa for the HEADIES 2023. His position in urban culture was also recognized with Best African DJ of the Year at SOUNDCITY MVP 2023 and he is globally recognized with AFRIMMA USA 2021 Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Male Artist in Southern Africa awards.
Tárico Caifaz Samuel Simbine, alias DJ Tarico, est un producteur de disques mozambicain innovant et puissant, ainsi qu'un DJ, un créateur de beats, un compositeur de musique et un ingénieur du son. Le producteur multi-récompensé est également devenu l'un des visages mondiaux de la musique Amapiano.
En l'espace de deux ans, DJ Tarico est passé d'un artiste méconnu de Maputo à l'un des DJ et producteurs les plus prisés d'Afrique dans le genre culturellement influent de l'Amapiano. Sa prestance et son talent ont rapidement attiré la superstar mondiale Burna Boy pour une collaboration sur le remix du grand succès de Tarico, "Yaba Buluku", le faisant ainsi connaître dans le monde entier.
DJ Tarico est un acteur incontournable de la culture musicale avec 300 millions de diffusions sur toutes les plateformes, 660 millions de vues sur TikTok et 4,3 millions de Shazams. Les récompenses et les prix sont rapidement venus, signe de sa montée en puissance dans l'industrie. Parmi ceux-ci figurent le titre de Chanson de l'Année aux AFRIMA 2021, Producteur de l'Année, Meilleure Collaboration Africaine, Meilleur Artiste Masculin d'Afrique Australe, Meilleur Artiste, Duo ou Groupe en Musique Électronique Africaine. Il répéterait ces victoires pour le Meilleur Artiste Masculin d'Afrique Australe et le Meilleur DJ Africain aux AFRIMA 2022. Reconnu pour son talent de détection, il a été récompensé aux HEADIES 2022 en tant que Meilleur Artiste Masculin d'Afrique Australe et pour sa Contribution à l'Artiste Africain, puis à nouveau en tant que Meilleur Artiste Masculin d'Afrique Australe aux HEADIES 2023. Sa position dans la culture urbaine a également été reconnue avec le prix du Meilleur DJ Africain de l'Année aux SOUNDCITY MVP 2023, et il est mondialement reconnu avec les prix AFRIMMA USA 2021 de Chanson de l'Année, Meilleure Collaboration et Meilleur Artiste Masculin d'Afrique Australe.
Tárico Caifaz Samuel Simbine, também conhecido como DJ Tarico, é um produtor musical, DJ, criador de beats, compositor musical e engenheiro de som moçambicano. O produtor multi-premiado também se tornou um dos rostos globais do Amapiano.
Em dois anos, DJ Tarico passou de mais um artista desconhecido de Maputo para um dos DJs e produtores mais cobiçados de África do género Amapiano. A sua seriedade e talento rapidamente atraíram a superestrela global Burna Boy para colaborar no remix do grande sucesso de Tarico "Yaba Buluku", tornando Tarico conhecido no mundo inteiro.
DJ Tarico está ligado à cultura musical com 300 milhões de streams em todas as plataformas, 660 milhões de visualizações no TikTok e 4,3 milhões de Shazams. Os elogios e prémios têm chegado rapidamente, significando a sua ascensão na indústria. Entre eles contam-se o AFRIMA 2021 - Música do Ano, Produtor do Ano, Melhor Colaboração Africana, Melhor Artista Masculino da África Austral, Melhor Artista, Duo ou Grupo de Música Eletrónica Africana. Ele repetiria as vitórias de Melhor Artista Masculino da África Austral e Melhor DJ Africano no AFRIMA 2022. Reconhecido por detetar talentos, o HEADIES 2022 atribuiu-lhe os prémios de Melhor Artista Masculino da África Austral e de Reconhecimento de Artista Africano, e novamente o de Melhor Artista Masculino da África Austral no HEADIES 2023. A sua posição na cultura urbana foi também reconhecida com o prémio de Melhor DJ Africano do Ano no SOUNDCITY MVP 2023 e é globalmente reconhecido com os prémios AFRIMMA USA 2021 de Canção do Ano, Melhor Colaboração e Melhor Artista Masculino da África Austral.
Sandile Msimango, aka Young Stunna is a breakthrough South African singer, best known for his single, "Adiwele", which reached number 1 across SA radio and a total of 23.4 million impressions. Stunna shifts culture with his predominant use of Zulu and Xhosa in most of his songs, giving his expression of Amapiano an intimate and authentic flavour.
Young Stunna’s musical journey is inspired by his parents. His mother was a vocalist, and his father owned a tavern which had a jukebox, exposing him to all types of genres, including RnB and Kwaito. He started making music at the age of 13, dabbling in hip hop before switching to Amapiano and earning his moniker. His debut album, “Notumato”, was an iconic moment in culture. It featured significant South African industry artists - DJ Maphorisa, Blxckie, Sizwe Alakaine, and Kabza De Small - debuted at number 1 and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA).
Young Stunna has disrupted the urban cultural landscape with his determination, talent, and creativity. In 2022 he was featured by Spotify its documentary Freedom Sounds: From Kwaito to Amapiano; was nominated as “Best New International Act” at the BET 2022 awards; his single, “Adiwele”, was nominated as “Favourite Song of the Year” at the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewer's Choice Awards and; he won “Best Selling Artist” at the 2022 South African Music Awards.
Sandile Msimango, alias Young Stunna, est un chanteur sud-africain innovant, principalement connu pour son single "Adiwele", qui a atteint la première place des charts radio en Afrique du Sud avec un total de 23,4 millions d'impressions. Stunna bouleverse la culture grâce à son utilisation prédominante du zoulou et du xhosa dans la plupart de ses chansons, ce qui confère à son expression de l'Amapiano une saveur intime et authentique.
Le parcours musical de Young Stunna est inspiré par ses parents. Sa mère était une chanteuse, et son père possédait une taverne équipée d'un juke-box, ce qui l'a exposé à tous types de genres musicaux, notamment le RnB et le Kwaito. Il a commencé à faire de la musique à l'âge de 13 ans, en expérimentant d'abord avec le hip-hop avant de se tourner vers l'Amapiano et de gagner son surnom. Son premier album, "Notumato", a marqué un moment emblématique dans la culture. Il a fait appel à d'importants artistes de l'industrie sud-africaine tels que DJ Maphorisa, Blxckie, Sizwe Alakaine et Kabza De Small. L'album a débuté en première position et a été certifié Platine par l'Industrie de l'Enregistrement de l'Afrique du Sud (RISA).
Young Stunna a perturbé le paysage culturel urbain avec sa détermination, son talent et sa créativité. En 2022, il a été présenté dans le documentaire de Spotify intitulé "Freedom Sounds: From Kwaito to Amapiano". Il a été nominé dans la catégorie "Meilleur Nouvel Acte International" aux BET Awards 2022. Son single "Adiwele" a été nominé comme "Chanson Préférée de l'Année" aux DStv Mzansi Viewer's Choice Awards 2022, et il a remporté le titre de "Meilleur Artiste Vendeur" aux South African Music Awards 2022.
Sandile Msimango, também conhecido como Young Stunna, é um cantor sul-africano inovador, mais conhecido pelo seu single "Adiwele", que alcançou o primeiro lugar nas rádios da África do Sul e um total de 23,4 milhões de impressões. Stunna muda a cultura com o seu uso predominante de Zulu e Xhosa na maioria das suas canções, dando à sua expressão do Amapiano um sabor íntimo e autêntico.
O percurso musical do jovem Stunna é inspirado pelos seus pais. A sua mãe era vocalista e o seu pai era dono de um bar que tinha uma juke-box, o que o expôs a todos os tipos de géneros, incluindo RnB e Kwaito. Começou a fazer música aos 13 anos de idade, experimentando o hip hop antes de mudar para o Amapiano e conquistar o seu próprio nome. O seu álbum de estreia, "Notumato", foi um momento icónico em termos culturais. Contou com a participação de artistas importantes da indústria sul-africana - DJ Maphorisa, Blxckie, Sizwe Alakaine e Kabza De Small -, estreou-se em primeiro lugar e foi certificado como Platina pela Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA).
Young Stunna revolucionou o panorama cultural urbano com a sua determinação, talento e criatividade. Em 2022, foi apresentado pelo Spotify no seu documentário Freedom Sounds: From Kwaito to Amapiano"; foi nomeado " Melhor Novo Artista Internacional" nos prémios BET 2022; o seu single, "Adiwele", foi nomeado " Música Favorita do Ano" nos DStv Mzansi Viewer's Choice Awards 2022 e ganhou o prémio de "Artista Mais Vendido" nos South African Music Awards 2022.
Sinesipho Peter aka Bravo Le Roux, displays all the makings of a young maverick. The South African singer has become one of the fastest growing artists, significant shifting culture at a rapid pace. He injected a freshness to the South African Hip Hop scene with his successful one man show “Come Alive with Bravo Le Roux” in March 2020 and became the “King of the City” with the drop of his debut EP, “Ndingu Ta Bravo Kuwe”, released during the pandemic, and dominated radio stations on his feature with award-winning hip-hop star Yanga Chief. Notably, Bravo Leroux is putting the X-factor into Xhosa with four RUMA (Rise Up Music Awards) wins, and 2-time nomination at SAHHA (South Africa Hip Hop Awards).
From small town beginnings in Khayelitsha, Kleinmond and Port Elizabeth, Bravo Le Roux seized an opportunity to perform alongside hip-hop star Nasty C. He has since worked with Phantom Steeze and YoungstaCPT. His list of stunning live performances include Cotton Fest, a successful national tour for his recent project, “International Gubevu”, AKA’s Megacy Over Everything and Nasty C’s Ivyson Tour. He has also appeared on renowned hip hop show ShizLive as well as the Ipotsoyi, ikasi experience, and Ubumnandi festival.
The young artist is actively plugged into culture with appearances on TV and online platforms like Massive Music, Yo MTV Raps, Channel O Lockdown Party, Afternoon Express on SABC 3 and SlikourOnLife.
Sinesipho Peter, alias Bravo Le Roux, affiche toutes les caractéristiques d'un jeune rebelle. Le chanteur sud-africain est devenu l'un des artistes connaissant la croissance la plus rapide, apportant des changements significatifs à la culture à un rythme effréné. Il a insufflé de la fraîcheur à la scène du hip-hop sud-africain avec son spectacle en solo à succès intitulé "Come Alive with Bravo Le Roux" en mars 2020 et est devenu le "Roi de la Ville" avec la sortie de son premier EP, "Ndingu Ta Bravo Kuwe", publié pendant la pandémie, et a dominé les stations de radio avec sa collaboration aux côtés de la star du hip-hop primée, Yanga Chief. Notablement, Bravo Le Roux apporte un supplément d'âme au xhosa avec quatre victoires aux RUMA (Rise Up Music Awards) et deux nominations aux SAHHA (South Africa Hip Hop Awards).
Originaire de petites villes telles que Khayelitsha, Kleinmond et Port Elizabeth, Bravo Le Roux a saisi l'opportunité de se produire aux côtés de la star du hip-hop, Nasty C. Depuis, il a collaboré avec Phantom Steeze et YoungstaCPT. Sa liste de performances live remarquables inclut le Cotton Fest, une tournée nationale réussie pour son projet récent, "International Gubevu", le Megacy Over Everything d'AKA et la tournée Ivyson de Nasty C. Il est également apparu dans l'émission de hip-hop renommée, ShizLive, ainsi que dans l'expérience ikasi d'Ipotsoyi et le festival Ubumnandi.
Le jeune artiste est activement impliqué dans la culture avec des apparitions à la télévision et sur des plateformes en ligne telles que Massive Music, Yo MTV Raps, le Channel O Lockdown Party, Afternoon Express sur SABC 3 et SlikourOnLife.
Sinesipho Peter, também conhecido como Bravo Le Roux, apresenta todas as características de um jovem independente. O cantor sul-africano tornou-se um dos artistas com maior crescimento, mudando significativamente a cultura a um ritmo acelerado. Introduziu inovação na cena hip-hop sul-africana com o seu bem-sucedido espetáculo "Come Alive with Bravo Le Roux", em Março de 2020, e tornou-se o "Rei da Cidade" com o lançamento do seu EP de estreia, "Ndingu Ta Bravo Kuwe", lançado durante a pandemia, e dominou as estações de rádio com a sua participação na premiada estrela do hip-hop Yanga Chief. Bravo Leroux está a colocar o fator X no Xhosa com quatro vitórias nos RUMA (Rise Up Music Awards) e duas nomeações para os SAHHA (South Africa Hip Hop Awards).
Com origens em pequenas cidades como Khayelitsha, Kleinmond e Port Elizabeth, Bravo Le Roux aproveitou a oportunidade de atuar ao lado da estrela do hip-hop Nasty C. Desde então, trabalhou com Phantom Steeze e YoungstaCPT. A sua lista de espectáculos ao vivo impressionantes inclui o Cotton Fest, uma digressão nacional bem sucedida para o seu mais recente projecto, "International Gubevu", o Megacy Over Everything da AKA e a Ivyson Tour de Nasty C. Também participou no famoso programa de hip hop ShizLive, bem como nos festivais Ipotsoyi, ikasi experience e Ubumnandi.
O jovem artista está activamente ligado à cultura com aparições na televisão e em plataformas em linha como Massive Music, Yo MTV .
Rosary Robert Iwole aka Rosa Ree is a powerful disruptive voice in African hip-hop. The Tanzanian artist has broken through a male dominated genre to stake her claim at the forefront of African acts breaking through internationally. She is best known for being featured in the BET 2020 Hip Pop Cypher Performance.
Her musical journey began with recording covers of various songs and sharing them on her social media platforms. She was discovered online by record producer Maxmilian Rioba who recognized her strength as a rapper and encouraged her to take her talent further. Rosa spent a stint with artist group, Navy Kenzo, and released her first hit, "One Time". On her way to a solo career, she collabed with SA rapper, Emtee, on the hit , “Way Up”. Rosa Ree has released several hit singles since.
Through grit and determination and a show of pure talent, Rosa Ree has earned the respect of the music industry. Her awards and accolades include a nomination for Best Female Rap Act at 2023 Afrima Awards, Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist nomination at 2023 Africa Entertainment Awards winning the Best Hip Hop Artist of the year and Best Hip Hop Song (for “Blue Print”) at the Tanzania Music Awards. She also won Best Female Hip Hop artist of the year at the Orange Awards 2023 as well as Best Female Rapstar/Hip Hop Act at the East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards 2022.
Rosa Ree is also a driver of several philanthropic endeavours uplifting women and addressing social issues including her foundation, Mirror Me, for mental health. Her "Colabo Na Rosa Ree Campaign", supports young artists while “Zamu yangu” (“My Turn”) by Rosa Ree is a charity campaign (non-profit) providing sanitary wear and the “Superwoman” Campaign supports women’s upliftment.
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Rosary Robert Iwole, alias Rosa Ree, est une voix puissante perturbatrice dans le hip-hop africain. L'artiste tanzanienne a percé dans un genre largement dominé par les hommes pour s'imposer en tant que figure de proue parmi les acteurs africains en train de percer à l'international. Elle est surtout connue pour sa participation à la performance du Cypher Hip Pop des BET Awards 2020.
Son parcours musical a commencé par l'enregistrement de reprises de diverses chansons qu'elle partageait sur ses plateformes de médias sociaux. Elle a été repérée en ligne par le producteur Maxmilian Rioba, qui a reconnu son talent en tant que rappeuse et l'a encouragée à développer son talent. Rosa a fait partie du groupe d'artistes Navy Kenzo et a sorti son premier succès, "One Time". Sur la voie d'une carrière en solo, elle a collaboré avec le rappeur sud-africain Emtee sur le succès "Way Up". Rosa Ree a depuis sorti plusieurs singles à succès.
Grâce à sa détermination et à son talent, Rosa Ree a gagné le respect de l'industrie musicale. Ses récompenses et distinctions comprennent une nomination en tant que Meilleure Artiste Rap Féminine aux Afrima Awards 2023, une nomination en tant que Meilleure Artiste Hip-Hop/Rap aux Africa Entertainment Awards 2023, où elle a remporté les titres de Meilleure Artiste Hip-Hop de l'année et de Meilleure Chanson Hip-Hop (pour "Blue Print") aux Tanzania Music Awards. Elle a également remporté le titre de Meilleure Artiste Hip-Hop Féminine de l'année aux Orange Awards 2023, ainsi que celui de Meilleure Rappeuse Féminine/Artiste Hip-Hop aux East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards 2022.
Rosa Ree est également à l'origine de plusieurs initiatives philanthropiques visant à soutenir les femmes et à aborder des problèmes sociaux, notamment sa fondation "Mirror Me" pour la santé mentale. Sa campagne "Colabo Na Rosa Ree" soutient de jeunes artistes, tandis que "Zamu yangu" ("Mon tour") de Rosa Ree est une campagne caritative (à but non lucratif) fournissant des produits d'hygiène féminine, et la campagne "Superwoman" soutient l'autonomisation des femmes.
Rosary Robert Iwole, também conhecida por Rosa Ree, é uma voz poderosa e disruptiva no hip-hop africano. A artista tanzaniana rompeu com um género dominado pelos homens para se afirmar na vanguarda dos artistas africanos que se destacam internacionalmente. É mais conhecida por ter participado no BET 2020 Hip Pop Cypher Performance.
O seu percurso musical começou com a gravação de covers de várias músicas e a partilha das mesmas nas suas redes sociais. Foi descoberta online pelo produtor discográfico Maxmilian Rioba, que reconheceu a sua força como rapper e a encorajou a levar o seu talento mais longe. Rosa passou uma temporada com o grupo artístico Navy Kenzo e lançou o seu primeiro êxito, "One Time". No seu caminho para uma carreira a solo, colaborou com o rapper da África do Sul, Emtee, no êxito "Way Up". Desde então, Rosa Ree tem lançado vários singles de sucesso.
Graças à sua garra e determinação e a uma demonstração de puro talento, Rosa Ree ganhou o respeito da indústria musical. Os seus prémios e elogios incluem uma nomeação para Melhor Artista Feminina de Rap nos 2023 Afrima Awards, uma nomeação para Melhor Artista de Hip Hop/Rap nos 2023 Africa Entertainment Awards, tendo ganho o prémio de Melhor Artista de Hip Hop do ano e Melhor Canção de Hip Hop (por "Blue Print") nos Tanzania Music Awards. Ganhou também o prémio de Melhor Artista Feminina de Hip Hop do ano nos Orange Awards 2023, bem como o prémio de Melhor Rapstar Feminina/Hip Hop Act nos East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards 2022.
Rosa Ree é também impulsionadora de várias iniciativas filantrópicas que ajudam as mulheres e abordam questões sociais, incluindo a sua fundação, Mirror Me, para a saúde mental. A sua campanha "Colabo Na Rosa Ree Campaign" apoia jovens artistas, enquanto "Zamu yangu" ("My Turn"), de Rosa Ree, é uma campanha de beneficência (sem fins lucrativos) que fornece pensos higiénicos e a campanha "Superwoman" apoia a elevação das mulheres.
Hélio Beatz is a Mozambican musician and producer. He is known for dramatically shifting culture by experimenting with Pandza,a musical style that started a decade ago, combining sounds of traditional Mozambican music with contemporary urban sounds.
With his debut album, he presented a futuristic vision of the style, with 17 tracks featuring established artists such as Mr.Kuka, DJ Ardiles, Hernâni da Silva, and Dice. The musical project, "Pandza do Futuro Vol.1," featured collaborations with several talented national artists. This album quickly gained recognition as a significant contribution to urban music and emerged as a prominent representation of Mozambiques creative talent. It boasted a collection of hits, including tracks like "Flow da town," "Essa pita vive far," "Juliana," and many more. He also worked with emerging voices such as Edvan Allen, Melony, Naldos, Táyra, Paloma and Denilson L.A.
In 2023, he followed up with 2nd second album, "Pandza do Futuro Vol.2." This time, he expanded his artistic horizons by collaborating with artists from various genres, ranging from hip-hop to kizomba, all the way back to the beloved pandza style. Remarkably, the album achieved the number one spot on Apple Music nationwide in less than a week after its release. It featured a plethora of hit singles, such as "Deu no que gave," a collaborative effort with the acclaimed singer and producer Ziqo, "Cousins de Bilene" with Tykid, "Vou Leva" alongside the talented Mark Exodus, and many more.
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Hélio Beatz est un musicien et producteur mozambicain. Il est connu pour avoir profondément influencé la culture en expérimentant avec le Pandza, un style musical qui a débuté il y a une décennie en combinant les sons de la musique traditionnelle mozambicaine avec des sonorités urbaines contemporaines.
Avec son premier album, il a présenté une vision futuriste du style, comprenant 17 pistes en collaboration avec des artistes renommés tels que Mr.Kuka, DJ Ardiles, Hernâni da Silva et Dice. Le projet musical "Pandza do Futuro Vol.1" a rassemblé plusieurs artistes talentueux du pays. Cet album a rapidement été reconnu comme une contribution significative à la musique urbaine et est devenu une représentation emblématique du talent créatif du Mozambique. Il comportait une collection de succès, notamment des titres tels que "Flow da town", "Essa pita vive far", "Juliana" et bien d'autres. Il a également collaboré avec des voix émergentes comme Edvan Allen, Melony, Naldos, Táyra, Paloma et Denilson L.A.
En 2023, il a sorti son deuxième album, "Pandza do Futuro Vol.2". Cette fois, il a élargi ses horizons artistiques en collaborant avec des artistes de différents genres, allant du hip-hop au kizomba, en passant par le bien-aimé style pandza. Remarquablement, l'album a atteint la première place sur Apple Music dans tout le pays en moins d'une semaine après sa sortie. Il comportait de nombreux singles à succès, tels que "Deu no que deu", une collaboration avec le célèbre chanteur et producteur Ziqo, "Cousins de Bilene" avec Tykid, "Vou Leva" aux côtés du talentueux Mark Exodus, et bien d'autres.
Hélio Beatz é um músico e produtor moçambicano. É conhecido por ter mudado radicalmente a cultura ao experimentar o Pandza, um estilo musical que começou há uma década, combinando sons da música tradicional moçambicana com sons urbanos contemporâneos.
Com o seu álbum de estreia, apresentou uma visão futurista do estilo, com 17 faixas que contam com a participação de artistas consagrados como Mr.Kuka, DJ Ardiles, Hernâni da Silva e Dice. O projeto musical, "Pandza do Futuro Vol.1", contou com colaborações de vários artistas nacionais de talento. Este álbum rapidamente ganhou reconhecimento como uma contribuição significativa para a música urbana e emergiu como uma representação proeminente do talento criativo moçambicano. O álbum conta com uma coleção de êxitos, incluindo faixas como "Flow da town", "Essa pita vive longe", "Juliana" e muitas outras. Também trabalhou com vozes emergentes como Edvan Allen, Melony, Naldos, Táyra, Paloma e Denilson L.A.
Em 2023, seguiu com o segundo álbum, Pandza do Futuro Vol.2". Desta vez, expandiu os seus horizontes artísticos ao colaborar com artistas de vários géneros, desde o hip-hop à kizomba, voltando ao adorado estilo pandza. Notavelmente, o álbum alcançou o primeiro lugar na Apple Music em todo o país em menos de uma semana após o seu lançamento. Apresentou uma infinidade de singles de sucesso, como ""Deu no que deu"", uma colaboração com o aclamado cantor e produtor Ziqo, ""Cousins de Bilene"" com Tykid, ""Vou Leva"" com o talentoso Mark Exodus, e muitos mais.
Oprah is a multi-talented award-winning rapper from the Ivory Coast. Upon breaking through in the hip hop scene of Cote Du Ivoire, she quickly became known as one of the most pioneering voices of Ivorian female rap artists. Her style and delivery instantly galvanized a fanbase and she significantly shifted culture in an industry dominated by men.
Oprah was discovered by Nostalgie radio in 2015, and later released a debut album, a collaboration with producers Edric Canavaro, Hermann Djédji, and Landry Tanoh.
Although signed part of The Tree Corporation, a family label founded and managed by her mother Valentine DELESSE MULLER (based in London, UK), her cultural significance and talent has been noted and she has also been approached by Def Jam Records.
She is quickly gaining cultural relevance within the francophone urban market and won the Best Hip Hop Revelation at PRIMUD 2021, Best Female rapper for African Talents Awards 2021, Best Female Rapper for the Hip Hop Ivoire Trophy 2021 and the Best Clip Rap for Only Woman Awards 2021.
Oprah est une rappeuse aux multiples talents, originaire de la Côte d'Ivoire, et récipiendaire de plusieurs prix. Dès ses débuts dans la scène hip-hop de la Côte d'Ivoire, elle est rapidement devenue l'une des voix pionnières parmi les artistes féminines du rap ivoirien. Son style et son flow ont immédiatement galvanisé une base de fans et elle a considérablement influencé la culture dans une industrie largement dominée par les hommes.
Oprah a été découverte par Nostalgie Radio en 2015, et elle a par la suite sorti un premier album en collaboration avec les producteurs Edric Canavaro, Hermann Djédji et Landry Tanoh.
Bien qu'elle fasse partie de The Tree Corporation, un label familial fondé et géré par sa mère, Valentine DELESSE MULLER, basé à Londres, au Royaume-Uni, sa signification culturelle et son talent ont été remarqués, et elle a également été approchée par Def Jam Records.
Elle gagne rapidement en pertinence culturelle sur le marché urbain francophone et a remporté le prix de la Meilleure Révélation Hip-Hop aux PRIMUD 2021, le prix de la Meilleure Rappeuse Féminine aux African Talents Awards 2021, le prix de la Meilleure Rappeuse Féminine aux Hip Hop Ivoire Trophy 2021 et le prix du Meilleur Clip Rap aux Only Woman Awards 2021.
Oprah é uma rapper multi-talentosa e premiada da Costa do Marfim. Ao entrar na cena hip-hop da Costa do Marfim, rapidamente se tornou conhecida como uma das vozes mais pioneiras das mulheres artistas de rap da Costa do Marfim. O seu estilo e a sua entrega conquistaram imediatamente uma multidão de fãs e ela mudou significativamente a cultura numa indústria dominada por homens.
Oprah foi descoberta pela rádio Nostalgie em 2015 e mais tarde lançou um álbum de estreia, uma colaboração com os produtores Edric Canavaro, Hermann Djédji e Landry Tanoh.
Apesar de ter assinado parte da The Tree Corporation, uma editora familiar fundada e gerida pela sua mãe Valentine DELESSE MULLER (sediada em Londres, Reino Unido), a sua importância cultural e o seu talento foram notados e também foi abordada pela Def Jam Records.
Está a ganhar rapidamente relevância cultural no mercado urbano francófono e ganhou o prémio de Melhor Revelação de Hip Hop no PRIMUD 2021, Melhor Rapper Feminina nos African Talents Awards 2021, Melhor Rapper Feminina no Hip Hop Ivoire Trophy 2021 e o Melhor Clip Rap nos Only Woman Awards 2021.
Thierry Mengoumou Ayia aka Tenor is a Cameroonian rapper and songwriter. Upon his breakout as an artist with the song Do le Dab in 2016, Ivorians called him the new DJ Arafat. This iconic recognition immediately placed Tenor at the centre of Ivorian music culture, both as carrying on DJ ARAFTS legacy but also evolving the scene.
Since his 2016 Nomination for Canal 2’Or in the revelation of the year and popular song Tenor has created several hits. He is signed under the international label Universal Music Africa from November 2017. With DEF JAM’s interest in the exploding African music scene until May 2020 when he joined Def Jam Afrique Francophone. Tenor plays a key role in shifting Ivorian culture as well as sharing Ivorian culture with successful World Tours and is a key player in the Francophone market. During 2022 he had a 3 part World Tour with 39 appearances.
Tenor has achieved significant accolades and awards that bolster his career and standing. To date he has won the Association du bloggeurs du Cameroun ABC 2022 awards, MTN ZIK AWARDS 2022, Euro Prize night 2022 urban artist awards, CANAL 2’OR 2021 afro artist award, The public Vision awards urban artists 2021, Black African Awards 2021 for Best urban artists Plus a win for 2023 Best Male Artist in Central Africa AFRIMA and several significant nominations.
Thierry Mengoumou Ayia, alias Tenor, est un rappeur et auteur-compositeur camerounais. Lorsqu'il a percé en tant qu'artiste avec la chanson "Do le Dab" en 2016, les Ivoiriens l'ont surnommé le nouveau DJ Arafat. Cette reconnaissance emblématique a immédiatement placé Tenor au cœur de la culture musicale ivoirienne, à la fois en tant que continuateur de l'héritage de DJ Arafat et en tant qu'acteur de son évolution.
Depuis sa nomination en 2016 pour le Canal 2'Or dans la catégorie "Révélation de l'année" et "Chanson populaire", Tenor a créé plusieurs hits. Il est signé sous le label international Universal Music Africa depuis novembre 2017. Il a suscité l'intérêt de DEF JAM pour la scène musicale africaine en pleine expansion, jusqu'à ce qu'il rejoigne Def Jam Afrique Francophone en mai 2020.
Tenor joue un rôle clé dans le changement de la culture ivoirienne ainsi que dans la diffusion de la culture ivoirienne à travers des tournées mondiales couronnées de succès, et il est un acteur majeur sur le marché francophone. En 2022, il a réalisé une tournée mondiale en trois parties avec 39 apparitions.
Tenor a remporté de nombreux prix et récompenses qui renforcent sa carrière et sa réputation. À ce jour, il a remporté les ABC Awards de l'Association du bloggeurs du Cameroun en 2022, les MTN ZIK AWARDS 2022, les Urban Artist Awards de l'Euro Prize Night 2022, le prix d'artiste afro aux CANAL 2'OR en 2021, les Public Vision Awards de 2021 dans la catégorie artiste urbain, les Black African Awards de 2021 dans la catégorie meilleur artiste urbain, ainsi qu'un prix pour le Meilleur Artiste Masculin en Afrique Centrale aux AFRIMA en 2023, en plus de plusieurs nominations significatives.
Thierry Mengoumou Ayia, também conhecido como Tenor, é um rapper e compositor camaronês. Após a sua estreia como artista com a canção Do le Dab em 2016, os marfinenses chamaram-lhe o novo DJ Arafat. Este reconhecimento icónico colocou Tenor imediatamente no centro da cultura musical da Costa do Marfim, tanto como continuador do legado de DJ ARAFTS, como também como evolução da cena.
Desde a sua nomeação em 2016 para o Canal 2'Or na categoria de revelação do ano e música popular, Tenor tem criado vários êxitos. A partir de Novembro de 2017, assinou contrato com a editora internacional Universal Music Africa. Com o interesse da DEF JAM na explosão da cena musical africana até Maio de 2020, quando se juntou à Def Jam Afrique Francophone. Tenor desempenha um papel fundamental na mudança da cultura da Costa do Marfim, bem como na partilha da cultura da Costa do Marfim com digressões mundiais bem sucedidas e é um ator fundamental no mercado francófono. Em 2022, realizou uma digressão mundial em três partes, com 39 actuações.
Tenor alcançou distinções e prémios significativos que reforçam a sua carreira e posição. Até agora, ganhou os prémios ABC 2022 da Association du bloggeurs du Cameroun, MTN ZIK AWARDS 2022, Euro Prize night 2022 para artistas urbanos, CANAL 2'OR 2021 para artistas afro, The public Vision awards para artistas urbanos 2021, Black African Awards 2021 para melhores artistas urbanos, além de uma vitória para Melhor Artista Masculino da África Central AFRIMA 2023 e várias nomeações importantes.
Nembalemba Junior, also known as Majoos, is a talented artist, composer, and performer from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With a unique musical style that blends elements of R&B, Afrobeat, Rumba, Swahili, Urban Dancehall, and Ragga, Majoos has captivated audiences worldwide.
Majoos has been immersed in music since childhood, initially forming a groug “ Nembalemba Five, with cousins based on the Jackson 5 template. He would later entertain by doing covers By Papa Wemba, Corneille and Usher. Pon settling on the RNB genre, his break out single “What you want” recorded in 2011 established him as a quality act in Lubumbashi. Between 2011 and 2015 Majoos released hits "Vibra-tion and "Maria", before dropping his his first studio album "TAYARI 2.0" in 2016.
His exceptional talent has led to collaborations with renowned artists such as Koffi Olomide, Ferré Gola, and Mbilia Bel, further establishing his presence in the music industry.
Notably, Majoos was nominated for "Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary" at the AFRIMA Awards 2021 and went on to win the prestigious title of "Best Male Artist in Africa Inspirational Music" at the AFRIMA Awards 2023, solidifying his position as a rising star in the African music scene.
Nembalemba Junior, également connu sous le nom de Majoos, est un artiste, compositeur et interprète talentueux originaire de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC). Avec un style musical unique qui mélange des éléments de R&B, d'Afrobeat, de Rumba, de Swahili, d'Urban Dancehall et de Ragga, Majoos a captivé des publics du monde entier.
Majoos baigne dans la musique depuis son enfance, formant initialement un groupe, "Nembalemba Five", avec des cousins sur le modèle des Jackson 5. Il divertissait en reprenant des chansons de Papa Wemba, Corneille et Usher. En se tournant vers le genre R&B, son single phare "What you want", enregistré en 2011, l'a établi comme un artiste de qualité à Lubumbashi. Entre 2011 et 2015, Majoos a sorti des succès tels que "Vibra-tion" et "Maria", avant de sortir son premier album studio "TAYARI 2.0" en 2016.
Son talent exceptionnel l'a amené à collaborer avec des artistes de renom tels que Koffi Olomide, Ferré Gola et Mbilia Bel, renforçant davantage sa présence dans l'industrie musicale.
Notamment, Majoos a été nominé pour le prix du "Meilleur Artiste, Duo ou Groupe en Musique Africaine Contemporaine" aux AFRIMA Awards 2021 et a remporté le prestigieux titre de "Meilleur Artiste Masculin en Musique Inspirante Africaine" aux AFRIMA Awards 2023, consolidant ainsi sa position en tant qu'étoile montante de la scène musicale africaine.
"Nembalemba Junior, também conhecido como Majoos, é um artista talentoso, compositor e intérprete da República Democrática do Congo (RDC). Com um estilo musical único que mistura vários estilos como R&B, Afrobeat, Rumba, Swahili, Urban Dancehall e Ragga, Majoos tem conquistado público em todo o mundo.
Majoos tem estado imerso na música desde a infância, inicialmente formando um grupo " Nembalemba Five, com primos inspirados no modelo dos Jackson 5. Mais tarde, divertiu-se a fazer covers de Papa Wemba, Corneille e Usher. Depois de se fixar no género RNB, o seu single de sucesso "What you want", gravado em 2011, estabeleceu-o como um artista de qualidade em Lubumbashi. Entre 2011 e 2015, Majoos lançou os êxitos "Vibra-tion" e "Maria", antes de lançar o seu primeiro álbum de estúdio "TAYARI 2.0" em 2016.
O seu talento excecional levou a colaborações com artistas de renome como Koffi Olomide, Ferré Gola e Mbilia Bel, estabelecendo ainda mais a sua presença na indústria musical.
Em particular, Majoos foi nomeado para ""Melhor Artista, Duo ou Grupo em África Contemporânea"" nos Prémios AFRIMA 2021 e ganhou o prestigioso título de ""Melhor Artista Masculino em África Música Inspiradora"" nos Prémios AFRIMA 2023, solidificando a sua posição como uma estrela em ascensão na cena musical africana."
Aristide Loua is the founder and creative director of KENTE GENTLEMEN. The clothing brand is known for celebrating and promoting the diverse cultural heritage of Côte d'Ivoire, as well as supporting and preserving local textile industries and traditional craftsmanship. With his clothes now sold on every continent, Aristide is shifting African culture in a major way. Aristide’s epic journey in Côte d'Ivoire, then relocating to India at the age of 15 for his father's government job. After attending college in the US, first in Utah and then in New York City, he wanted to work on Wall Street, but after facing some challenges, decided to pursue his passion for fashion and design.
He launched Kente Gentlemen in 2017, with the aim of creating a sustainable balance of colour, poetry, and culture all seamlessly interwoven and tailored into each piece. His clothing presents a true blend of the colours and spirit of India, New York, and of course, his home of Côte d'Ivoire. What makes his label unique, is its use of braided loincloths, handcrafted in the villages of Côte d’Ivoire, to create its garments. He skilfully blends these traditional fabrics with extremely contemporary cuts. In honouring his heritage, he celebrates and shares his culture with the world. Aristide’s aim is to support local artisans while inspiring Africans to consume products that value their culture and know-how. He is also a photographer and filmmaker who documents the stories and lifestyles of people in his community.
Aristide Loua, was awarded the prestigious "Designer Africa Fashion Up 2023" prize, presented by Balenciaga, Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann and HEC Paris.
Aristide Loua est le fondateur et directeur artistique de KENTE GENTLEMEN. La marque de vêtements est connue pour célébrer et promouvoir le patrimoine culturel diversifié de la Côte d'Ivoire, tout en soutenant et préservant les industries textiles locales et l'artisanat traditionnel. Avec ses vêtements désormais vendus sur tous les continents, Aristide est en train de transformer la culture africaine de manière significative.
Le parcours d'Aristide l'a mené de la Côte d'Ivoire, où il est né, à l'Inde, où il a déménagé à l'âge de 15 ans en raison de l'emploi de son père au gouvernement. Après des études universitaires aux États-Unis, d'abord dans l'Utah puis à New York, il a envisagé de travailler à Wall Street, mais après avoir été confronté à certains défis, il a décidé de poursuivre sa passion pour la mode et le design.
Il a lancé Kente Gentlemen en 2017, dans le but de créer un équilibre durable entre la couleur, la poésie et la culture, toutes intégrées de manière transparente et taillées dans chaque pièce. Ses vêtements offrent un véritable mélange des couleurs et de l'esprit de l'Inde, de New York, et bien sûr, de sa Côte d'Ivoire natale. Ce qui rend sa marque unique, c'est son utilisation de pagnes tressés, fabriqués à la main dans les villages de Côte d'Ivoire, pour créer ses vêtements. Il mélange habilement ces tissus traditionnels avec des coupes extrêmement contemporaines. En honorant son patrimoine, il célèbre et partage sa culture avec le monde.
L'objectif d'Aristide est de soutenir les artisans locaux tout en inspirant les Africains à consommer des produits qui valorisent leur culture et leur savoir-faire. Il est également photographe et cinéaste, documentant les histoires et les modes de vie de personnes de sa communauté.
Aristide Loua a reçu le prestigieux prix "Designer Africa Fashion Up 2023", présenté par Balenciaga, les Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann et HEC Paris.
Aristide Loua é o fundador e diretor criativo da KENTE GENTLEMEN. A marca de vestuário é conhecida por celebrar e promover o património cultural diversificado da Costa do Marfim, bem como por apoiar e preservar as indústrias têxteis locais e o artesanato tradicional. Com as suas roupas agora vendidas em todos os continentes, Aristide está a mudar a cultura africana de uma forma importante.
A jornada épica de Aristide na Costa do Marfim, depois de se ter mudado para a Índia aos 15 anos por causa do emprego do seu pai no governo. Depois de frequentar a faculdade nos EUA, primeiro no Utah e depois em Nova Iorque, queria trabalhar em Wall Street, mas depois de enfrentar alguns desafios, decidiu seguir a sua paixão pela moda e pelo design.
Lançou a Kente Gentlemen em 2017, com o objetivo de criar um equilíbrio sustentável de cor, poesia e cultura, tudo perfeitamente entrelaçado e adaptado a cada peça. As suas roupas apresentam uma verdadeira mistura das cores e do espírito da Índia, de Nova Iorque e, claro, da sua terra natal, a Costa do Marfim. O que torna a sua marca única é a utilização de tangas entrançadas, feitas à mão nas aldeias da Costa do Marfim, para criar as suas peças de vestuário. O criador mistura habilmente estes tecidos tradicionais com cortes extremamente contemporâneos. Ao honrar a sua herança, celebra e partilha a sua cultura com o mundo.
O objetivo de Aristide é apoiar os artesãos locais e inspirar os africanos a consumir produtos que valorizem a sua cultura e o seu saber-fazer. É também fotógrafo e cineasta e documenta as histórias e os estilos de vida das pessoas da sua comunidade.
Aristide Loua foi agraciado com o prestigiado prémio "Designer Africa Fashion Up 2023", atribuído pela Balenciaga, Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann e HEC Paris.
Kunjina Tesfaye is a designer from Ethiopia, known for sharing her distinctive designs, inspired by her heritage, with the world. Her Addis Ababa-based label, focuses on ready-to-wear fashion and empowering woman through their garments and designs, as well as entrepreneurship. Between artistry and upliftment, Kunjina shifts culture as a global creator and businesswoman. From a childhood passion, fashion was "plan B" and originally Kunjina studied construction technology and management. During her fourth year she took a short course in fashion design at Wossi International Fashion Institute and launched her own brand, KUNJINA.
In 2018, she participated in the African Mosaique Fashion Incubator Program, which helped her to develop her business plan and learn more about the fashion industry. At the end of the program, she had created a collection called ART'ITECTURE, inspired by her experiences as a designer and an engineering student. The collection won her the "Most Creative, Innovative, and Promising Fashion Designer of 2018" award from African Mosaique. Now with her own brick and mortar store in Addis, Kunjina has since taken her place at the heart of Ethiopian fashion and culture and has been featured on many local and international media as one of the inspiring young designers from the country.
The brand has been part of many local and international fashion shows including the “Annual Hub Of Africa Addis Fashion Week”. Kunjina's goal is to use fashion as a medium to share her experiences and creativity with the world while also supporting the local economy through job creation and inspiring new generations of Africans to follow their dreams.
Kunjina Tesfaye est une créatrice originaire d'Éthiopie, connue pour partager ses créations distinctives, inspirées par son héritage, avec le monde. Sa marque basée à Addis-Abeba se concentre sur la mode prêt-à-porter et l'autonomisation des femmes grâce à leurs vêtements et à leurs créations, ainsi que sur l'entrepreneuriat. Entre l'art et l'émancipation, Kunjina transforme la culture en tant que créatrice et femme d'affaires mondiale.
Passionnée de mode depuis son enfance, la mode était son "plan B" et à l'origine, Kunjina a étudié la technologie de la construction et la gestion. Au cours de sa quatrième année, elle a suivi un court cours de design de mode à l'Institut international de mode Wossi et a lancé sa propre marque, KUNJINA.
En 2018, elle a participé au programme d'incubateur de mode African Mosaique, qui l'a aidée à développer son plan d'entreprise et à en apprendre davantage sur l'industrie de la mode. À la fin du programme, elle avait créé une collection appelée ART'ITECTURE, inspirée de ses expériences en tant que créatrice et étudiante en génie. Cette collection lui a valu le prix de "La créatrice de mode la plus créative, innovante et prometteuse de 2018" décerné par African Mosaique.
Maintenant, avec sa propre boutique physique à Addis, Kunjina a pris sa place au cœur de la mode et de la culture éthiopiennes, et a été présentée dans de nombreux médias locaux et internationaux en tant que l'une des jeunes créatrices inspirantes du pays.
La marque a participé à de nombreux défilés de mode locaux et internationaux, notamment la "Semaine de la mode annuelle Hub Of Africa Addis". L'objectif de Kunjina est d'utiliser la mode comme un moyen de partager ses expériences et sa créativité avec le monde tout en soutenant l'économie locale par la création d'emplois et en inspirant les nouvelles générations d'Africains à suivre leurs rêves.
Kunjina Tesfaye é uma designer da Etiópia, conhecida por partilhar com o mundo os seus distintos modelos, inspirados na sua herança. A sua marca, situada em Adis Abeba, centra-se na moda de pronto-a-vestir e na capacitação da mulher através das suas peças de vestuário e desenhos, bem como no empreendedorismo. Entre a arte e a valorização, Kunjina muda a cultura enquanto criadora e empresária global.
Desde uma paixão de infância, a moda era o "plano B" e, inicialmente, Kunjina estudou tecnologia de construção e gestão. Durante o seu quarto ano, tirou um curso de curta duração em design de moda no Wossi International Fashion Institute e lançou a sua própria marca, KUNJINA.
Em 2018, participou no African Mosaique Fashion Incubator Program, que a ajudou a desenvolver o seu plano de negócios e a aprender mais sobre a indústria da moda. No final do programa, criou uma coleção chamada ART'ITECTURE, inspirada nas suas experiências como designer e estudante de engenharia. A coleção valeu-lhe o prémio "Designer de Moda Mais Criativo, Inovador e Promissor de 2018" da African Mosaique.
Agora, com a sua própria loja física em Addis, Kunjina assumiu desde então o seu lugar no coração da moda e da cultura etíopes e tem sido apresentada em vários canais de comunicação locais e internacionais como uma das jovens designers inspiradoras do país.
A marca tem participado em muitos desfiles de moda locais e internacionais, incluindo o "Annual Hub Of Africa Addis Fashion Week". O objetivo de Kunjina é utilizar a moda como um meio para partilhar as suas experiências e criatividade com o mundo, apoiando simultaneamente a economia local através da criação de emprego e inspirando as novas gerações de africanos a seguirem os seus sonhos.
Designer Fikile Sokhulu is the founder of the eponymous label FIIKILE SOKHULU. Sincer graduation, her fashion brand has been at the centre of culture, striking international appeal between craftsmanship, elevating an African aesthetic and achieving success whilst being a reference to art.
The Durban-based designer studied at Durban University of Technology and graduated in 2018 with a National Diploma in Fashion Design.
The collection was presented at South African Fashion Week as part of Durban University of Technology “Rise of the oxx show”. Brand Fikile Sokhulu also presented a collection for 2018 and 2021 South African Fashion Week New Talent Search Competition and at Cape Town resort wear 2019. Fikhile then also collaborated with retailer, Mr Price, on a Fashion Collection which launched at beginning of year 2020.
Not only has the brand been successful from launch, its cultural footprint has also been phenomenal and integral to its ascent. It was selected to be part of the Delegation for Creative DNA Project that took place in London this year, sponsored by the British Council, in collaboration with Fashion Scout, British Southern African Arts project. On the local front, Fikile Sokhulu presented a women’s wear collection at South African Fashion Week in 2023.
Last year, Fikhile was one of the creatives who exhibited at the We are Culture exhibition for the Standard Bank Art gallery, took part in Plain Tiger Sustainability programme and presented a collection at South African Fashion Week 2022 as Lukhanyo Mdingi X Fikile Sokhulu.
In 2021, FIKILE SOKHULU also took part in the Fashion Bridges Project, collaboration with Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, Centro di Firenze per la moda Italiana, South African Fashion Week, Polimoda Firenze, Lineapelle and the Nelson Mandela Forum.
La créatrice Fikile Sokhulu est la fondatrice de la marque éponyme FIIKILE SOKHULU. Depuis son diplome, sa marque de mode a été au cœur de la culture, séduisant un public international grâce à son savoir-faire, son esthétique africaine élevée et son succès tout en étant une référence en matière d'art.
La créatrice basée à Durban a étudié à l'Université de Technologie de Durban et a obtenu son diplôme national en 2018 en design de mode. La collection a été présentée lors de la Semaine de la mode sud-africaine dans le cadre du spectacle "Rise of the oxx" de l'Université de Technologie de Durban. La marque Fikile Sokhulu a également présenté des collections pour la compétition New Talent Search de la Semaine de la mode sud-africaine en 2018 et 2021, ainsi qu'une collection de vêtements de station balnéaire à Cape Town en 2019. Fikhile a également collaboré avec le détaillant Mr Price sur une collection de mode lancée au début de l'année 2020.
Non seulement la marque a connu un succès fulgurant depuis son lancement, mais son empreinte culturelle a également été phénoménale et essentielle à son ascension. Elle a été sélectionnée pour faire partie de la délégation du projet Creative DNA qui s'est déroulé à Londres cette année, parrainé par le British Council en collaboration avec Fashion Scout et le projet British Southern African Arts. Sur le plan local, Fikile Sokhulu a présenté une collection de prêt-à-porter féminin lors de la Semaine de la mode sud-africaine en 2023.
L'année dernière, Fikhile a participé à l'exposition We are Culture pour la Standard Bank Art Gallery, a pris part au programme Plain Tiger Sustainability et a présenté une collection lors de la Semaine de la mode sud-africaine 2022 en collaboration avec Lukhanyo Mdingi.
En 2021, FIKILE SOKHULU a également participé au projet Fashion Bridges, en collaboration avec la Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, le Centro di Firenze per la moda Italiana, la Semaine de la mode sud-africaine, Polimoda Firenze, Lineapelle et le Nelson Mandela Forum.
A estilista Fikile Sokhulu é a fundadora da marca epónima FIIKILE SOKHULU. Com uma carreira profissional sincera, a sua marca de moda tem estado no centro da cultura, exercendo um apelo internacional entre o artesanato, elevando uma estética africana e alcançando o sucesso enquanto referência artística.
A designer que vive em Durban estudou na Universidade de Tecnologia de Durban e formou-se em 2018 com um Diploma Nacional em Design de Moda. A coleção foi apresentada na Semana da Moda da África do Sul como parte do "Rise of the oxx show" da Universidade de Tecnologia de Durban. A marca Fikile Sokhulu também apresentou uma coleção para o Concurso de Pesquisa de Novos Talentos da Semana da Moda Sul-Africana de 2018 e 2021 e para o resort wear 2019 da Cidade do Cabo. Fikhile também colaborou com o retalhista Mr. Price numa coleção de moda lançada no início de 2020.
A marca não só foi bem-sucedida desde o lançamento, como a sua pegada cultural também foi fenomenal e parte integrante da sua ascensão. Foi selecionada para fazer parte da Delegação para o Projeto ADN Criativo que teve lugar em Londres este ano, patrocinado pelo British Council, em colaboração com o Fashion Scout, projeto britânico de artes da África Austral. Na frente local, Fikile Sokhulu apresentou uma coleção de vestuário de mulher na Semana da Moda da África do Sul em 2023.
No ano passado, Fikhile foi uma das criadoras que participou na exposição We are Culture para a galeria de arte do Standard Bank, participou no programa Plain Tiger Sustainability e apresentou uma coleção na Semana da Moda Sul-Africana de 2022 como Lukhanyo Mdingi X Fikile Sokhulu.
Em 2021, FIKILE SOKHULU participou também no projeto Fashion Bridges, em colaboração com a Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, o Centro di Firenze per la moda Italiana, a South African Fashion Week, a Polimoda Firenze, a Lineapelle e o Fórum Nelson Mandela.
David Kusi Boye-Doe is a designer from Ghana. He is a co-Founder of Boyedoe an emerging Ghanaian brand deeply rooted in ideas of deconstruction, reconstruction, and sustainability. Inspired by the mythical Ghanaian Sankofa bird, Boyedoe set out to be a socially responsible and environmentally conscious brand. It uses fashion to shift culture globally and create impact as a conduit that presents an African brand filled with “boldness, bravery and beauty, underscored by its culture, folklore, colours, textures and eclectic patterns”. Straddling the line between art and fashion, masculinity and femininity, the brand’s distinctive designs are both glamorous and decidedly wearable.
David studied at the influential Joyce Ababio College of Creative Design (now known as JACCD Design Institute Africa) for a one-year intensive Certificate course in Fashion Design, graduating, in 2019, with honours as ‘Most Outstanding’ and ‘Most Creative Student’.
After graduating he went on to win the Merck Fashion Award Ghana in 2019 (that advocates the use of fashion for social change in raising awareness about infertility) and was named runner up in both the Vlisco Fashion Fund Ghana (2019) and the Accra Mall Future Fashion Fund (2020).
Together with Brand director, Nana Kwadwo Duah - a storyteller obsessed with the power of the African spirit, intellect and image - the Boyedoe brand was also honoured as one of thirty finalists for the inaugural edition of ARISE 30 Under 30 New Stars 2020 held in Lagos, Nigeria. The Boyedoe brand has been profiled by a number of online platforms, notably, ‘Industrie’, Africa’s online portal for designer discovery (a highly respected and indispensable tool for the fashion industry) and more recently by Lagos Fashion Week on their Designer’s Discovery Series.
They are notably stocked at The LOTTE - Ghana’s leading luxury concept store of highly curated fashion from the African continent and the diaspora and also have their collection available for sale on Adjoaa, a curated online marketplace for African premium fashion and lifestyle brands.
"David Kusi Boye-Doe é um estilista do Gana. É cofundador da Boyedoe, uma marca ganense emergente profundamente enraizada em ideias de desconstrução, reconstrução e sustentabilidade. Inspirada no mítico pássaro ganês Sankofa, a Boyedoe propôs-se a ser uma marca socialmente responsável e ambientalmente consciente. Utiliza a moda para mudar a cultura globalmente e criar impacto como um canal que apresenta uma marca africana repleta de "ousadia, coragem e beleza, sublinhada pela sua cultura, folclore, cores, texturas e padrões eclécticos". Situando-se na linha entre a arte e a moda, a masculinidade e a feminilidade, os modelos distintivos da marca são simultaneamente glamorosos e decididamente usáveis.
David estudou no influente Joyce Ababio College of Creative Design (agora conhecido como JACCD Design Institute Africa) para um curso intensivo de um ano de Certificado em Design de Moda, graduando-se, em 2019, com distinções como 'Most Outstanding' e 'Most Creative Student'.
Depois de se formar, ganhou o Merck Fashion Award Ghana em 2019 (que defende o uso da moda para a mudança social na consciencialização sobre a infertilidade) e foi nomeado segundo classificado no Vlisco Fashion Fund Ghana (2019) e no Accra Mall Future Fashion Fund (2020).
Juntamente com o diretor da marca, Nana Kwadwo Duah - um narrador obcecado pelo poder do espírito, do intelecto e da imagem africanos - a marca Boyedoe foi também distinguida como uma das trinta finalistas da edição inaugural da ARISE 30 Under 30 New Stars 2020, realizada em Lagos, na Nigéria. A marca Boyedoe tem sido apresentada em várias plataformas em linha, nomeadamente no "Industrie", o portal em linha de África para a descoberta de designers (uma ferramenta altamente respeitada e indispensável para a indústria da moda) e, mais recentemente, na Lagos Fashion Week, na sua série Designer's Discovery Series.
A coleção está disponível no The LOTTE, a principal loja concetual de luxo do Gana, que oferece moda altamente selecionada do continente africano e da diáspora, e também tem a sua coleção disponível para venda no Adjoaa, um mercado online com curadoria para marcas africanas de moda e lifestyle de alta qualidade."
David Kusi Boye-Doe est un designer originaire du Ghana. Il est le co-fondateur de Boyedoe, une marque émergente ghanéenne profondément enracinée dans les idées de déconstruction, de reconstruction et de durabilité. Inspiré par l'oiseau mythique ghanéen Sankofa, Boyedoe s'est engagé à être une marque socialement responsable et respectueuse de l'environnement. Elle utilise la mode pour influencer la culture à l'échelle mondiale et créer un impact en présentant une marque africaine empreinte de "courage, bravoure et beauté, soulignée par sa culture, ses contes, ses couleurs, ses textures et ses motifs éclectiques". Traversant la frontière entre l'art et la mode, la masculinité et la féminité, les designs distinctifs de la marque sont à la fois glamour et résolument portables.
David a étudié à l'influente Joyce Ababio College of Creative Design (aujourd'hui connu sous le nom de JACCD Design Institute Africa) pour un cours intensif d'un an en design de mode, obtenant son diplôme en 2019 avec les honneurs de "Meilleur Étudiant" et "Étudiant le Plus Créatif".
Après avoir obtenu son diplôme, il a remporté le Merck Fashion Award Ghana en 2019, qui promeut l'utilisation de la mode pour le changement social en sensibilisant à la question de l'infertilité, et a été nommé finaliste dans le cadre du Vlisco Fashion Fund Ghana en 2019 et du Accra Mall Future Fashion Fund en 2020.
Avec le directeur de la marque, Nana Kwadwo Duah, un conteur obsédé par le pouvoir de l'esprit africain, de l'intellect et de l'image, la marque Boyedoe a également été honorée en tant que l'une des trente finalistes de la première édition d'ARISE 30 Under 30 New Stars en 2020, qui s'est tenue à Lagos, au Nigéria. La marque Boyedoe a été présentée sur plusieurs plateformes en ligne, notamment 'Industrie', le portail en ligne de l'Afrique pour la découverte de designers (un outil hautement respecté et indispensable pour l'industrie de la mode), et plus récemment par Lagos Fashion Week dans leur série de découverte de designers.
Ils sont notamment disponibles à la vente à The LOTTE, le principal concept store de luxe du Ghana proposant une sélection hautement soignée de mode en provenance du continent africain et de la diaspora. De plus, leur collection est disponible à la vente sur Adjoaa, une plateforme en ligne de mode et de style de vie africains de première qualité.
Esther Sweeney is a lawyer and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, turned self-taught artist. She is a portrait and documentary photographer whose work is focused on highlighting different aspects of social issues, mostly around African Women and girls. As the world experiences escalating gender-based violence and where women’s rights are infringed upon, Esther’s voice has become especially important in international women’s narratives.
Her work is deeply inspired by black women, life, texture, colours and culture. Esther takes great pride in capturing African women in their element and credits this as her artistic focus. She is interested in the nexus between social issues in contemporary Africa and the role played by women in society. Her goal is to highlight social issues, especially the advancement of women and Women’s Rights in Africa. She hopes to play a part in coming up with solutions to these issues and challenges by creating conversations around these topics through the work she creates.
“I left law to pursue storytelling not just for fun but because I wanted to take up space and use my work to create change. I want to make meaningful work and make an impact through my work. That is my driving force." Esther has proven to be a significant voice, shifting culture globally and as such is a recipient of British Council in Motion grant (2019), Adobe Artists Development Fund (2022) and Getty Images Show us grant (2023).
She has exhibited her work in Nairobi, Tokyo, Switzerland, 9th Annual Beijing Biennale representing Kenya, Photoville New York with Black Women Photographers and Venice Biennale (2022) with African Women Photograph and AKKA Project.
Esther's work is plugged into modern culture, disrupting conversations, and provoking new perspectives. It has been featured in Harper's Bazaar U.S., Oprah Magazine, Vogue Italy, The Guardian, Travel Africa Mag, Women's Health Mag U.K., The Mirror U.K., The Independent U.K and Buzz Feed News.
Esther Sweeney est une avocate et avocate de la Haute Cour du Kenya, devenue artiste autodidacte. Elle est une photographe de portraits et documentaire dont le travail est axé sur la mise en lumière de différents aspects des problèmes sociaux, principalement liés aux femmes et aux filles africaines. Alors que le monde connaît une escalade de la violence basée sur le genre et que les droits des femmes sont bafoués, la voix d'Esther est devenue particulièrement importante dans les récits internationaux sur les femmes.
Son travail est profondément inspiré par les femmes noires, la vie, la texture, les couleurs et la culture. Esther est fière de capturer les femmes africaines dans leur élément, et elle considère cela comme son point de focalisation artistique. Elle s'intéresse à la connexion entre les problèmes sociaux en Afrique contemporaine et le rôle joué par les femmes dans la société. Son objectif est de mettre en lumière les problèmes sociaux, en particulier la promotion des femmes et des droits des femmes en Afrique. Elle espère contribuer à trouver des solutions à ces problèmes et à ces défis en suscitant des conversations autour de ces sujets grâce à son travail.
"J'ai quitté le droit pour me consacrer à la narration, non seulement pour le plaisir, mais parce que je voulais occuper de l'espace et utiliser mon travail pour créer du changement. Je veux créer un travail significatif et avoir un impact grâce à mon travail. C'est ma force motrice." Esther s'est révélée être une voix importante, influençant la culture à l'échelle mondiale, et à ce titre, elle a reçu une bourse du British Council in Motion (2019), un financement du fonds de développement des artistes Adobe (2022) et une bourse "Show us" de Getty Images (2023).
Elle a exposé son travail à Nairobi, Tokyo, en Suisse, à la 9e Biennale de Beijing en représentant le Kenya, à Photoville New York avec Black Women Photographers et à la Biennale de Venise (2022) avec African Women Photograph et le projet AKKA.
Le travail d'Esther s'inscrit dans la culture moderne, perturbant les conversations et suscitant de nouvelles perspectives. Il a été présenté dans Harper's Bazaar aux États-Unis, Oprah Magazine, Vogue Italie, The Guardian, Travel Africa Mag, Women's Health Mag au Royaume-Uni, The Mirror au Royaume-Uni, The Independent au Royaume-Uni et Buzz Feed News.
Esther Sweeney é advogada e defensora do Tribunal Supremo do Quénia, tendo-se tornado artista autodidata. É fotógrafa de retratos e documentários cujo trabalho se centra em realçar diferentes aspectos das questões sociais, principalmente em torno das mulheres e raparigas africanas. Numa altura em que o mundo vive um aumento da violência baseada no género e em que os direitos das mulheres são violados, a voz da Esther tornou-se especialmente importante nas narrativas internacionais sobre as mulheres.
O seu trabalho é profundamente inspirado nas mulheres negras, na vida, na textura, nas cores e na cultura. Esther tem muito orgulho em captar as mulheres africanas no seu estado natural e atribui a isso o seu foco artístico. Está interessada na relação entre as questões sociais na África contemporânea e o papel desempenhado pelas mulheres na sociedade. O seu objetivo é destacar as questões sociais, especialmente o avanço das mulheres e os direitos das mulheres em África. Ela espera contribuir para encontrar soluções para estas questões e desafios, criando conversas em torno destes tópicos através do trabalho que cria.
"Deixei a advocacia para me dedicar à narração de histórias não apenas por diversão, mas porque queria ocupar espaço e usar o meu trabalho para fazer mudanças. Quero fazer um trabalho significativo e causar impacto através do meu trabalho. É essa a minha força motriz".
Esther provou ser uma voz significativa, mudando a cultura globalmente e, como tal, é beneficiária da bolsa British Council in Motion (2019), do Adobe Artists Development Fund (2022) e da bolsa Getty Images Show us (2023).
Expôs o seu trabalho em Nairobi, Tóquio, Suíça, 9ª Bienal Anual de Pequim representando o Quénia, Photoville New York com Black Women Photographers e Bienal de Veneza (2022) com African Women Photograph e AKKA Project.
O trabalho de Esther está ligado à cultura moderna, perturbando as conversas e provocando novas perspectivas. Foi apresentado na Harper's Bazaar U.S., na Oprah Magazine, na Vogue Itália, no The Guardian, na Travel Africa Mag, na Women's Health Mag U.K., no The Mirror U.K., no The Independent U.K. e no Buzz Feed News.
Haneefah Adam is a Nigerian self-taught multidisciplinary artist. She is internationally renowned for her “food art” and produces works in other mediums, including but not limited to paintings, photography, sculptures, and installations. As a Muslim, female, African Artist, she shifts culture by exploring identity, culture, and representation, often mining from her personal experiences and interactions.
In 2016, she won the #TechMeetsArt competition themed ‘What's Cooking’ and was selected to be part of Rele Art Gallery & Samsung Electronic West Africa Food art exhibition. Adam held her debut solo exhibition at Angels and Muse, Lagos, in 2018 and has also featured in group exhibitions and art fairs in Lagos and New York.
She created Hijarbie, an initiative aimed at promoting a positive representation of Muslim girls. The main goal of Hijarbie is to spark conversations about diversity and inclusion while also serving as a source of inspiration and education. This is achieved by creating doll outfits modelled after influential Muslim women, showcasing modest fashion and lifestyle content on social media platforms.
Her works have had global impact and resonance and have been featured on CNN (African Voices), BBC, Financial, Times. She has worked with Google, Nestle, PepsiCo, MTN, Dangote Salt, Islamic, Relief UK and United Nations Refugee Agency Private Partnerships & Philanthropy Service in Africa (UNHCR). Haneefah has a BSc in Physiology from the University of Ilorin, and an MSc in Pharmacology and Drug discovery from Coventry University.
Haneefah Adam est une artiste nigériane autodidacte aux talents multidisciplinaires. Elle est internationalement reconnue pour son "art culinaire" et crée des œuvres dans d'autres médias, notamment la peinture, la photographie, la sculpture et les installations. En tant qu'artiste musulmane, femme et africaine, elle bouleverse la culture en explorant l'identité, la culture et la représentation, souvent en puisant dans ses expériences personnelles et ses interactions.
En 2016, elle a remporté le concours #TechMeetsArt sur le thème "What's Cooking" et a été sélectionnée pour faire partie de l'exposition d'art culinaire de la Rele Art Gallery & Samsung Electronic West Africa. Adam a tenu sa première exposition solo à Angels and Muse, Lagos, en 2018, et a également participé à des expositions collectives et des foires d'art à Lagos et à New York.
Elle a créé Hijarbie, une initiative visant à promouvoir une représentation positive des filles musulmanes. L'objectif principal de Hijarbie est de susciter des discussions sur la diversité et l'inclusion, tout en servant de source d'inspiration et d'éducation. Cela est réalisé en créant des tenues de poupées inspirées de femmes musulmanes influentes, et en présentant des contenus de mode modeste et de style de vie sur les plateformes de médias sociaux.
Ses œuvres ont eu un impact et une résonance mondiaux et ont été présentées sur CNN (African Voices), la BBC, le Financial Times. Elle a collaboré avec Google, Nestlé, PepsiCo, MTN, Dangote Salt, Islamic Relief UK et le service des partenariats privés et de la philanthropie de l'Agence des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (UNHCR) en Afrique.
Haneefah est titulaire d'une licence en physiologie de l'Université d'Ilorin, et d'un master en pharmacologie et découverte de médicaments de l'Université de Coventry.
Haneefah Adam é uma artista multidisciplinar nigeriana autodidata. É internacionalmente conhecida pela sua "arte alimentar" e produz trabalhos noutros meios, incluindo, entre outros, pinturas, fotografias, esculturas e instalações. Como artista muçulmana, mulher e africana, ela muda a cultura explorando a identidade, a cultura e a representação, muitas vezes extraindo das suas experiências e interacções pessoais.
Em 2016, ganhou o concurso #TechMeetsArt com o tema "What's Cooking" e foi selecionada para fazer parte da exposição de arte Rele Art Gallery & Samsung Electronic West Africa Food. Adam realizou a sua primeira exposição individual na Angels and Muse, Lagos, em 2018 e também participou em exposições colectivas e feiras de arte em Lagos e Nova Iorque.
Criou a Hijarbie, uma iniciativa destinada a promover uma representação positiva das raparigas muçulmanas. O principal objectivo da Hijarbie é suscitar conversas sobre diversidade e inclusão, servindo também como fonte de inspiração e educação. Este objectivo é alcançado através da criação de roupas de boneca inspiradas em mulheres muçulmanas influentes, apresentando conteúdos de moda e estilo de vida modestos nas redes sociais.
Os seus trabalhos têm tido impacto e ressonância globais e foram apresentados na CNN (African Voices), BBC, Financial, Times. Trabalhou com a Google, a Nestlé, a PepsiCo, a MTN, a Dangote Salt, a Islamic, a Relief UK e a United Nations Refugee Agency Private Partnerships & Philanthropy Service em África (UNHCR).
Haneefah tem uma licenciatura em Fisiologia da Universidade de Ilorin e um mestrado em Farmacologia e Descoberta de Medicamentos da Universidade de Coventry.
Joaquim Chongolola Catito, aka Kim Praise, is a talented, self-taught photographer and filmmaker from Angola. He is best known for his vibrant images of Luanda, the coastal capital city he’s called home since leaving Benguela in 2017 to pursue a career as a visual artist.
Artistically, Praise explores the innocence of Angolan youth, set in their trying socio-economic circumstances of abject poverty. His image, “The Boy and the Swing,” features Thomas, a young boy playing in Luanda’s Corimba neighbourhood showing the simplicity, the joys, of a poignant childhood. “I love working with children because they have the purest look you can find in the universe,” says Kim Praise.
Praise also enjoys photographing Angolan women. “I love their enterprising spirit. They are the pillars of our nation. They work hard for the advancement of the country.” In this way he brings attention to negative social issues that women and children face.
His images capture the great depth and diversity of Angola’s natural beauty from Benguela to Lubango, Namibe, Luanda, Bengo, Malanje, Kwanza Norte, Huambo, Kwanza Sul and Cunene. Through his art, Praise’s images tell the story of a nation and people rediscovering strength in peace and bliss. He also believes it his duty to show the charms of his country, rich in natural beauty, and much more than perceived through the Western eye.
Joaquim Chongolola Catito, alias Kim Praise, est un talentueux photographe et cinéaste autodidacte originaire de l'Angola. Il est surtout connu pour ses images vibrantes de Luanda, la capitale côtière qu'il considère comme chez lui depuis qu'il a quitté Benguela en 2017 pour poursuivre une carrière d'artiste visuel.
D'un point de vue artistique, Praise explore l'innocence de la jeunesse angolaise, dans le contexte de leur difficile situation socio-économique marquée par la pauvreté extrême. Son image intitulée "Le garçon et la balançoire" met en scène Thomas, un jeune garçon jouant dans le quartier de Corimba à Luanda, illustrant la simplicité et les joies d'une enfance touchante. "J'adore travailler avec les enfants car ils ont le regard le plus pur que l'on puisse trouver dans l'univers", déclare Kim Praise.
Praise aime aussi photographier les femmes angolaises. "J'admire leur esprit entreprenant. Elles sont les piliers de notre nation. Elles travaillent dur pour faire progresser le pays." De cette manière, il attire l'attention sur les problèmes sociaux négatifs auxquels les femmes et les enfants sont confrontés.
Ses images capturent la grande profondeur et la diversité de la beauté naturelle de l'Angola, de Benguela à Lubango, Namibe, Luanda, Bengo, Malanje, Kwanza Norte, Huambo, Kwanza Sul et Cunene. À travers son art, les images de Praise racontent l'histoire d'une nation et de son peuple redécouvrant la force dans la paix et la félicité. Il considère également comme son devoir de montrer les charmes de son pays, riche en beauté naturelle, bien plus que ce que l'œil occidental peut percevoir.
Joaquim Chongolola Catito, aka Kim Praise, is a talented, self-taught photographer and filmmaker from Angola. He is best known for his vibrant images of Luanda, the coastal capital city he’s called home since leaving Benguela in 2017 to pursue a career as a visual artist.
Artistically, Praise explores the innocence of Angolan youth, set in their trying socio-economic circumstances of abject poverty. His image, “The Boy and the Swing,” features Thomas, a young boy playing in Luanda’s Corimba neighbourhood showing the simplicity, the joys, of a poignant childhood. “I love working with children because they have the purest look you can find in the universe,” says Kim Praise. Praise also enjoys photographing Angolan women. “I love their enterprising spirit. They are the pillars of our nation. They wo
rk hard for the advancement of the country.” In this way he brings attention to negative social issues that women and children face.
His images capture the great depth and diversity of Angola’s natural beauty from Benguela to Lubango, Namibe, Luanda, Bengo, Malanje, Kwanza Norte, Huambo, Kwanza Sul and Cunene. Through his art, Praise’s images tell the story of a nation and people rediscovering strength in peace and bliss. He also believes it his duty to show the charms of his country, rich in natural beauty, and much more than perceived through the Western eye.
Oronce Hounkponou is an accomplished fashion and commercial photographer, born in Benin and currently based between Abidjan and Dubai. As a next generation creative, he is known for shifting culture by elevating the “African Image” to new artistic heights, crafting a dynamic aesthetic on its own terms, that resonates with a new African beauty and dignity.
With 12 years of experience, his honed craft captures the essence of fashion with precision and artistry while his portfolio reflects a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and meticulous attention to detail. As a global photographer, Oronce continues to create visually captivating and narrative-driven imagery that resonates with a wide audience, pushing the boundaries of photography.
Oronce’s work proudly crafts new narratives for iconic global brands such as: Maybelline NY Africa, L’Oreal Group, Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandhour, Dream Cosmetics, Wave Ci, Vlisco, Woodin, Mtn Benin, Elie Kuame, Gilles Touré, Grace Wallace, Linda Gracias, Nackissa, Simone Et Elise and more.
His work has been included in several publications including Vogue, Brune, Amina, Btendance, Genevieve, and Tropics.
Oronce Hounkponou est un photographe de mode et commercial accompli, né au Bénin et actuellement basé entre Abidjan et Dubaï. En tant que créatif de la nouvelle génération, il est connu pour bouleverser la culture en élevant l'"Image africaine" à de nouveaux sommets artistiques, créant une esthétique dynamique qui résonne avec une nouvelle beauté et dignité africaines.
Fort de 12 années d'expérience, son art affiné capture l'essence de la mode avec précision et art, tandis que son portfolio reflète une profonde appréciation de la diversité culturelle et une attention méticuleuse aux détails. En tant que photographe mondial, Oronce continue de créer des images visuellement captivantes et axées sur la narration qui résonnent auprès d'un large public, repoussant les limites de la photographie.
Le travail d'Oronce crée fièrement de nouvelles narrations pour des marques mondiales emblématiques telles que Maybelline NY Africa, le groupe L'Oréal, Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandhour, Dream Cosmetics, Wave Ci, Vlisco, Woodin, Mtn Benin, Elie Kuame, Gilles Touré, Grace Wallace, Linda Gracias, Nackissa, Simone Et Elise, et bien d'autres.
Son travail a été inclus
Oronce Hounkponou é um fotógrafo de moda e comercial de sucesso, nascido no Benin e actualmente baseado entre Abidjan e Dubai. Como criativo da próxima geração, é conhecido por mudar a cultura ao elevar a "imagem africana" a novos patamares artísticos, criando uma estética dinâmica nos seus próprios termos, que ressoa com uma nova beleza e dignidade africanas.
Com 12 anos de experiência, a sua arte aperfeiçoada capta a essência da moda com precisão e arte, enquanto o seu portefólio reflecte um profundo apreço pela diversidade cultural e uma atenção meticulosa aos detalhes. Como fotógrafo internacional, Oronce continua a criar imagens visualmente cativantes e narrativas que se repercutem num vasto público, ultrapassando os limites da fotografia.
O trabalho de Oronce cria orgulhosamente novas narrativas para marcas globais icónicas, tais como: Maybelline NY Africa, L'Oreal Group, Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandhour, Dream Cosmetics, Wave Ci, Vlisco, Woodin, Mtn Benin, Elie Kuame, Gilles Touré, Grace Wallace, Linda Gracias, Nackissa, Simone Et Elise e muito mais.
O seu trabalho foi incluído em várias publicações, incluindo Vogue, Brune, Amina, Btendance, Genevieve e Tropics.
Established in 2011, Verkron is a union of four Luanda, Angola-based multidisciplinary artists: Irad, Mac, Resem and Hemak. Together they form a surrealist movement that pushes culture in a dynamic fashion. Their narratives are cutting edge and confrontational. Through experiments that explore Afro-surrealist and Afro-futurist thought, they create impactful art-moments through their practice of graffiti, neo-muralism, photography, video and installation.
Their work produces free spaces that evoke pirate utopias or temporary autonomous zones.
It brings to light metaphysical aspects of African culture that is often left out of dominant narratives.
For Verkron, art is a visual consequence of a profound existence, a method of learning, a means of resolving immobilizing contradictions and a way of changing the way we see the world.
They started their urban interventions in 2011, but it is only in 2014 after a studio experiment that they began to appear increasingly in Luanda`s art scene. Highlights of their work includes 'The Love Between Us', a stunning 3 x 5m sized mural painted on valchromat for the international Iminente Festival, 2022.
Fondé en 2011, Verkron est une union de quatre artistes multidisciplinaires basés à Luanda, en Angola : Irad, Mac, Resem et Hemak. Ensemble, ils forment un mouvement surréaliste qui fait évoluer la culture de manière dynamique. Leurs récits sont avant-gardistes et provocateurs. À travers des expériences qui explorent la pensée afro-surréaliste et afro-futuriste, ils créent des moments artistiques impactants grâce à leur pratique du graffiti, du néo-muralisme, de la photographie, de la vidéo et de l'installation.
Leur travail crée des espaces libres évoquant des utopies pirates ou des zones autonomes temporaires. Il met en lumière des aspects métaphysiques de la culture africaine souvent négligés dans les récits dominants.
Pour Verkron, l'art est une conséquence visuelle d'une existence profonde, une méthode d'apprentissage, un moyen de résoudre des contradictions paralysantes et une façon de changer notre perception du monde.
Ils ont commencé leurs interventions urbaines en 2011, mais ce n'est qu'en 2014, après une expérience en studio, qu'ils ont commencé à apparaître de plus en plus sur la scène artistique de Luanda. Parmi les moments forts de leur travail figure "The Love Between Us", une impressionnante fresque de 3 x 5 mètres peinte sur du valchromat pour le festival international Iminente en 2022.
Fundada em 2011, a Verkron é uma união de quatro artistas multidisciplinares baseados em Luanda, Angola: Irad, Mac, Resem e Hemak. Juntos formam um movimento surrealista que impulsiona a cultura de uma forma dinâmica. As suas narrativas são de vanguarda e de confronto. Através de experiências que exploram o pensamento afro-surrealista e afro-futurista, criam momentos artísticos impactantes através da sua prática de graffiti, neo-muralismo, fotografia, vídeo e instalação.
O seu trabalho produz espaços livres que evocam utopias piratas ou zonas autónomas temporárias. Trazem à luz aspectos metafísicos da cultura africana que são frequentemente deixados de fora das narrativas dominantes.
Para Verkron, a arte é uma consequência visual de uma existência profunda, um método de aprendizagem, um meio de resolver contradições imobilizantes e uma forma de mudar a maneira como vemos o mundo.
Iniciaram as suas intervenções urbanas em 2011, mas só em 2014, após uma experiência em estúdio, começaram a aparecer cada vez mais na cena artística de Luanda.
Entre os destaques do seu trabalho está 'The Love Between Us', um deslumbrante mural de 3 x 5m pintado em valchromat para o festival internacional Iminente, 2022.
Ange Eric N'guessan is a multi-award-winning next generation actor from Côte D'ivoire. With a reputation for diving deep into the characters he plays, N’guessan is particularly known for the discipline, craft and bringing a sense of gravitas to his roles.
In 2009, at the age of 16, he saw an ad for auditions for a new Ivorian teen drama titled “Teenager’” After a successful audition, he would play the role of ‘Joel’ for four seasons. The drama series would turn out to be a national hit and the beginning of a promising career.
Ange Eric has since appeared in several films and series. Notable series include MTV “Shuga”, French edition, in 2019; “Cacao” and appearances in “Les Coups De La Vie”, which premiered on the most watched channels of the Canal+ bouquet in West Africa. His big screen debut was in the 2019 feature-length film, “Jusqu’au bout” where he played the teenage version of the main character, Patrice Gbokede. It was for this role that he won ‘Best Francophone Male Actor’ at the 2019 Zafaa Global Awards 2019 in Abuja.
He has since captured viewers and critical attention and was awarded “Best African Newcomer” at the 2020 SOTIGUI AWARDS and Best male performance in Côte D'ivoire with” Jusqu'au bout” in 2021. Ange Eric also featured in the celebrated 2020 Ivoirian film, “Night Of The Kings”.
Ange Eric N'guessan est un acteur de la nouvelle génération multi-récompensé de Côte d'Ivoire. Il est réputé pour s'immerger profondément dans les personnages qu'il incarne, et N'guessan est particulièrement connu pour sa discipline, son métier et sa capacité à apporter une gravité à ses rôles.
En 2009, à l'âge de 16 ans, il a vu une annonce pour des auditions pour un nouveau drame pour adolescents ivoirien intitulé "Teenager". Après une audition réussie, il a décroché le rôle de "Joel" pour quatre saisons. La série a été un succès national et le début d'une carrière prometteuse.
Ange Eric est depuis apparu dans plusieurs films et séries. Parmi ses séries notables, on peut citer "MTV Shuga", l'édition française, en 2019, "Cacao" et sa participation dans "Les Coups De La Vie", qui a été diffusée sur les chaînes les plus regardées du bouquet Canal+ en Afrique de l'Ouest. Ses débuts au cinéma ont eu lieu en 2019 dans le long métrage "Jusqu'au bout", où il a incarné la version adolescente du personnage principal, Patrice Gbokede. C'est pour ce rôle qu'il a remporté le prix du "Meilleur Acteur Masculin Francophone" aux Zafaa Global Awards 2019 à Abuja.
Depuis, il a captivé l'attention des spectateurs et de la critique, et a remporté le titre de "Meilleur Nouveau Venu Africain" aux SOTIGUI AWARDS 2020, ainsi que le prix de la "Meilleure Performance Masculine en Côte d'Ivoire" avec "Jusqu'au bout" en 2021. Ange Eric a également joué un rôle dans le célèbre film ivoirien de 2020, "La Nuit des Rois".
Ange Eric N'guessan é um actor da nova geração da Costa de Marfim com vários prémios. Com a reputação de mergulhar profundamente nas personagens que interpreta, N'guessan é particularmente conhecido pela disciplina, arte e por conferir um sentido de gravidade aos seus papéis.
Em 2009, com 16 anos, viu um anúncio de audições para um novo drama adolescente da Costa do Marfim intitulado "Teenager" Depois de uma audição bem sucedida, viria a desempenhar o papel de "Joel" durante quatro temporadas. A série dramática viria a ser um êxito nacional e o início de uma carreira prometedora.
Desde então, Ange Eric tem participado em vários filmes e séries. Entre as séries notáveis contam-se "Shuga", da MTV, edição francesa, em 2019; "Cacao" e participações em "Les Coups De La Vie", que estreou nos canais mais vistos do Canal+ na África Ocidental. A sua estreia no grande ecrã foi na longa-metragem de 2019, "Jusqu'au bout", onde interpretou a versão adolescente da personagem principal, Patrice Gbokede. Foi por este papel que ganhou o prémio de "Melhor Actor Masculino Francófono" nos Zafaa Global Awards 2019, em Abuja.
Desde então, tem captado a atenção dos espectadores e da crítica e foi dado o prémio de "Melhor estreante africano" nos Prémios SOTIGUI 2020 e com o prémio de melhor desempenho masculino na Costa do Marfim com "Jusqu'au bout" em 2021. Ange Eric também participou no célebre filme marfinense de 2020, "Night Of The Kings".
Dylan Habil is a multi-award winning Kenyan filmmaker and documentary photographer who uses his craft as a voice for conservation in Africa. He is also a cultural historian and media strategist known for telling authentic and compelling stories with a visual style that is bold and gritty.
A Moi University honours graduate in Film and Media Studies, Dylan has since won the coveted Eldoret Film Festival award twice, for Best Production Designer and Best Film in Uasin Gishu County. The Film “Keletu” also won the award for Best Sound Design and several international festival selections.
Dylan plays a significant role in conservation and is the Audio and Visual content producer for Ol Pejeta conservancy, a role that sees him document the conservancy’s conservation strides for online awareness and fundraising efforts. Significantly he is an Art Director for online series “This is Life” and preliminary judge at Jackson Wild Media Awards.
For his works Dylan has been recognized as a supreme storyteller. He is an African Conservation Voices - Media Lab fellow with Jackson Wild, and African Wildlife Foundation; Emerging Artists fellow with Africa No Filter; finalist and grantee for My Story My Lens by Docubox and the Scottish Documentary Institute; Sundance Ignite X Adobe fellow with the Sundance Institute, and was shortlisted for Top 35 under 35 Kenya media category 2021 by The Youth Agenda in conjunction with the Ministry of ICT, Innovations and Youth affairs.
Dylan has collaborated with some notable names in the wildlife and natural history world (including Flora and Fauna International, Helping Rhinos, WildAid, African Wildlife Foundation and Well Aware). He was also part of the team documenting the efforts to save the Northern White rhino from extinction, which has been featured in media outlets such as Reuters, Al Jazeera English, France24 English and VOA News along with Kenyan media houses.
Dylan Habil est un cinéaste et photographe documentaire kényan multi-récompensé qui utilise son art comme une voix pour la conservation en Afrique. Il est également un historien culturel et stratège médiatique connu pour raconter des histoires authentiques et captivantes avec un style visuel audacieux et cru.
Diplômé avec les honneurs de la Moi University en études cinématographiques et médiatiques, Dylan a remporté à deux reprises le prestigieux prix du Festival du Film d'Eldoret, pour la meilleure direction artistique et le meilleur film dans le comté d'Uasin Gishu. Le film "Keletu" a également remporté le prix du meilleur design sonore et a été sélectionné dans plusieurs festivals internationaux.
Dylan joue un rôle important dans la conservation en tant que producteur de contenu audiovisuel pour la réserve d'Ol Pejeta, un rôle qui consiste à documenter les efforts de conservation de la réserve pour sensibiliser en ligne et collecter des fonds. Il est également directeur artistique de la série en ligne "This is Life" et juge préliminaire aux Jackson Wild Media Awards.
Grâce à ses œuvres, Dylan a été reconnu comme un conteur suprême. Il est boursier du African Conservation Voices - Media Lab avec Jackson Wild et la African Wildlife Foundation, boursier Emerging Artists avec Africa No Filter, finaliste et lauréat de My Story My Lens de Docubox et de l'Institut de Documentaire Écossais, boursier Sundance Ignite X Adobe avec l'Institut Sundance, et a été présélectionné pour le Top 35 des moins de 35 ans dans la catégorie des médias au Kenya en 2021 par The Youth Agenda en collaboration avec le ministère des TIC, de l'Innovation et des Affaires de la Jeunesse.
Dylan a collaboré avec quelques noms notables dans le monde de la faune et de l'histoire naturelle (notamment Flora and Fauna International, Helping Rhinos, WildAid, la African Wildlife Foundation et Well Aware). Il a également fait partie de l'équipe documentant les efforts pour sauver le rhinocéros blanc du Nord de l'extinction, ce qui a été présenté dans des médias tels que Reuters, Al Jazeera English, France24 English et VOA News, ainsi que dans des médias kényans.
Dylan Habil é um cineasta e fotógrafo documental queniano, vencedor de vários prémios, que usa a sua arte como uma voz para a conservação em África. É também historiador cultural e estratega dos media, conhecido por contar histórias autênticas e convincentes com um estilo visual arrojado e corajoso.
Licenciado em Cinema e Estudos dos Media pela Universidade de Moi, Dylan já ganhou duas vezes o cobiçado prémio do Festival de Cinema de Eldoret, para Melhor Designer de Produção e Melhor Filme do Condado de Uasin Gishu. O filme "Keletu" também ganhou o prémio de Melhor Design de Som e várias selecções em festivais internacionais.
Dylan desempenha um papel importante na conservação e é o produtor de conteúdos áudio e visuais da conservação de Ol Pejeta, um papel que o leva a documentar os avanços da conservação para sensibilização online e esforços de angariação de fundos. É também diretor artístico da série online "This is Life" e juiz preliminar dos Jackson Wild Media Awards.
Pelos seus trabalhos, Dylan foi reconhecido como um contador de histórias supremo. É bolseiro do African Conservation Voices - Media Lab com a Jackson Wild e a African Wildlife Foundation; bolseiro de Artistas Emergentes com a Africa No Filter; finalista e bolseiro do My Story My Lens da Docubox e do Scottish Documentary Institute; bolseiro do Sundance Ignite X Adobe com o Sundance Institute, e foi selecionado para a categoria Top 35 under 35 Kenya media 2021 pela The Youth Agenda em conjunto com o Ministério das TIC, Inovações e Juventude.
Dylan colaborou com alguns nomes notáveis no mundo da vida selvagem e da história natural (incluindo Flora and Fauna International, Helping Rhinos, WildAid, African Wildlife Foundation e Well Aware). Também fez parte da equipa que documentou os esforços para salvar o rinoceronte branco do norte da extinção, que foi apresentada em meios de comunicação social como a Reuters, Al Jazeera English, France24 English e VOA News, juntamente com meios de comunicação social quenianos.
Born and raised in Lagos, Tobi Bakre is a multi-talented actor, model, host, compere, and photographer who rose to prominence after finishing as runner-up in “Big Brother Naija” (season 3) in 2018. He has since become a rising star in the Nigerian film industry.
Having once been an investment banker, after his appearance on “Big Brother Naija”, Tobi transitioned into acting and has never looked back. He started his acting career as a character on a Nigerian daily show “Hustle” where he portrayed the average struggle of a Nigerian returnee living in the country for the first time, followed by his first feature film role in “Sugar Rush” and has subsequently appeared in other titles such as “The Rattle Snake” and MTV “Shuga”.
His major big screen break came with a lead role in Amazon Prime’s “Gangs of Lagos” where he played the character Oba, a boy born into the core struggle and street life of Lagos but will stop at nothing to get a better life for himself and his own.
Tobi also played lead in the movie “The Blood Covenant” as well as his highly regarded performance in Nigeria’s highest grossing movie for 2022, “Brotherhood”, where he played the twin of a cop caught on the other side of the law. He has also secured roles in some highly anticipated movies such as the Bollywood-Nollywood collaboration, “Post Cards from India”.
Striking a chord with viewers and critics alike, Tobi is known for his charm and dramatic acting skills and was recognized for his performances with nominations for “Best Supporting Actor – English” and “Most Promising Actor” in the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards. In 2021 he was nominated as Most Popular Media Personality (Male) at the Net Honours and won Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series in the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2023 for “Brotherhood”.
Tobi Bakre, né et élevé à Lagos, est un acteur, mannequin, animateur, présentateur, et photographe aux talents multiples, qui s'est fait connaître après avoir terminé à la deuxième place dans "Big Brother Naija" (saison 3) en 2018. Depuis lors, il est devenu une étoile montante de l'industrie cinématographique nigériane.
Ancien banquier d'investissement, Tobi a fait la transition vers la comédie après son apparition dans "Big Brother Naija" et n'a jamais regardé en arrière. Il a commencé sa carrière d'acteur en interprétant un personnage dans la série quotidienne nigériane "Hustle", où il a incarné les difficultés auxquelles est confronté un Nigérian revenant vivre dans le pays pour la première fois. Il a ensuite décroché son premier rôle dans un long métrage avec "Sugar Rush" et est apparu par la suite dans d'autres titres tels que "The Rattle Snake" et "MTV Shuga".
Son véritable succès au cinéma est venu avec un rôle principal dans "Gangs of Lagos" sur Amazon Prime, où il a joué le personnage d'Oba, un garçon né dans la lutte acharnée et la vie de rue de Lagos, mais prêt à tout pour obtenir une meilleure vie pour lui et les siens. Tobi a également joué un rôle principal dans le film "The Blood Covenant", ainsi que dans sa performance très appréciée dans le film le plus rentable du Nigeria en 2022, "Brotherhood", où il a joué le frère jumeau d'un policier pris du mauvais côté de la loi. Il a également décroché des rôles dans certains films très attendus, comme la collaboration Bollywood-Nollywood, "Post Cards from India".
Tobi a su toucher les téléspectateurs et les critiques, et il est connu pour son charme et ses compétences en tant qu'acteur dramatique. Il a été reconnu pour ses performances avec des nominations pour "Meilleur acteur de soutien - anglais" et "Acteur le plus prometteur" lors des Best of Nollywood Awards 2020. En 2021, il a été nominé comme personnalité médiatique masculine la plus populaire aux Net Honours et a remporté le prix du Meilleur acteur dans un drame, un film ou une série télévisée aux Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2023 pour "Brotherhood".
Nascido e criado em Lagos, Tobi Bakre é um ator, modelo, apresentador, humorista e fotógrafo multi-talentoso que se tornou proeminente depois de terminar como segundo classificado no "Big Brother Naija" (3ª temporada) em 2018. Desde então, tornou-se uma estrela em ascensão na indústria cinematográfica nigeriana.
Depois de ter sido banqueiro de investimento, após a sua participação no "Big Brother Naija", Tobi fez a transição para a representação e nunca mais olhou para trás. Começou a sua carreira de ator como personagem num programa diário nigeriano, "Hustle", onde retratou a luta normal de um nigeriano retornado que vive no país pela primeira vez. Seguiu-se o seu primeiro papel numa longa-metragem em "Sugar Rush" e, posteriormente, apareceu noutros títulos como "The Rattle Snake" e MTV "Shuga".
A sua grande estreia no grande ecrã deu-se com um papel principal em "Gangs of Lagos", da Amazon Prime, onde interpretou a personagem Oba, um rapaz nascido no seio da luta e da vida de rua de Lagos, mas que não se detém perante nada para conseguir uma vida melhor para si e para os seus.
Tobi também foi protagonista do filme "The Blood Covenant", bem como do seu desempenho altamente considerado no filme com a maior audiência da Nigéria em 2022, "Brotherhood", onde interpretou o gémeo de um polícia apanhado no outro lado da lei. Também assegurou papéis em alguns filmes muito aguardados, como a colaboração Bollywood-Nollywood, "Post Cards from India".
Atraindo a atenção de espectadores e críticos, Tobi é conhecido por seu charme e habilidades de atuação dramática e foi reconhecido por suas performances com indicações para "Melhor Ator Coadjuvante - Inglês" e "Ator Mais Promissor" no 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards. Em 2021, foi nomeado Personalidade Mais Popular dos Media (Masculino) nos Net Honours e ganhou o prémio de Melhor Ator num Drama, Filme ou Série de TV nos Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2023 por "Brotherhood".
Sophia Chapeshamano is a Zambian actress, entrepreneur and ambassador, humanitarian and philanthropist. She is best known for playing the role of Tasha Sosala on the popular TV series “Zuba”, a breakout role that has won her legions of fans and praise from critics.
Born to Zambian parents and raised in Johannesburg, Sophia relocated to Zambia and has since pursued a number of acting roles in series such as “Not my Family”, and the Zambezi Magic telenovela series, “Zuba”, which also airs on Showmax. As an entrepreneur, Sophia is also the owner of a courier business while is an advocate for children living with Neurological disorders.
Along with plans to expand her philanthropy work to women and children's rights, and youth empowerment, Sophia is also a presenter and radio host as well as a beauty, fashion and style icon. Through her acting, entrepreneurial works and philanthropy, she was recognized with the 2018 Zambia Women of The Year Awards.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Law (LLB) at the University of Lusaka, Sophia is also one of four nominees under the category of ‘Most Inspirational Youth of The Year’ for the prestigious, Diamond TV 2023 Personality of the Year Awards.
Sophia Chapeshamano est une actrice, entrepreneuse, ambassadrice, humanitaire et philanthrope zambienne. Elle est surtout connue pour avoir joué le rôle de Tasha Sosala dans la célèbre série télévisée "Zuba", un rôle phare qui lui a valu des légions de fans et des éloges de la part des critiques.
Née de parents zambiens et élevée à Johannesburg, Sophia a déménagé en Zambie et a depuis joué dans plusieurs séries, notamment "Not my Family" et la série télévisée telenovela "Zuba" de Zambezi Magic, qui est également diffusée sur Showmax. En tant qu'entrepreneuse, Sophia est également la propriétaire d'une entreprise de messagerie et milite en faveur des enfants atteints de troubles neurologiques.
Avec des projets visant à étendre son travail philanthropique aux droits des femmes et des enfants, ainsi qu'à l'autonomisation des jeunes, Sophia est également présentatrice et animatrice de radio, ainsi qu'une icône de la beauté, de la mode et du style. Grâce à sa carrière d'actrice, à ses activités entrepreneuriales et à ses actions philanthropiques, elle a été récompensée aux Zambia Women of The Year Awards en 2018.
Actuellement étudiante en droit à l'Université de Lusaka, Sophia est également l'une des quatre nommées dans la catégorie "Jeune la plus inspirante de l'année" pour les prestigieux Diamond TV 2023 Personality of the Year Awards.
Sophia Chapeshamano é uma atriz, empresária e embaixadora, humanitária e filantropa zambiana. É mais conhecida por interpretar o papel de Tasha Sosala na famosa série televisiva "Zuba", um papel de destaque que lhe valeu dezenas de fãs e elogios dos críticos.
Filha de pais zambianos e criada em Joanesburgo, Sophia mudou-se para a Zâmbia e, desde então, tem desempenhado vários papéis de atriz em séries como "Not my Family" e a telenovela Zambezi Magic, "Zuba", que também é transmitida no Showmax. Como empresária, Sophia é também proprietária de uma empresa de correio expresso e é uma defensora das crianças que vivem com doenças neurológicas.
Com planos para expandir o seu trabalho filantrópico aos direitos das mulheres e das crianças e à capacitação dos jovens, Sophia é também apresentadora e locutora de rádio, bem como um ícone de beleza, moda e estilo. Através da sua atuação, trabalho empresarial e filantropia, foi reconhecida com os Prémios Mulheres do Ano da Zâmbia de 2018.
Atualmente a frequentar uma licenciatura em Direito na Universidade de Lusaka, Sophia é também uma das quatro nomeadas na categoria de "Jovem Mais Inspirador do Ano" para os prestigiados Prémios Personalidade do Ano da Diamond TV 2023.
Akuol Garang de Mabior is a multifaceted and talent filmmaker, model, businesswoman, and women's rights activist.
De Maboir has had an interesting journey. As a model, she was positioned as one of the early black faces redefining the standards and perceptions of Western Beauty. Her presence in fashion shows by renowned and celebrated Designers still resonates with impact today and continues the conversation of African beauty and dignity. She has walked shows Max Mara, Vivienne Westwood, Sass & bide, Paul Smith, and Valentin Yudashkin, Hermès, Jasper Conran, Jean Pierre Braganza, Louise Gray, and Emilio de la Moren, Issey Miyake, and Maurizio Percoraro, Chanel and more.
Upon retired from modeling and moved to South Africa, where she worked on three independent films.
She directed the film Tomato Soup, which debuted at the Durban International Film Festival.
She sits on the board for Embrace Dignity, a women's human rights organization which advocates for law reform to end sex trafficking and the demand for prostitution. She is known for films No Simple Way Home (2022) and Africa Direct (2021).
Akuol Garang de Mabior est une réalisatrice, mannequin, femme d'affaires et militante des droits des femmes aux talents multiples.
De Mabior a parcouru un chemin intéressant. En tant que mannequin, elle a été positionnée comme l'un des premiers visages noirs redéfinissant les normes et les perceptions de la beauté occidentale. Sa présence dans les défilés de mode de designers renommés et célébrés résonne encore aujourd'hui et continue la conversation sur la beauté et la dignité africaines. Elle a défilé pour des créateurs tels que Max Mara, Vivienne Westwood, Sass & bide, Paul Smith, Valentin Yudashkin, Hermès, Jasper Conran, Jean Pierre Braganza, Louise Gray, Emilio de la Moren, Issey Miyake, Maurizio Percoraro, Chanel et bien d'autres.
Après sa retraite du mannequinat, elle s'est installée en Afrique du Sud, où elle a travaillé sur trois films indépendants. Elle a réalisé le film "Tomato Soup", qui a fait ses débuts au Festival International du Film de Durban.
Elle siège au conseil d'administration d'Embrace Dignity, une organisation de défense des droits des femmes qui plaide en faveur de la réforme de la loi pour mettre fin à la traite des personnes à des fins de prostitution.
Elle est notamment connue pour les films "No Simple Way Home" (2022) et "Africa Direct" (2021).
"Akuol Garang de Mabior é uma cineasta versátil e talentosa, modelo, mulher de negócios e ativista dos direitos das mulheres.
De Maboir tem tido um percurso interessante. Como modelo, foi posicionada como um dos primeiros rostos negros a redefinir os padrões e as percepções da beleza ocidental. A sua presença em desfiles de moda de estilistas famosos e célebres ainda hoje tem impacto e dá continuidade à conversa sobre a beleza e a dignidade africana. Desfilou em eventos de Max Mara, Vivienne Westwood, Sass & bide, Paul Smith e Valentin Yudashkin, Hermès, Jasper Conran, Jean Pierre Braganza, Louise Gray e Emilio de la Moren, Issey Miyake e Maurizio Percoraro, Chanel e outros.
Depois de se reformar da carreira de modelo, mudou-se para a África do Sul, onde trabalhou em três filmes independentes.
Dirigiu o filme Tomato Soup, que estreou no Festival Internacional de Cinema de Durban.
Faz parte da direção da Embrace Dignity, uma organização de direitos humanos das mulheres que defende a reforma da lei para acabar com o tráfico sexual e a procura de prostituição. É conhecida pelos filmes No Simple Way Home (2022) e Africa Direct (2021). "
Nimo Loveline is an award winning Cameroonian actress, singer, model and host. Loveline became a sensation after starring as the lead actress in the film, “The Planters Plantation”, which earned her the award for Best Cameroonian Actress at the 2022 Ecran Noirs Festival; Best African actress at the Afriff film festival in Lagos, and; Best Actress at the LFC Awards. The film went on to become Cameroon’s official selection and submission to the 95th Oscars.
Her career started after winning a modelling competition while in high school, and a movie role in “Out of The Blue”, a classic film which has experience a resurgence in popularity. She then joined Ruphina’s House of Fame, a talent training agency in Bamenda and was featured in short films like “Chicha”, “Ndonne” and “Samson”. After several auditions, Nimo landed a minor role in “Shrill”, which became iconic for the popular quote: “Comot for Ya”. Nimo went on to feature in the renowned “Saving Mbango” and, later, the successful film, “Fisherman’s Diary”.
Loveline is the first Cameroonian to win an award for the Best African Actress in the prestigious Africa International Film Festival. She also won the Best Actress at Festival Ecrans Noirs Africa International Film Festival and the LFC Awards Officiel 2022. She is the first and only actress to date, who has ever bagged a nomination at the prestigious AMVCA and three nominations at the upcoming Prestigious Sortigui Awards in Burkina Faso, as well as a nomination for Best Actress at the upcoming Canal D’OR awards.
Nimo Loveline est une actrice, chanteuse, mannequin et animatrice camerounaise primée. Loveline est devenue une sensation après avoir joué le rôle principal dans le film "The Planters Plantation", ce qui lui a valu le prix de la Meilleure Actrice Camerounaise au Festival Ecrans Noirs 2022, le prix de la Meilleure Actrice Africaine au Festival du Film Afriff à Lagos, ainsi que le prix de la Meilleure Actrice aux LFC Awards. Le film est devenu la sélection officielle du Cameroun et sa soumission aux 95e Oscars.
Sa carrière a commencé après avoir remporté un concours de mannequinat pendant ses années de lycée, et un rôle dans le film "Out of The Blue", un classique qui a connu une résurgence de popularité. Elle a ensuite rejoint la Ruphina's House of Fame, une agence de formation de talents à Bamenda, et a été présente dans des courts métrages tels que "Chicha", "Ndonne" et "Samson". Après plusieurs auditions, Nimo a décroché un petit rôle dans "Shrill", devenu emblématique pour la citation populaire : "Comot for Ya". Nimo a ensuite joué dans le célèbre "Saving Mbango", puis dans le film à succès "Fisherman's Diary".
Loveline est la première Camerounaise à remporter un prix de la Meilleure Actrice Africaine au prestigieux Festival International du Film d'Afrique. Elle a également remporté le prix de la Meilleure Actrice au Festival Ecrans Noirs Africa International Film Festival et aux LFC Awards Officiel 2022. À ce jour, elle est la première et la seule actrice à avoir été nominée aux prestigieux AMVCA, avec trois nominations aux prochains prestigieux Sortigui Awards au Burkina Faso, ainsi qu'une nomination pour la Meilleure Actrice aux prochains Canal D'OR Awards.
Nimo Loveline é uma atriz, cantora, modelo e apresentadora camaronesa vencedora de vários prémios. Loveline tornou-se uma sensação depois de protagonizar o filme "The Planters Plantation", que a levou a ganhar o prémio de melhor atriz camaronesa no Festival Ecran Noirs de 2022; melhor atriz africana no festival de cinema Afriff, em Lagos, e melhor atriz nos LFC Awards. O filme tornou-se a escolha oficial dos Camarões e a sua participação na 95.ª edição dos Óscares.
A sua carreira começou depois de ter vencido um concurso de modelos no liceu e de ter conseguido um papel no filme "Out of The Blue", um filme clássico que tem vindo a ganhar popularidade. Em seguida, entrou para a Ruphina's House of Fame, uma agência de formação de talentos em Bamenda, e participou em curtas-metragens como "Chicha", "Ndonne" e "Samson". Depois de várias audições, Nimo conseguiu um papel menor em "Shrill", que se tornou icónico pela citação popular: "Comot for Ya". Nimo entrou depois no famoso filme "Saving Mbango" e, mais tarde, no filme de sucesso "Fisherman's Diary".
Loveline é a primeira camaronesa a ganhar um prémio de Melhor Atriz Africana no prestigiado Festival Internacional de Cinema de África. Também ganhou o prémio de Melhor Atriz no Festival Ecrans Noirs Africa International Film Festival e no LFC Awards Officiel 2022. É a primeira e única atriz, até hoje, que conseguiu uma nomeação para o prestigiado AMVCA e três nomeações para os próximos prémios Prestigious Sortigui no Burkina Faso, bem como uma nomeação para Melhor Atriz nos próximos prémios Canal D'OR.
Clarisse Ndinge is a multi-media entrepreneur and digital maverick from Cameroon. She is known for successfully navigating trends as well as shifting culture and being at the forefront of the innovation of communication in Africa.
Today setting a precedent for women leading in the industry, after graduating with a BSc in Petroleum Engineering, lack of job opportunities in Cameroon motivated Ndinge to explore her other abilities and she leapt into Entrepreneurship.
As a result, Clarisse founded Beta Media, a Douala-based, West African Innovation Award Winning Public Relations Agency, which also develops media content and event management. Further leveraging her skill and passion for communication, Clarisse co-hosted a radio show, Hit Factree, on Media Afrique radio station in Cameroon in 2016. She then worked with the Africa Magic hit TV show, “Star Gist”, to supply them with entertainment content from Cameroon. In 2017 Clarisse was back on the radio again co-hosted the Nabstar radio show, on Sweet FM Douala.
Later that year she founded her public relations company, now known as Beta Media Group which quickly received a West Africa Innovation Award in Abuja Nigeria, for best public relations company. Clarisse’s cultural footprint increased with her receiving the Best Public Relations Officer award during the Bonteh Digital Media Awards in 2018.
Clarrise has always been a blogger and is also the founder of Beta Tinz, one of Cameroon’s most influential infotainment blogs.
Looking to uplift women, she founded the Beta Girls Organization in 2016. A non-profit organization for girls to inspire other girls online, via social media, and offline, through events dubbed ‘Beta Girls Talk Events.’ Clarisse received a Digital Citizenship Award for the positive impact that Beta Girls Organization has had in her community in 2018.
In 2019, Clarisse launched her own TV Show, Beta Torpoh, a talk show hosted by Clarisse where interviews are done with relevant personalities in Cameroonian pidgin.
Always impactful, Clarisse rounded off 2019 by receiving another BDMA Award when her blog, BETATINZ, was crowned ‘Best News Website. Continuing to remain culturally significant, her blog received another award from Cameroon music evolution awards for best entertainment platform in 2022.
Clarisse Ndinge est une entrepreneure multimédia et une pionnière numérique originaire du Cameroun. Elle est reconnue pour sa capacité à naviguer avec succès dans les tendances, à influencer la culture et à être à l'avant-garde de l'innovation en matière de communication en Afrique. Après avoir obtenu un diplôme en génie pétrolier (BSc), le manque d'opportunités d'emploi au Cameroun l'a motivée à explorer ses autres compétences et à se lancer dans l'entrepreneuriat.
En conséquence, Clarisse a fondé Beta Media, une agence de relations publiques basée à Douala, qui a remporté le West African Innovation Award. Cette agence développe également du contenu médiatique et gère des événements.
Leverageant davantage ses compétences et sa passion pour la communication, Clarisse a co-animé une émission de radio intitulée "Hit Factree" sur la station de radio Media Afrique au Cameroun en 2016. Elle a ensuite travaillé avec l'émission télévisée à succès "Star Gist" d'Africa Magic pour leur fournir du contenu de divertissement en provenance du Cameroun. En 2017, Clarisse est retournée à la radio en tant que co-animatrice de l'émission "Nabstar" sur Sweet FM Douala.
Plus tard la même année, elle a fondé sa propre entreprise de relations publiques, aujourd'hui connue sous le nom de Beta Media Group, qui a rapidement remporté le West Africa Innovation Award à Abuja, au Nigeria, dans la catégorie de la meilleure agence de relations publiques. Clarisse a également reçu le prix de la Meilleure Responsable des Relations Publiques lors des Bonteh Digital Media Awards en 2018.
Clarisse a toujours été une blogueuse et est également la fondatrice de Beta Tinz, l'un des blogs d'infodivertissement les plus influents au Cameroun.
Dans le but de soutenir et d'inspirer les femmes, elle a fondé l'organisation Beta Girls en 2016. Il s'agit d'une organisation à but non lucratif visant à inspirer les filles en ligne, via les médias sociaux, et hors ligne, grâce à des événements appelés "Beta Girls Talk Events". Clarisse a reçu un prix de Citoyenneté Numérique pour l'impact positif de l'organisation Beta Girls dans sa communauté en 2018.
En 2019, Clarisse a lancé sa propre émission de télévision, "Beta Torpoh", une émission de discussion animée par Clarisse où elle interviewe des personnalités pertinentes en pidgin camerounais.
Toujours impactante, Clarisse a conclu l'année 2019 en recevant un autre prix BDMA lorsque son blog, BETATINZ, a été couronné "Meilleur Site d'Actualités". Continuant à être culturellement significative, son blog a reçu un autre prix lors des Cameroon Music Evolution Awards en 2022, cette fois-ci dans la catégorie de la meilleure plateforme de divertissement.
Clarisse Ndinge é uma empresária multimédia e uma influenciadora digital dos Camarões. É conhecida por navegar com sucesso pelas tendências, bem como por mudar a cultura e estar na linha da frente da inovação da comunicação em África.
Depois de se ter licenciado em Engenharia do Petróleo, a falta de oportunidades de emprego nos Camarões motivou Ndinge a explorar as suas outras capacidades e a lançar-se no empreendedorismo.
Como resultado, Clarisse fundou a Beta Media, uma agência de relações públicas premiada pela inovação da África Ocidental, sediada em Douala, que também desenvolve conteúdos mediáticos e gestão de eventos. Aproveitando ainda mais a sua capacidade e paixão pela comunicação, Clarisse foi co-apresentadora de um programa de rádio, Hit Factree, na estação de rádio Media Afrique nos Camarões em 2016. Em seguida, trabalhou com o programa de televisão de sucesso da Africa Magic, "Star Gist", para lhes fornecer conteúdos de entretenimento dos Camarões. Em 2017, Clarisse voltou à rádio e foi co-apresentadora do programa de rádio Nabstar, na Sweet FM Douala.
Mais tarde nesse ano, fundou a sua empresa de relações públicas, agora conhecida como Beta Media Group, que rapidamente recebeu um Prémio de Inovação da África Ocidental em Abuja, Nigéria, para a melhor empresa de relações públicas. A pegada cultural de Clarisse aumentou ao receber o prémio de Melhor Oficial de Relações Públicas durante os Bonteh Digital Media Awards em 2018.
Clarisse sempre foi uma blogger e é também a fundadora do Beta Tinz, um dos blogues de informação e entretenimento mais influentes dos Camarões.
Com o objetivo de elevar as mulheres, fundou a Beta Girls Organization em 2016. Uma organização sem fins lucrativos para mulheres inspirarem outras mulheres online, através das redes sociais, e offline, através de eventos denominados "Beta Girls Talk Events". Clarisse recebeu um Prémio de Cidadania Digital pelo impacto positivo que a Beta Girls Organization teve na sua comunidade em 2018.
Em 2019, Clarisse lançou o seu próprio programa de televisão, Beta Torpoh, um talk show apresentado por Clarisse onde são feitas entrevistas com figuras relevantes em pidgin camaronês.
Sempre impactante, Clarisse terminou 2019 recebendo outro Prémio BDMA quando o seu blogue, BETATINZ, foi coroado como "Melhor Website de Notícias". Continuando a ser culturalmente significativo, o seu blogue recebeu outro prémio dos Cameroon music evolution awards para a melhor plataforma de entretenimento em 2022.
Eloghosa Osunde is a talented Nigerian writer and multidisciplinary artist whose work in the genres of Magical Realism, Urban fiction and LGBT literature have proven to be significantly and globally culture shifting and both intellectually and artistically challenging.
Their short stories have been published in the likes of Catapult, Guernica, Berlin Quarterly and The Paris Review where she has a column.
They are the winner of the 2021 Paris Review Plimpton Prize for Fiction, as well as an ASME Award for Fiction. Their work, ‘VAGABONDS!’, was a finalist for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize and long-listed for the Centre for Fiction First Novel Prize. They are a 2020 MacDowell Colony Fellow and the 2021 prose judge of Fugue Journal's annual writing contest. The ‘VAGABONDS!’ Audiobook is a 2022 ASME award winner for fiction and a Future Awards nominee for Art and Literature.
Their work has been universally critically acclaimed, characterised as a phenomenal breakthrough and received rapturous reviews from publications including Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, TLS, Guardian, Star Tribune and Autostraddle It was named a Most Anticipated Book of The Year by Entertainment Weekly, Teen Vogue, NYT, NY Mag, i-D/Vice, Harpers Bazaar, British Vogue, Vulture, Pop Sugar, An Other Magazine, Lithub, The Millions, Ms Magazine, Brittle Paper, Open Country amongst others, and repeatedly hailed as a Best Book Of The Year by publications including the New Yorker, NYT, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, Chicago Review of Books and American Library Association.
Eloghosa’s talent is prodigious. As a visual artist, their has been exhibited across four continents so far. They create art prints for fashion collections and book covers for authors or writing monologues for theatre festivals and building immersive mixed-media. At the heart of global culture, Eloghosa worked on Orange Culture's SS20 collection, creating art prints for the label which showed at Lagos and New York Fashion Weeks. Recently photographed by Carlijn Jacobs, styled by Camilla Nickerson and announced a VS20 artist in Victoria's Secret World Tour '23, Eloghosa's most recent work includes a custom monologue crafted for and voiced by Naomi Campbell. Their work has been selected for the New York Times Portfolio Review; for Photoville's EmergiCubes (2017) and was most recently at the National Museum in Lagos, Nigeria.
Recently profiled by Coveteur for their Class of 2021 issue, Eloghosa has also been featured by Elle, Them, Creative Review and Shondaland to name a few.
Eloghosa Osunde is a talented Nigerian writer and multidisciplinary artist whose work in the genres of Magical Realism, Urban fiction and LGBT literature have proven to be significantly and globally culture shifting and both intellectually and artistically challenging.
Their short stories have been published in the likes of Catapult, Guernica, Berlin Quarterly and The Paris Review where she has a column.
They are the winner of the 2021 Paris Review Plimpton Prize for Fiction, as well as an ASME Award for Fiction. Their work, ‘VAGABONDS!’, was a finalist for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize and long-listed for the Centre for Fiction First Novel Prize. They are a 2020 MacDowell Colony Fellow and the 2021 prose judge of Fugue Journal's annual writing contest. The ‘VAGABONDS!’ Audiobook is a 2022 ASME award winner for fiction and a Future Awards nominee for Art and Literature.
Their work has been universally critically acclaimed, characterised as a phenomenal breakthrough and received rapturous reviews from publications including Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, TLS, Guardian, Star Tribune and Autostraddle It was named a Most Anticipated Book of The Year by Entertainment Weekly, Teen Vogue, NYT, NY Mag, i-D/Vice, Harpers Bazaar, British Vogue, Vulture, Pop Sugar, An Other Magazine, Lithub, The Millions, Ms Magazine, Brittle Paper, Open Country amongst others, and repeatedly hailed as a Best Book Of The Year by publications including the New Yorker, NYT, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, Chicago Review of Books and American Library Association.
Eloghosa’s talent is prodigious. As a visual artist, their has been exhibited across four continents so far. They create art prints for fashion collections and book covers for authors or writing monologues for theatre festivals and building immersive mixed-media. At the heart of global culture, Eloghosa worked on Orange Culture's SS20 collection, creating art prints for the label which showed at Lagos and New York Fashion Weeks. Recently photographed by Carlijn Jacobs, styled by Camilla Nickerson and announced a VS20 artist in Victoria's Secret World Tour '23, Eloghosa's most recent work includes a custom monologue crafted for and voiced by Naomi Campbell. Their work has been selected for the New York Times Portfolio Review; for Photoville's EmergiCubes (2017) and was most recently at the National Museum in Lagos, Nigeria.
Eloghosa Osunde is a talented Nigerian writer and multidisciplinary artist whose work in the genres of Magical Realism, Urban fiction and LGBT literature have proven to be significantly and globally culture shifting and both intellectually and artistically challenging.
Their short stories have been published in the likes of Catapult, Guernica, Berlin Quarterly and The Paris Review where she has a column.
They are the winner of the 2021 Paris Review Plimpton Prize for Fiction, as well as an ASME Award for Fiction. Their work, ‘VAGABONDS!’, was a finalist for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize and long-listed for the Centre for Fiction First Novel Prize. They are a 2020 MacDowell Colony Fellow and the 2021 prose judge of Fugue Journal's annual writing contest. The ‘VAGABONDS!’ Audiobook is a 2022 ASME award winner for fiction and a Future Awards nominee for Art and Literature.
Their work has been universally critically acclaimed, characterised as a phenomenal breakthrough and received rapturous reviews from publications including Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, TLS, Guardian, Star Tribune and Autostraddle It was named a Most Anticipated Book of The Year by Entertainment Weekly, Teen Vogue, NYT, NY Mag, i-D/Vice, Harpers Bazaar, British Vogue, Vulture, Pop Sugar, An Other Magazine, Lithub, The Millions, Ms Magazine, Brittle Paper, Open Country amongst others, and repeatedly hailed as a Best Book Of The Year by publications including the New Yorker, NYT, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, Chicago Review of Books and American Library Association.
Eloghosa’s talent is prodigious. As a visual artist, their has been exhibited across four continents so far. They create art prints for fashion collections and book covers for authors or writing monologues for theatre festivals and building immersive mixed-media. At the heart of global culture, Eloghosa worked on Orange Culture's SS20 collection, creating art prints for the label which showed at Lagos and New York Fashion Weeks. Recently photographed by Carlijn Jacobs, styled by Camilla Nickerson and announced a VS20 artist in Victoria's Secret World Tour '23, Eloghosa's most recent work includes a custom monologue crafted for and voiced by Naomi Campbell. Their work has been selected for the New York Times Portfolio Review; for Photoville's EmergiCubes (2017) and was most recently at the National Museum in Lagos, Nigeria.
Kalenga ‘K-Plus’ Chambatu and Elson Chigerwe are the hosts of Zambia’s biggest podcast, ‘That Zed Podcast’, where they engage African trendsetters and important figures about their success stories.
Since 2022, the podcast has become a revolutionary shifter of culture in Zambia. Leading a consumer base open to innovation, their frank and open conversations with Zambia’s movers and shakers have already amassed over 500K views on YouTube, and attracted over 18K unique subscribers. ‘That Zed Podcast’ offers precisely that each week, building a strong base as one of Zambia’s pioneer podcast experiences, by keeping their material relevant and wholesome — but also refreshingly direct.
K-Plus and Elson’s personal highlights include conversations with award-winning music sensation Slap Dee. “We’ve reflected and reminisced with the Africa Cup winning champion and Chipopolo captain Christopher Katongo and going head to head with the controversial (media personality) Mutale Mwanza.” ‘That Zed Podcast’ has been nominated for “Lifestyle and Entertainment” award at the 2023 THE AFRICAN PODCAST AND VOICE AWARDS.
Kalenga 'K-Plus' Chambatu et Elson Chigerwe sont les animateurs du plus grand podcast de Zambie, "That Zed Podcast", où ils échangent avec des influenceurs africains et des personnalités importantes à propos de leurs parcours de succès.
Depuis 2022, le podcast est devenu un moteur de changement culturel révolutionnaire en Zambie. En menant des conversations franches et ouvertes avec les acteurs clés de la Zambie, ils ont déjà réuni plus de 500 000 vues sur YouTube et attiré plus de 18 000 abonnés uniques.
"Le That Zed Podcast" propose précisément cela chaque semaine, en construisant une base solide en tant qu'une des premières expériences de podcast en Zambie, en maintenant son contenu pertinent et authentique, tout en étant rafraîchissamment direct.
Les moments forts personnels de K-Plus et Elson incluent des conversations avec la sensation musicale primée Slap Dee. "Nous avons réfléchi et évoqué des souvenirs avec le champion de la Coupe d'Afrique et capitaine de l'équipe nationale zambienne, Christopher Katongo, et nous sommes entrés en confrontation avec la controversée personnalité médiatique Mutale Mwanza." "Le That Zed Podcast" a été nominé dans la catégorie "Lifestyle and Entertainment" aux THE AFRICAN PODCAST AND VOICE AWARDS de 2023.
"Kalenga 'K-Plus' Chambatu e Elson Chigerwe são os anfitriões do maior podcast da Zâmbia, "That Zed Podcast", onde envolvem criadores de tendências africanos e figuras importantes sobre as suas histórias de sucesso.
Desde 2022, o podcast tornou-se uma mudança revolucionária da cultura na Zâmbia. Liderando uma base de consumidores aberta à inovação, as suas conversas francas e abertas com os impulsionadores e agitadores da Zâmbia já acumularam mais de 500 mil visualizações no YouTube e atraíram mais de 18 mil subscritores únicos. O "That Zed Podcast" oferece precisamente isso todas as semanas, construindo uma base sólida como uma das experiências pioneiras de podcast da Zâmbia, mantendo o seu material relevante e saudável - mas também refrescantemente direto.
Os destaques pessoais de K-Plus e Elson incluem conversas com a premiada sensação musical Slap Dee. "Reflectimos e relembrámos com o campeão da Taça de África e capitão dos Chipopolo, Christopher Katongo, e estivemos frente a frente com o controverso (personalidade dos media) Mutale Mwanza." O "That Zed Podcast" foi nomeado para o prémio "Lifestyle and Entertainment" na edição de 2023 dos THE AFRICAN PODCAST AND VOICE AWARDs. "
Luna Solomon is a media professional from Ethiopia where, as a female social media entrepreneur, she has leveraged her place in the media landscape to impactfully make her voice heard and shift culture. She is a TV host as well as a radio host at Tirita Media, an urban-themed commercial entertainment, news and business themed media outlet in Addis Ababa.
This multifaceted creative is also a photographer, specializing in portraits at SpiritOfAddis@ facebook lunasolomon eyeem/flicker@lunatickstudios. Through her lens and perspective, her unique vision and narrative of Ethiopia is shared around the world.
Luna creatively curates digital content about lifestyle in Addis through fashion, food, travel and lifestyle segments. They are designed to foster independence and resilience in women as well as inspire empowerment through female entrepreneurship that promotes economic freedom Luna’s ultimate goal is to inspire women to go out and experience new things in the world and live the best versions of themselves.
"Luna Solomon est une professionnelle des médias originaire d'Éthiopie. En tant qu'entrepreneure en médias sociaux, elle a exploité sa position dans le paysage médiatique pour faire entendre sa voix de manière impactante et influencer la culture. Elle est à la fois animatrice de télévision et animatrice radio chez Tirita Media, un média urbain axé sur le divertissement commercial, les actualités et les affaires à Addis-Abeba.
Cette créatrice polyvalente est également photographe, se spécialisant dans les portraits sous le nom de SpiritOfAddis sur Facebook et sous les pseudonymes lunasolomon sur EyeEm et lunatickstudios sur Flickr. À travers son objectif et sa perspective, sa vision unique et son récit de l'Éthiopie sont partagés à travers le monde.
Luna crée de manière créative du contenu numérique sur le mode de vie à Addis-Abeba, notamment dans les domaines de la mode, de la cuisine, des voyages et du style de vie. Ces contenus sont conçus pour favoriser l'indépendance et la résilience des femmes, ainsi que pour inspirer l'autonomisation grâce à l'entrepreneuriat féminin qui promeut la liberté économique.
L'objectif ultime de Luna est d'inspirer les femmes à partir à la découverte de nouvelles expériences dans le monde et à vivre la meilleure version d'elles-mêmes."
"Luna Solomon é uma profissional do sector de comunicação da Etiópia onde, como empresária de redes sociais, tem aproveitado o seu lugar no panorama dos meios de comunicação para fazer ouvir a sua voz e mudar a cultura. É apresentadora de televisão e locutora de rádio na Tirita Media, um meio de comunicação social de entretenimento comercial, notícias e negócios com temática urbana em Adis Abeba.
Esta criativa multifacetada é também fotógrafa, especializando-se em retratos em SpiritOfAddis@ facebook lunasolomon eyeem/flicker@lunatickstudios. Através da sua lente e perspetiva, a sua visão e narrativa únicas da Etiópia são partilhadas em todo o mundo.
Luna faz a seleção criativa de conteúdo digital sobre o estilo de vida em Addis através de segmentos de moda, comida, viagens e estilo de vida. Estes segmentos foram concebidos para fomentar a independência e a resiliência das mulheres, bem como para inspirar a capacitação através do empreendedorismo feminino que promove a liberdade económica O objetivo final da Luna é inspirar as mulheres a sair e a experimentar coisas novas no mundo e a viver a melhor versão de si próprias. "
Kevine Obin is a Television presenter and YouTuber from Ivory Coast. The YouTuber and media personality is known primarily for posting lifestyle vlogs and for hosting “la P’tite Sauce” on Life TV. As the digital revolution sweeps across Africa, Kevin is at the heart of it all, creating short form digital content centred on culture, to great demand from his fan base.
Kevine first launched his YouTube channel in 2017 and has accumulated over 62 million views on his YouTube channel to date. Along with his following on YouTube, Kevoine has also gained over 1.1 million followers and 10 million likes on his TikTok profile, on which he shares POV videos and comedy skits that are reflective of life in France and Côte d'Ivoire.
"Kevine Obin est un présentateur de télévision et un YouTuber originaire de la Côte d'Ivoire. Ce YouTuber et personnalité des médias est principalement connu pour ses vlogs axés sur le mode de vie et pour animer "la P'tite Sauce" sur Life TV. Alors que la révolution numérique balaye l'Afrique, Kevine en est au cœur, créant du contenu numérique de courte durée centré sur la culture, très demandé par sa base de fans.
Kevine a lancé sa chaîne YouTube en 2017 et a accumulé plus de 62 millions de vues sur sa chaîne à ce jour. En plus de sa base de fans sur YouTube, Kevine a également rassemblé plus de 1,1 million de followers et 10 millions de likes sur son profil TikTok, sur lequel il partage des vidéos en point de vue (POV) et des sketches comiques reflétant la vie en France et en Côte d'Ivoire."
"Kevine Obin é um apresentador de televisão e YouTuber da Costa do Marfim. O YouTuber e celebridade na mídia é conhecido principalmente por publicar vlogs sobre estilo de vida e por apresentar "la P'tite Sauce" na Life TV. À medida que a revolução digital se espalha por África, Kevin está no centro de tudo, criando conteúdos digitais de curta duração centrados na cultura, com grande procura por parte da sua base de fãs.
Kevine lançou o seu canal no YouTube em 2017 e acumulou mais de 62 milhões de visualizações no seu canal até à data. Para além dos seus seguidores no YouTube, Kevoine também ganhou mais de 1,1 milhões de seguidores e 10 milhões de gostos no seu perfil do TikTok, onde partilha vídeos POV e esquetes de comédia que reflectem a vida na França e na Costa do Marfim. "
Half and Halve are an eminently bold and creative production house based in South Africa. Co-founded by siblings Shakeel & Tash Toefy, their work in fashion, entertainment and commercial space have generated a dynamic footprint. Seminally rooted in inspiration from lived experiences within the rich culture of the country and the homage to 90’s/2000’s hip-hop culture, the duo have shifted culture for big brands while seeking to empower creatives of colour, shifting the current perception of the creative industry.
Their father’s camera proved to be their symbol of access, as it opened the world of film and the fashion industry, a space that felt uninviting to them and closed off to people of colour. This became the starting point of their career and Half & Halve was born in 2016. Together, they embarked on a journey to expand their skillset, gain practical experience and allowing the team to break down barriers while cultivating their own voice. Shakeel (27), a film director and photographer, handles logistics & operations while Tash (25) leads the creative unit as a Director of Photography and lead editor.
Brands, agencies and celebrities have since come calling for their dynamic vision and exciting storytelling. They have since worked with clients locally and internationally, including Birkenstock, Woolworths, Adidas, H&M, Converse and GQ.
Half and Halve est une maison de production audacieuse et créative basée en Afrique du Sud. Co-fondée par les frères et sœurs Shakeel et Tash Toefy, leur travail dans le domaine de la mode, du divertissement et du commercial a laissé une empreinte dynamique. Profondément enraciné dans l'inspiration tirée de leurs expériences vécues au sein de la riche culture du pays et de l'hommage à la culture hip-hop des années 90/2000, le duo a influencé la culture pour de grandes marques tout en cherchant à donner du pouvoir aux créatifs de couleur, modifiant la perception actuelle de l'industrie créative.
La caméra de leur père s'est révélée être leur symbole d'accès, car elle leur a ouvert les portes du monde du cinéma et de l'industrie de la mode, un espace qui leur semblait peu accueillant et fermé aux personnes de couleur. Cela a été le point de départ de leur carrière, et Half and Halve est né en 2016. Ensemble, ils se sont lancés dans un voyage pour élargir leurs compétences, acquérir de l'expérience pratique et permettre à l'équipe de briser les barrières tout en cultivant leur propre voix. Shakeel (27 ans), réalisateur de films et photographe, gère la logistique et les opérations, tandis que Tash (25 ans) dirige l'unité créative en tant que directeur de la photographie et monteur principal.
Depuis, des marques, des agences et des célébrités ont fait appel à leur vision dynamique et à leurs récits captivants. Ils ont travaillé avec des clients locaux et internationaux, notamment Birkenstock, Woolworths, Adidas, H&M, Converse et GQ.
"Half and Halve é uma empresa de produção eminentemente ousada e criativa sediada na África do Sul. Co-fundada pelos irmãos Shakeel e Tash Toefy, o seu trabalho na moda, no entretenimento e no espaço comercial gerou uma pegada dinâmica. Seminalmente inspirados por experiências vividas no seio da rica cultura do país e pela homenagem à cultura hip-hop dos anos 90/2000, a dupla mudou a cultura das grandes marcas, ao mesmo tempo que procura dar poder aos criativos negros, alterando a perceção atual da indústria criativa.
A câmera do pai provou ser o seu símbolo de acesso, pois abriu o mundo do cinema e da indústria da moda, um espaço que lhes parecia pouco convidativo e fechado às pessoas de cor. Este foi o ponto de partida da sua carreira e a Half & Halve nasceu em 2016. Juntos, embarcaram numa viagem para expandir as suas competências, ganhar experiência prática e permitir que a equipa quebrasse barreiras enquanto cultivava a sua própria voz. Shakeel (27), realizador de cinema e fotógrafo, trata da logística e das operações, enquanto Tash (25) lidera a unidade criativa como diretor de fotografia e editor principal.
Desde então, marcas, agências e celebridades têm vindo a chamar a atenção para a sua visão dinâmica e para as suas histórias emocionantes. Desde então, têm trabalhado com clientes locais e internacionais, incluindo Birkenstock, Woolworths, Adidas, H&M, Converse e GQ. "
