ABOUT ÁJÍFA

ABOUT US

ÁJÍFA is an independent non-profit platform comprising of a Gallery, Journal, Cinema and Spotlight corner, dedicated to
advancing diverse creativity.

ÁJÍFA means silver in the Ígálá language of Nigeria, West Africa.

With a focus on arts, entertainment and education, ÁJÍFA was created for us and by us to equip and empower a new generation of diverse talent. On this platform you will find creative works of varying mediums that are collaborative, unique and fun.

It is our vision to be a leading force driving the shift in diversity and inclusion across arts, entertainment and publishing, which we aim to do by showcasing, inspiring, educating and supporting creatives from our global network.

ÁJÍFA is uniquely positioned within the creative industries, maintaining a multicultural team, a multinational presence and an international reach. We are headquartered in the United Kingdom, with our core team based in both London and Leeds.

ÁJÍFA is an independent non-profit platform comprising of a Gallery, Journal, Cinema and Spotlight corner, dedicated to advancing diverse creativity.

ÁJÍFA means silver in the Ígálá language of Nigeria, West Africa.

With a focus on arts, entertainment and education, ÁJÍFA was created for us and by us to equip and empower a new generation of diverse talent. On this platform you will find creative works of varying mediums that are collaborative, unique and fun.

It is our vision to be a leading force driving the shift in diversity and inclusion across arts, entertainment and publishing, which we aim to do by showcasing, inspiring, educating and supporting creatives from our global network.

ÁJÍFA is uniquely positioned within the creative industries, maintaining a multicultural team, a multinational presence and an international reach. We are headquartered in the United Kingdom, with our core team based in both London and Leeds.

OUR TEAM

Mary Ojidu

Founder & CEO

Ipsa Dhariwal

Creative Director

Bonita Darkoh

Brand Director

Lola Coker

Cinema Curator

Kelly Kirkland

Junior Editor

Carole Maillard

Ilustrator

OUR PLATFORM

Gallery

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The ÁJÍFA Gallery is an exhibition corner that centres People of Colour, with a focus on documentary photography, editorials and fine art. We welcome photographers, illustrators, painters, sculptors, printmakers, multi-disciplinary artists, designers, stylists and more to this corner.
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Spotlight

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The ÁJÍFA Spotlight is an educational corner where you can find in-depth and engaging interviews with established industry professionals. We focus on unpacking their unique journeys, creative processes and experiences. If you are a creative who is looking for honest, first-hand accounts of lived experiences, from individuals who have found success within the industries that you are also aspiring to progress in, this is the corner for you.
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Journal

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The ÁJÍFA Journal is a collection of written works, comprising of poetry, fiction, opinion, personal and think pieces by People of Colour. This space focuses on amplifying voices and providing sharp and topical pieces from writers within our global community.
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Cinema

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The ÁJÍFA Cinema provides a curated selection of short films that feature and have been directed, filmed and produced by People of Colour. In this corner we focus on premiering and showcasing high-quality documentary, drama and animated short films from innovative and diverse teams.
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OUR CONTENT

ÁJÍFA has been developed from a need for more mindful and meaningful digital consumption. The mass influx of posts, algorithms and ‘suggested content’ can have us trapped in endless scrolling sessions, which is proving to have a more negative impact on the mental health of individuals within our community. As a platform with a large audience, we are choosing to be intentional about the content that we produce and release onto the internet and social media.

We have chosen to offer our community a well curated, mindful and inspiring selection of content. You can sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know about new opportunities and to keep up with our content.

OUR CONTENT

ÁJÍFA has been developed from a need for more mindful and meaningful digital consumption. The mass influx of posts, algorithms and ‘suggested content’ can have us trapped in endless scrolling sessions, which is proving to have a more negative impact on the mental health of individuals within our community. As a platform with a large audience, we are choosing to be intentional about the content that we produce and release onto the internet and social media.

We have chosen to offer our community a well curated, mindful and inspiring selection of content. You can sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know about new opportunities and to keep up with our content.

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