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Afrofuturism

resources and information on Afrofuturist Writing, Art and Culture

Solange Knowles

     Solange Knowles, singer, song-writer, actress, model etc, boldly represents Afrofuturism in her visuals for the music video, Don't Touch My Hair. In the music video, Knowles blends social justice, black culture and spirituality through her unique choreography, geometric fashion and empowering lyrics. Her message of embracing her own culture and blackness boldly represents the Afrofuturistic vision of embracing one's culture in a society that rejects it.

Owo Aniette

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      Owo Aniette is a Nigerian 3d Artist, well know for his NFT collection AfroDroids. Aniette's inspiration of African culture, politics, religion and mythology mixed with digital art beautifully displays Afrofuturism in his seamless blending of the black culture and technology.

Jeff Manning

    Jeff Manning, a Philadelphia raised graphic artist, beautifully portrays Afrofuturism in his artwork. He centers black subjects in abstract spaces alternating audience's visions and understanding of what blackness means