“My name is Mikaélian - rearrange the letters and it’s Kaméilian. I was originally born in Ghana and moved to UK 10 years ago with my beautiful mum and two little sisters. I’ve been doing makeup for a year and some months now. My looks usually are mixing glam with abstract and playful colours. I can go from everyday makeup to outlandish faster than you can click your fingers. This look is based on Having Hope. As an LGBTQIA+ person it comes with darkness especially been black and African so I am here to shine colours and light. ”

“Angela Ogunfojuri is a UK based photographer whose work focuses on fashion and music.

Angela attended the University of Hull, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Management & Accounting. However, upon graduation Angela decided to pursue her passion for photography and has been featured in publications and media around the world. ”

“Sydney Scafe is a US based Spoken word artist and creative that is looking to share their nuanced perspective with the world to bring about the changes all black queer children need in order to just Be. ”

“Paris Grande. Drag Icon, Legend and STAR. The flippin’ and whippin’ Pop Princess. British-Bajan Barbie, Lipsync Assassin & THAT bitch! Tightest Tuck, phattest padded ass, tiniest wait, longest human hair, biggest heels and the highest energy performance guaranteed”

“I think all my work fits under the theme of pride as, the 7 deadly sins define pride as sinful and excessive belief in oneself, but this action of self-assurance doesn’t always need to be viewed as sinful. I think that, especially for women, there is immense societal pressure to be ‘humble’ or lack self confidence in order to avoid making others uncomfortable / aware of their shortcomings, but when I draw black women feeling empowered in their appearance and skin, I aim for my work to be a giant middle finger to this societal norm”