Where African and diaspora creatives get found, booked, and paid. #GetPaidToBeYourself ⚡️
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The ones who stay ready don't have to get ready.
African creatives who understand the hustle keep their bio, services, and portfolio up to date on NewComma.
Be the obvious choice.
newcomma.com ⚡️
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"The process is where all the amazing things are"
@MichaelaCoel ✨
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“The biggest threat is not exploring and engaging in your full spectrum of creativity. Keep gracefully switching your hats”.
Victoria Monét with the word for multitalented creatives. ✨
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.@RAYE is such an undeniable talent.
She made history at the #BRITs2024 last night with the most wins at a single ceremony 🙌🏿
Her maternal 🇬🇭 grandmother Agatha who she is named after, joined her on stage to accept the Album of the Year for 'My 21st Century Blues’ Award 🥹
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Start the day with some @amaarae ⛲️
Her @nprmusic Tiny Desk with @Compozers + @BraxtonCook for #BlackMusicMonth is here! 🇬🇭⚡️
🎶 Big Steppa
Full performance:
piped.video/gGyP2VGUQMY
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If @LittleSimz + @Santandave1 taking home awards and @nellarose + @munyachawawa hosting the red carpet last night at the #BRITs isn't a sign of Africans continuing to break barriers in the UK's creative industry then we don't know what is 🙌🏿
🇿🇼 🇳🇬 🇨🇩 🇬🇧💛
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🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY 🚨
Company: @ladder_hq
Role: Brand Designer
Level: Mid-Level
Location: Remote
Contract: Full Time
Salary: GHS 7000
Apply now at bit.ly/ladderhqjobs
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NewComma is finally available on iOS and Android!⚡️
Connect with thousands of other creatives on the go and discover the best opportunities from across the world right in the palm of your hand 🌐
Start your journey on NC and download the app today: linktr.ee/newcomma
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🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY 🚨
Company: Monday Design (mondaydesign.co)
Role: Graphic Designer
Location: Accra (Hybrid)
Contract: Internship
Salary: GHS 2000 - 3000
Apply now via NewComma newcomma.com/jobs/listings/0…
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Welcome to New Comma!
We are an opportunity-community of native and diasporan African creatives.
Imagine LinkedIn, Fiverr, Behance and The Dots had a baby, that's us!
Launching 2021. 🚀
#GetWaitlisted at new-comma.com ✊🏾
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It's Beta launch day! 🚀
We are a social media platform for local and diasporan African creatives to Connect, Create, Learn & Earn.
Request an invite code to try it out by joining our waitlist at new-comma.com 🎉
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🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY 🚨
Graphic Designer at Particular Agency
Remote (Full Time)
Salary $400 - $1500
Apply now via NewComma newcomma.com/jobs/listings/f…
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We're one of 19 creative ventures longlisted for the Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs 🎉
We'll be pitching to their team in a couple of weeks, wish us luck! 🤞🏿
13. @New_Comma
Co-Founders: Natalie Narh & Nigel Atta-Mensah
NewComma is a social media platform for Black/African creative professionals. Creatives can connect with businesses, job opportunities, funding, and networking both online and irl.
#PositiveImpact #DBACE2024 #SocEnt
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.@kamauwhynaina’s debut album “The Universe is Holding You” is out April 14th!
Standing out as the #NCFund March winner, he plans to show off more of his undeniable talent in this upcoming project. ⚡️
Learn more via his NewComma portfolio 👇🏿
newcomma.com/maufromnowhere/…
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We spent the afternoon with @baaba_jj ahead of her sold out headline show tonight.
Can’t wait to see you if you’re pulling up! Full interview out soon ⚡️
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If you don’t know about @rec_ess, then you don’t know about getting lit in London. ⚡️
In this fifth episode of #HiddenGems, we speak to @jojoldn and @israelvisual about how they brought the visual identity of #RECESSLAND to life.
📽️ piped.video/vLw9ZgIisRo
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Our Wireframe series highlights the processes of African/Black creatives across the world.
Episode two features multitalented indie collective @SuperJazzClub 🟠
Out this week, subscribe to our YouTube channel to be the first to know when it drops ⚡️
piped.video/@newcomma
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Last night confirmed it, @baaba_jj is exactly who she says she is! 🔥
In the latest #HiddenGems episode, we dive into her musical journey and the magic behind her sold-out debut headliner show.⚡️
Check out the full episode here: piped.video/TBb0H-_v9gI
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No one’s doing it like @Z4HIIR 🙌🏾
Our second #CommaSelect of the week is a graphic designer & 3D artist based in Nigeria.
His attention to detail, form and the seamless relationship between nature and geometry in his compositions is what sets him apart.
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🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY
Company: Joos @joosapp
Role: UI/UX Designer
Level: Mid-Level
Location: Accra, Ghana
Role Type: Part-Time (Remote)
Budget: GHS 4000 - 7500
Apply now via NewComma
newcomma.com/jobs/listings/6…
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🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY 🚨
Company: Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa - London School of Economics (@LSEnews)
Role: Graphic Designer
Level: Mid-Level
Location: Remote
Role Type: Contract
Budget: £1000
Apply now via NewComma
newcomma.com/jobs/listings/5…
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This week #CommaSelects @Samiira_Wali - a Somali Visual Artist and photographer based in New Zealand.
We love how beautifully she captures eyewear 🙌🏿
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We're super excited to announce the successful closure of our pre-seed round led by @sfccapitaluk, the UK's leading SEIS fund! 🎉
This investment will accelerate our mission to empower African/Black creatives.
Read more via @YahooFinance bit.ly/43Srjk0
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Our latest line of merch was designed by the amazing @_hasheem ⚡️
It was super important for us to have a clear brief in order for him to bring what we wanted to life.
Check out the brief here via NewComma
newcomma.com/projects/1811
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Celebrating 64 years of Ghanaian independence, here are some of the country’s best young photographers:
dazeddigital.com/art-photogr…
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.@theanabelrose has got us hypnotised with this @amaarae cover 🤩
Angel in Disguise Medley🌹⛲️
piped.video/tKqtAO53V9U?si=GQZF…
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"Ghanaians make very good music with guitars and other string instruments, so I'm going to stick to playing the guitar." ⚡️
Watch the full third episode of #HiddenGems featuring @baaba_jj here: piped.video/TBb0H-_v9gI
Last night confirmed it, @baaba_jj is exactly who she says she is! 🔥
In the latest #HiddenGems episode, we dive into her musical journey and the magic behind her sold-out debut headliner show.⚡️
Check out the full episode here: piped.video/TBb0H-_v9gI
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Congratulations to our winner of the March cycle -
@kamauwhynaina⚡️
Kamau Wainaina is a Kenyan multidisciplinary artist and musician.
Check out his work via NewComma:
newcomma.com/maufromnowhere/…
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Congratulations to our winner of the July cycle of the #NCFund @_akulu - a Malawian multimedia artist ⚡️
For his submission, he shared designs for a beautiful deck of playing cards and intends to curate an event based on them!
Check it out here: newcomma.com/projects/168
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You belong to sunshine ☀️
I belong to rain 🌧️
Watch @baaba_jj's music video for "Sunshine":
piped.video/t_SNGKA8o8k?si=t8Ak…
Creative Direction + Production by NewComma Studio
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Congratulations to our winner of the Women's Photography Competition - @xonorkor! ⚡️
Check out the winning project via her NewComma portfolio:
newcomma.com/projects/xonork…
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Well done to the @dex_ghana team for the amazing execution of #Artmosphere5! 👏🏿
It’s always a seamless partnership with the dEX community⚡️
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Less time creating tensions between African countries, more time learning from each other and getting adequately paid for doing so. ⚡️
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We are thrilled to announce the winner of the inaugural Mensah-Bonsu Foundation Student Bursary, @BrightAckwerh! 🎉
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#OnTheGo with @KiDiMusic ⚡️
In this episode we explore KiDi's career, inspirations, motivations, and advice he has for upcoming musicians.
Check out his creative journey via his portfolio on NewComma: newcomma.com/kidimusic/proje…
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“That clout and acceptance wey we dey find, na from your house e go start. Show working.” - @JoeyAkan
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We are pleased to launch The New Comma Creative Fund!
Three successful applicants will receive a one-time contribution of £300, £200, and £100 respectively.
*You must be a practising creative of African descent aged 18-35 to apply.
Apply here 👇🏾
new-comma.com/fund
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NewComma is launching a jobs feature where you can easily find the next generation of African and Black creative talent.
Post a job with a description and budget, then assess and shortlist talent using our in-built system.
Going live in a few weeks, stay tuned! ⚡️
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We've got @theanabelrose's #DND on repeat all day!
Stream her highly anticipated single OUT NOW 🌹⚡️
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Our new line of merch arrived this morning 🔥
Available at our #CommonGround event on Saturday! 🇬🇧
Grab the last few tickets here: bit.ly/commonground23
🎨 @_hasheem
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⚡️ New Work ⚡️
Watch @baaba_jj’s heartwarming video for Sunshine:
piped.video/t_SNGKA8o8k?si=yYsy…
Creative Direction and Production by NewComma Studio
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Congratulations to the winner of the March 2024 cycle of the #NCFund Sinatra Chumo - @x_sinatra! ⚡️
Sinatra is a Visual Artist with experience in multiple facets, currently focusing on Graphic Design.
Check out his portfolio on NewComma:
newcomma.com/sinatrachumo/pr…
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Low Vibrational Plates - A playlist featuring some of the best sounds from across the continent.
Ft. @yalevisdalwear 🇨🇩, @tanashadonna 🇰🇪, @aylodotsol 🇳🇬, #AlemayehuEshete 🇪🇹, @superjazzclub 🇬🇭 and more.
Curated by @savingbenjis for NewComma
open.spotify.com/playlist/3C…
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Welcome to Wireframe!
Our new series that highlights the various processes of Black creatives across the world. ⚡️
In this first episode featuring @KenteClub, we took a deep dive into the inner workings of a music label.
Watch the full video here:
piped.video/ixAxqs2FZWI
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Last night at @JoewackleGh and @FCTamakloe’s "Goodbye, Gold Coast" listening experience!
The audio drama explores the soundscape of Ghana at the edge of freedom from colonial rule.
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Happy Women's Day! 💁🏿♀️ ⚡
To celebrate, we're inviting African/Black female photographers to participate in our Photography Competition.
The winner receives a free Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom subscription for a year!
Apply now via NewComma:
newcomma.com/jobs/listings/3…
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We're honoured to have led the Creative Direction for HS Vintage Store's debut campaign - #LeadTheCharge ⚡️
It is a celebration of autonomy and the confidence to experiment with timeless fashion.
Well done to the amazing crew and talents who helped us bring this to life!
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🚨 We're now in public beta 🚨
Invite codes are no longer needed to sign up to NewComma!
Create a profile, showcase your portfolio and connect with hundreds of other African creatives in our #CommaCommunity today.
Sign up now for free at newcomma.com⚡
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"It's a no brainer to empower your community" ⚡️
Watch episode 2 of @hellofamilyy's mini-docu series "THE CREATORS" featuring @niyiokeowo
Full interview 👇🏿
piped.video/zOJ9E59v8Mk
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“Sunshine”, @baaba_jj's first single of the year is out this Friday ☀️
Creative Direction & Production by NewComma ⚡️
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"A New Beginning" is a personal rebrand project by @imse_ty
We love the detail involved in this! 🤩
Check out the full project via NewComma 👇🏿
newcomma.com/projects/56
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This is what we imagine when we think of our community of African creatives - the new commas.
We're more than a directory, we're an African Creative Ecosystem. 🌍
We launch in beta tomorrow, sign up to our waitlist at new-comma.com to receive an invite code!
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.@hansonakatti develops a kinetic identity to usher in a new era for African Music & Art Curation Platform @HarmattanRain
Read more via our blog 👇🏿
newcomma.com/projects/1033
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📹 WATCH: Wireframe Episode 2 ft. @superjazzclub 🟧⚡️
In this episode, we delve into the unique experiences of the SuperJazzClub members as they embark on a European tour as an indie creative collective.
Full episode here 👇🏿
piped.video/lp1a40RZ7tA
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Here's some cheeky progress shots of our UI updates. Meaning the projects feature to show your amazing portfolios is on its way🤩
We'll be onboarding everyone else on the waitlist fairly soon, so sit tight!🚀
#NCBetaUpdates
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Join us and @BatchMotion next week for an in-depth breakdown of their latest motion project 'We Are The Next Batch'
If you're a designer, animator, art director, 3D modeller, or just like learning about cool new stuff, this is for you! ⚡️
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There’s DLT the vibe, and DLT the brand ☀️
In this fourth episode of our #HiddenGems series, we share @DLTBrunch's creative process of bringing the events you love to life around the world with @theIfe88, @dbcxptures and @komikamo_
🎥 piped.video/Iw_ldPmAM-4
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PURE BLISS (2024)
@isaiahaldrine
Check out the full concept via his NewComma portfolio: newcomma.com/projects/isaiah…
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Calling all Black Creatives in London!
In partnership with global creative agency, @BlnDollarBoy, this workshop will cover the 101s of Advertising through an Influencer-led approach.
Apply for a spot to attend at bit.ly/bdbncworkshop by September 30⚡️
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📢 FULL TIME REMOTE ROLE
Graphic Designer at Particular Agency
Salary $400 - $1500
Apply now via NewComma newcomma.com/jobs/listings/f…
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The April Cycle for the #NCFund is now open!💰
A monthly microgrant to support an African creative with no strings attached.
So far, we have awarded $4500+ to 15 recipients in 🇬🇭🇿🇦🇳🇬🇲🇼🇿🇼🇦🇴🇹🇿🇧🇼🇰🇪
Apply at fund.newcomma.com⚡️
Submissions close on 28th April at 6PM GMT
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We recently got verified as a brand channel on Giphy!
Search "new comma" or "newcomma" on @Giphy to find our gifs and stickers⚡
2D + 3D Animations by @limexhoney 🍋🐝
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At NewComma, we understand what is needed to discover and recruit African and Black creatives across the world.
Explore our recently launched Jobs Board feature in the latest tutorial with our COO @nigelattamensah 👇🏿
piped.video/gRvz7OIDUO0
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🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY 🚨
Senior 3D Designer at Joos Power
Remote (Full Time)
Salary GHS 10,000 - 15,000
Apply now via NewComma
newcomma.com/jobs/listings/f…
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Meet our hosts for #CommaConnect - @afitsegah and
@zuutg from the @staybyplanpod!⚡️
Comma Connect is our annual social mixer for creatives.
📍Pearly Gate Gardens 🇬🇭
🗓 22nd December, 6PM
🎟 GHS 150
Early bird tickets are almost sold out, get yours at bit.ly/commaconnect22
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🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY 🚨
Company: Quao Realty (@quao_realty)
Role: Digital Marketing Associate
Location: Accra (Office)
Contract: Full Time
Salary: GHS 4000 - 5000
Apply now via NewComma newcomma.com/jobs/listings/c…
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We spent the afternoon with @israelvisual to learn more about his creative process and the illustrations he did for @rec_ess’s upcoming #Recessland
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.@kentekwame is a Graphic Designer and 1/3 of the @ruleofthirdspod
With New Comma's project builder, he was able to break down his creative process for the digital assets he made for @iamkingpromise's "5 Star" album rollout. 🌟
Check it out here:
newcomma.com/projects/220
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NewComma has been named a finalist ahead of the London segment of the UK StartUp Awards! 🎉
The @StartUpNational is a collaboration between the founders of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards; an established programme receiving thousands applications annually.
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Congratulations to our #NCFund winner for November - @titoisoutside ⚡️
Tito is a cultural strategist, activist, poet and Co-Founder of @nourishment_tw.
Find out more about his work via NewComma
newcomma.com/page/titomw/pro…
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Interested in performing at our upcoming events in Accra, London, Cape Town, Lagos, and Nairobi in 2024?
Apply for a spot via the NewComma Job Board:
newcomma.com/jobs/listings/c…
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Official video for @hermansuede's new single "Kumbaya" just dropped! 🔥
Watch the full video here: piped.video/ovz_dNaY3JQ
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Applications close in a week!
How to Apply:
✅ Fill out the Fund Application form at new-comma.com/fund
✅ Sign up to our waitlist at new-comma.com
✅ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
*You must be a practising African creative aged 18-35 to apply.
ALT Applications for The New Comma Creative Fund close in a week! Three successful applicants will receive a one-time contribution of £300, £200, and £100 respectively.
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🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY 🚨
Company: @joosapp
Role: Graphic Designer
Level: Mid-Level
Role Type: Full-Time (Remote)
Apply now via NewComma:
newcomma.com/jobs/listings/9…
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The "To Children": @nosmotsamai exhibition is now open to the public till the 31st of December 2022 at @visitconhill! 🇿🇦
📍11 Kotze Street, Joburg
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Our trail of events for the year ends in Accra 🇬🇭
Join us and Monday Design Co for this workshop at @JamboSpaces that’ll show you how to build a stand out design portfolio to secure the best opportunities!
Spaces are limited, book a slot via this link: bit.ly/ncmportfolioworkshop
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#OnTheGo with @heyarinze of @kengadigital in Nairobi, Kenya! 🇰🇪
We spent the day with Arinze to learn more about the now phygital platform Kenga that documents the life and voice of the African Gen Z.
Watch the full episode here:
bit.ly/otgarinze
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Big love for @starcre8tor!
Natasha Nayo (Star) is a Ghanaian 2D Animator + Illustrator.
Her work has been displayed in various festivals such as Encounters Film Festival, Discop Johannesburg and Annecy Film Festival. 🙌🏿🔥
#CommaSelects
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Everyday is another opportunity for @EkowBarnes to break boundaries and widen the scope for African narratives and we love to see it!
Massive congratulations 🌟
AFCON 2021: Ghanaian Creative Content Producer, Ekow Barnes, produces campaign for global sportswear brand, New Balance - ameyawdebrah.com/afcon-2022-…
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We're rooting for you DJ @soulyin_! 🙌🏿
She's on a mission to break the Guinness World Record for longest DJ set.
She's been playing nonstop in Ikoyi since 20th Sept. and plans to go all the way till 1st Oct.🤯
Show her some love on her IG live 👇🏿
instagram.com/soul.yin/live/
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#CommaSelects ⚡️
Kauwri - an Avant-garde jewellery brand inspired by nature's simplicity with a focus on cowries, shells & natural elements.
#HandmadeinKenya
Find out more via their NewComma portfolio:
newcomma.com/projects/Kauwri…
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This is a @TSE____ stan account!
In the spirit of @TCK_Project, we'll be sharing African creatives we admire who are pushing barriers in their respective crafts weekly.
The first of our #CommaSelects is Thompson Ekong @TSE____, a photographer & visual artist based in Lagos.🇳🇬
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NewComma Projects are a great way to share your portfolio with potential clients and collaborators.
Here's a thread of some of our favourites🧵
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Congratulations to our winner of the June cycle of the #NCFund - @violatheeartist
Viola Dodoo is a traditional and digital artist, muralist and illustrator.
Check out her portfolio on NewComma 👇🏿
newcomma.com/violatheartist/…
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New design work for our client @ladder_hq - a wealth management app that empowers Africans to achieve their financial goals.⚡️
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We're featuring over 50 artists in our exhibition today at our sold out event in London. ⚡️🇬🇧
Find out more about them here via NewComma 👇🏿
newcomma.com/projects/1702
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We've got two funds open this month 🎉💰
We've partnered with #TheCreativePot fund for their first cycle to award five illustrators and animators from a pot of GHS 10,000 to complete a creative project!
Apply now at squidmag.ink/the-creative-po…
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⚡️Tip for applying for a job on NewComma ⚡️
Recruiters use the information on your NewComma profile to determine whether or not you're a good fit for their role.
Ensure the About and Project sections on your profile are up to date before applying for a job!
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‼️PLAYLIST UPDATE ‼️
'New Cult', a playlist by NewComma x
@CULTPOPWORLD featuring artists you need to be listening to right now.
@TimLyre @99PHACES @gaidaaonthewebs @Nonsoamadi @amaarae @TayIwar and more in this set!
Listen now⚡️🪩
newcomma.com/projects/1818
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