About Camden Black Creatives

About-CBC

Launched in Feb 2021, Camden Black Creatives is a network of creatives and cultural producers of African heritage, strengthened by the global call for equality and overt diverse representation both at institutional level and accessibility to resources.

Our mission is to galvanise support and spotlight the work of established and up-and-coming Black creatives and those from a culturally diverse background across the London Borough of Camden, thereby propelling more equitable representation of artists, freelancers and businesses in the Borough. CBC envisions a multicultural Camden where all individuals and organisations could have an equal opportunity in the Borough.

Through the promotion of Black art and cultures, CBC’s mission is to enrich and develop the community in Camden through diverse creativity, mentoring, education and sustainable commercial ventures powered by inclusive collaborations of artists, businesses and freelancers.

We Love Camden

Camden is known for its diversity, culture and art and we are proud to live and work in the Borough of Camden. We aim to always inspire community pride and that’s why we are working in close partnership with Camden Council, our residents, businesses and visitors  to create a more inclusive corner of the city that inspires and mentors the next generation of creatives.

Our Vision

Our vision is to one day have a permanent and multi use space for black artists, where our creativity can flourish through cultural collaborations and mentoring. CBC envisions a multicultural Camden where all individuals and organisations could have an equal opportunity in the Borough.

Our Mission

Through the promotion of black arts and cultures, CBC aims to enrich and develop the community in Camden through diverse creativity, mentoring, education, and sustainable commercial ventures powered by inclusive collaboration of artists, businesses and freelancers. In addition, CBC is dedicated to making experiences enjoyable and inspirational for everyone who lives, works or visits Camden.

About the team

CBC’s committee members are made up of highly skilled and creative professionals with decades of industry experience as practitioners with their own businesses. Together we have amassed an impressive portfolio of active clients that includes: BBC, African Fashion Week London, The British Film Institute. Exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts, South Bank Centre. Spectacle projections shows on landmark building such as the  House of Parliament and magazine publications Vogue Global and Elle Italia to name just a few.

Caroline “Chi Chi” Chinakwe

Chair

Mixed media artist and designer. Alumni of London College of Fashion, she has over 20 years experience working in the fashion industry and over 7 years as project manager, mentor and facilitator.

Sade Adekoya

Finance Officer

Sade built her career as a Business Consultant over the past thirty years in Industry including financial services, manufacturing, media, entertainment and energy.

Violeta Sofia

Chair

Photographer and Artist based in London, best known for her celebrity photography and political art. Violeta is also a qualified lecturer with 10 years of experience.

Auda Sakho

Press Officer

Costume Creatives and Designer. Auda has worked as a freelance Designer for Julian McDonald and Jonathan Saunders as a Sample Room Assistant and Assistant Designer.