Unity. Black Unity
Aaraf Adam approached me to photograph a personal series of hers whilst in New Zealand to help bring together Black Muslim women in the diaspora, specifically in New Zealand, because Afro-Kiwis exist.
She says, “When I got there I noticed that despite the lack of Black faces in the fashion scene, there was an amazing community of Black creatives in the country – many of whom were Muslim women. I wanted to create something that highlighted their visibility."
We wanted to put a focus on something different, Something that embraced the community rather than focusing on how difficult it is to be Muslim.
Team:
Photography: Maegan McDowell
Makeup/Hair: Liv King
Stylist: Courtney Joe
Models: Aaraf Adam & Merhawit
