Your Instagram feed should do more than just serve you endless ads and pet videos (though, no shade to the cat content). If you’re looking for inspiration, entertainment and creativity these accounts deliver in spades.
From a celebration of Black love that will make you believe in romance again to an artist turning braids into high fashion, and a tech powerhouse connecting black women to top careers, these pages are anything but boring.
Zemirah Moffett knows a thing or two about love – and she’s sharing it with the world. Originally created as her personal “manifestation board”, this account has blossomed into a lauded celebration of Black love – and we’re here for it! Whether you’re in love, looking for love, or just love love, this is your new go-to account, with swoon-worthy couple goals, hilarious dating memes, and updates on real-life meetups hosted by Zemirah herself.
Alice Oluyitan and Antonia Kemi Omisesan are the sisters behind GBEMI, the ASOS-stocked fashion brand that’s all about bold prints and bright colours. Their tagline, “for the queens who wear dreams,” says it all. Follow for outfit inspo that screams confidence, sneak peeks at new collections, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of their design process from sketches to runway-ready.
Thought synthetic hair was just for styling? Taiba Akhuetie is here to prove us all wrong. The East London artist is turning braids into couture, furniture and whimsical art masterpieces. Designs so far include Fiorucci’s SS25 collection and five-metre wall hair constructions for London institutions. Follow for behind-the-scenes peeks at her intricate process, and proof that fashion and art know no limits.
Professor A. M. Darke is not just an academic but a tech game-changer. As the founder of the Afro Hair Library, she’s creating space for better representation of Afro-textured hair in video games and animation. Her free resource, built by Black artists, lets users download game characters and hairstyles to bring more diversity into gaming. Follow for updates on her work and to learn how she’s changing the face of digital representation.
Boston-based visual artist Ambrojah creates unapologetic, vibrant and deeply personal artworks celebrating women in all their forms. Her pieces champion self-love, sexual freedom and body positivity with bold strokes and captivating colours. Stick around for sneak peeks of her artwork, updates on workshops, and info on her popular sip-and-paint sessions. This is a dream space for art lovers and advocates for empowerment.
Making moves in tech and finance is what Girls Talk Corporation does best. This powerhouse organisation is all about connecting black women and girls to opportunities in these booming industries. From high-profile summits supported by LinkedIn and HSBC to grassroots career panels, their events are as inspirational as they are practical. Follow for career advice, event updates and a supportive network that’s here to help you smash your goals.
