African Women In Art Award (AWAA) Reveals Finalists For Its 2024 Edition {Full List}

<h4>African Women In Art Award<&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p><strong><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;openlife&period;ng&sol;">OpenLife Nigeria<&sol;a><&sol;strong> reports that the African Women in Art Award &lpar;AWAA&rpar; has officially revealed the finalists for its 2024 edition&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>This prestigious competition&comma; open to women artists from Sub-Saharan Africa&comma; celebrates creative excellence under this year’s theme&comma; &&num;8220&semi;Mother Africa&period;&&num;8221&semi; The theme encouraged artists to explore African identity&comma; heritage&comma; and the continent’s nurturing spirit through their creative works&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The finalists&comma; representing countries such as Nigeria&comma; Zambia&comma; Namibia&comma; Zimbabwe&comma; Sierra Leone&comma; and Ethiopia&comma; were selected by an international jury for their exceptional creativity and innovation&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Their works blend traditional influences with contemporary forms of self-expression&comma; showcasing the richness of Africa’s cultural heritage&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The winners will be announced on 15 January 2025&comma; and their works will be featured in global exhibitions throughout 2025&comma; with stops in Zambia&comma; France&comma; and Russia&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Commenting on the initiative&comma; <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;vanguardngr&period;com&sol;">Yanina Dubeykovskaya&comma;<&sol;a> founder of the AWAA Award and the Her Voice Foundation&comma; said&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><em><strong>&&num;8220&semi;There remains a significant gap in opportunities between boys and girls in Africa&comma; especially in access to education and creative professions&period; I am confident that the AWAA Award and all our foundation’s projects will help close this gap&period; We aim to uncover truly bright talents who will serve as role models for hundreds of girls&period;&&num;8221&semi;<&sol;strong><&sol;em><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Celebrating Talent in Two Categories<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The competition honors artists across two categories&colon; Emerging Artists and Established Masters&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;Emerging Artists&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>This category recognizes rising talents whose works stand out for their innovation and fresh perspectives&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Drawing&colon; Esther Omoshalewa Odunsi &lpar;Nigeria&rpar;&comma; Rebecca Ayansola &lpar;Nigeria&rpar;&comma; Veronica Hantumbu &lpar;Zambia&rpar;&comma; Ainji Epifania &lpar;Namibia&rpar;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<figure id&equals;"attachment&lowbar;27806" aria-describedby&equals;"caption-attachment-27806" style&equals;"width&colon; 212px" class&equals;"wp-caption alignnone"><img class&equals;"size-medium wp-image-27806" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;openlife&period;ng&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;12&sol;mother-2-212x300&period;jpg" alt&equals;"African Women In Art Award &lpar;AWAA&rpar; Reveals Finalists For Its 2024 Edition &lbrace;Full List&rcub;" width&equals;"212" height&equals;"300" &sol;><figcaption id&equals;"caption-attachment-27806" class&equals;"wp-caption-text"><em><strong>African Women In Art Award &lpar;AWAA&rpar; Reveals Finalists For Its 2024 Edition<&sol;strong><&sol;em><&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<p>&&num;8211&semi; Mixed Media&colon; Claire Chelemu &lpar;Zambia&rpar;&comma; Alice Muimui &lpar;Zambia&rpar;&comma; Maria Mbereshu &lpar;Namibia&rpar;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Painting&colon; Mwaba Marie Chandia &lpar;Zambia&rpar;&comma; Dim Martha Chiazoka &lpar;Nigeria&rpar;&comma; Hawa-Jane Bangura &lpar;Sierra Leone&rpar;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Sculpture&colon; Ainji Epifania &lpar;Namibia&rpar;&comma; Nyasha Chigama &lpar;Zimbabwe&rpar;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Digital Art&colon; Natasha Mwila &lpar;Zambia&rpar;&comma; Vetutekule Shikongo &lpar;Namibia&rpar;&comma; Aislinn Finnegan &lpar;Zambia&rpar;<br &sol;>&NewLine;Established Masters&colon;<br &sol;>&NewLine;This category celebrates seasoned professionals who have significantly impacted the art world through exhibitions and mentorship&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&&num;8211&semi; Painting&colon; Millicent Osumuo-Onuegbu &lpar;Nigeria&rpar;&comma; Eden Mulu Abay &lpar;Ethiopia&rpar;&comma; Selamawit G&period; Tsadik &lpar;Ethiopia&rpar;&comma; Nukwase Tembo &lpar;Zambia&rpar;&comma; Hermela Abayneh &lpar;Ethiopia&rpar;&comma; Mulenga J&period; Mulenga &lpar;Zambia&rpar;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Mixed Media&colon; Mulenga J&period; Mulenga &lpar;Zambia&rpar;&comma; Onyinye Ezennia &lpar;Nigeria&rpar;&comma; Natasha Evans &lpar;Zambia&rpar;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Sculpture&colon; Mulenga J&period; Mulenga &lpar;Zambia&rpar;&comma; Djakou Kassi Nathalie &lpar;Namibia&rpar;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Upcoming Exhibitions<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The winning works will be showcased at a series of international exhibitions&comma; providing artists with a global platform to connect with collectors&comma; critics&comma; and art lovers&colon;<br &sol;>&NewLine;<em>&&num;8211&semi; March 2025&colon; Zambia <&sol;em><br &sol;>&NewLine;<em>&&num;8211&semi; May 2025&colon; France <&sol;em><br &sol;>&NewLine;<em>&&num;8211&semi; October 2025&colon; Russia<&sol;em><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;