
BGF Studios presents
A new creative project shedding light on the profound significance of African women in the creative industry.

OBAASIMA PRESENTS:
SAMUELLA GRAHAM
To celebrate Samuella Graham, winner of the 2025 ObaaSima Creative Fund- we’re hosting an intimate event exploring menstrual stigma through art and storytelling. This special gathering offers a space for dialogue, reflection and creative connection within the Ghanaian creative community.
If you’re in Accra, Ghana, take part in a flower therapy wellness workshop lead by Sade Coker, attend an art talk with Samuella Graham hosted by Curator and Gallery Manager Henrika Amoafo, or join a relaxed networking session aimed at building community among Ghanaian creatives.
Join us: Saturday, 3rd May 2025, 4 - 8 PM
Location: Palm Moments, Asylum Down


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LAUNCHED IN ACCRA, GHANA 2025
In January 2025, Obaa Sima will kicked off in Accra, Ghana with the first of a series of events designed to elevate and support African women in the creative industry.
In collaboration with Palm Moments, we invited artists, creative entrepreneurs and thought leaders to join us for a night of inspiration, celebration, and networking.
PURPOSE
A study by ArtTactic found that only 7% of the top 500 artists in Africa’s art market are women, highlighting the gender disparity that persists in the industry.
In addition, limited access to funding, minimal institutional support and the expectations placed upon women continue to shape their career paths.
As a result, their artistic contributions have often been overlooked, downplayed and dismissed.
MISSION
Obaasima aims to generate new knowledge of creative and cultural industries across the continent.
We hope to enhance the cultural imprint of African women through collaboration, connection and co-creation.
LEARN
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CONNECT
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COLLABORATE
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LEARN • CONNECT • COLLABORATE •

A new funding pot offering micro-grants for women-led creative projects
THE CREATIVE FUND
Recognising the challenges women face in Ghana’s creative industry - including limited access to funding, scarce mentorship, and constrained resources - this fund will contribute to project costs and living expenses, helping women maintain stability as they bring their ideas to life.
This year we’re awarding ONE Ghanaian creative the opportunity to access £500 worth of funding to complete a creative project plus an additional £50 to cover living expenses.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!