Keisha Okafor
Biography ▼
Keisha is a Nigerian-American artist and designer whose work brings joy and celebrates people. Her work is inspired by her culture, the 90s, music, and fashion. Some of her clients include Spotify, IDW Publishing and YouTube. In her personal time, you can find Keisha on the hunt for dolls to add to her collection or belting her favorite Spice Girls tracks. This North Carolina State University alum captures the vibrancy of everyday moments in her bold, texture-rich designs that celebrate her heritage and community.
Recent Projects
Keisha Okafor
Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls tells the stories of 100 inspiring Black women. Keisha Okafor illustrated portraits for two of the featured women: Brazilian rapper, MC Soffia, and actress and producer, Marsai Martin.
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A Song So Black So Proud
A Song So Black So Proud is based on the song, “Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)”. The book encourages readers to sing along to the lyrics and lift their own voices in celebration of Black pride and identity. The picture book is illustrated by Keisha Okafor, including...
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My Smock Is A Story
Illustrated by Keisha Okafor and published by Harper Collins, My Smock Is A Story, is a joyful and lyrical picture book about a young boy who receives his first smock as a gift and his Dad teaching him that every smock has a special story that celebrates the past, present...
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