Ms. Afrika Abney - Consultant Branding Blog

I have been through a lot thus far in my life. I have been courageous and brave enough to share my life experiences. I am sensible, cautious, careful, and practical. I am talented and have experienced betrayal, dishonesty and bullying throughout my life. These forms of behavior that I have encountered shaped me into a strong, gentle, creative and passionate person.  If you were to capture my life, you will probably see dark colors.    

 For Immediate Release Contact: Esther Productions, Inc 202-829-0591 estherproductionsinc@gmail.com SAVE THE DATE FOR The National Reconciliation Week: For Self and Family will be held June 6 through June 10, 2022. It is all virtual     (Washington, D.C.) – The novel coronavirus has helped amplify the importance of family around the world, including in American society. People have lost loved ones at unprecedented rates, sometimes leaving the living without the opportunity to bury them and grief their loss. In far too many cases some of these family members had been estranged from one another. Fathers and daughters may not have seen each other for decades or friends, angry about some slight, had not spoken, sent an email or a text. Save the date for The National Reconciliation Week: For Self and Family will be held June 6 through June 10. It is all virtual. "The NRW is designed to help individuals and families heal from the emotional, mental and physical trauma of e...

The pandemic has impacted many people, small businesses and non profits. Problem solving is an essential skill to utilize during the pandemic.  Since 2020, many people have to wear masks and do social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID - 19. Recently, Omicron occurred and caused many people to be more cautious. This is tricky to deal with and handle because of the perimeters of certain spaces. Different strokes for different folks. Some prefer to risk their lives while others are more cautious and play it safe.  Therefore, the pandemic creates social anxieties, economy disturbance, and change in personal and professional lives. To solve this problem requires reinforcement of pandemic rules and discipline.

 " Does your mask reveal or conceal who you are? And what are the different and opposing aspects of your personality?"                  Since 2020, I have been wearing as it relates to the Coronavirus/COVID - 19. However, I have created many masks for art projects or art lessons. I think that face masks can tell a story about the person without the person saying anything.  Created by Afrika Abney To the majority of the world I am a bit quiet and reserved, and show others my kind heart. I do genuinely care about others' feelings and desires, and are accommodating in my own personal relationships.

  "Barnett Edward Williams, 61, a percussionist who lived his life to the beat of African drums and who loved sharing the drumming tradition with other enthusiasts, died March 4,2006 of a heart attack at the home in the District where he was born. He was a District resident." Considered one of the elders of the drumming circle, he started drumming at the historic park along 16th Street NW in 1967, when he was 11."                                                                       Photograph by Ms. Afrika Abney                                                                  ...

I love creating fun, aesthetically pleasing campaigns for my clients. People usually compliment me on my creativity skills. I have had the opportunity to design numerous flyers and photograph various events. I love using social media as a marketing channel and enjoy spending time scrolling through news-feeds. In fact, I use my formal training and education in the arts to offer and provide services. I think marketing small businesses and non profit organizations requires some form of artistic skills and talents. Fortunately for me, I have an extensive background in the arts. I have been an artist for over 20 years.                     The above photos was one the photos that I took in 2015 at Malcolm X Park. Photograph by Afrika Abney                     On April 4, 2020, Esther Productions, Inc released it's 1st chapbook. Available at estherproductionsinc.com/shop . ...

   When I was a student attending NationHouse from 1978 - 1991, I studied Taratibu taught by Mama Afia.  "Taratibu combines contemporary military drill movements with traditional African dance. Taratibu also integrates vocals, including traditional Negro spirituals, contemporary gospel and songs in Kiswahili, the national language of several East African countries, as well as vocals in Zulu, the most widely spoken language in South Africa." "Mama Afia Nson, art had always been somewhat of a family tradition and the driving force for every venture in her personal and professional life. Afia Nson Bonsu was born 1956 in Trenton, New Jersey. She relocated to the District of Columbia to transfer to Howard University from Mercer County College Fine Arts program after a 2-year hiatus. She created for academia, she created as an outlet, and she created as a means of income; selling jewelry and crafts at various festivals and art events. A mother of 2 sons, and a full...

        NationHouse Anniversary 1980s   I gave away this dance outfit many years ago.  NationHouse 1982       NationHouse 1989   I gave away this outfit many years ago.     NationHouse Anniversary 1980s   I gave away this outfit many years ago. My African Centered Education experiences were traumatizing and somewhat uplifting for me. I was exposed to a different set of men, standards and principles that completely focused on my culture and heritage as a black female living in America. I was enrolled into an African centered school when I was 2 years old and that was NationHouse. Some of my instructors include Mama Afia, Mama Nkechi, Mama Esi and Baba Michael. At NationHouse, I had the opportunity to learn about my roots, culture and heritage. I participated in numerous Kwanzaa programs and events. When I left NationHouse in 1991, I continued to recognize and celebrate my roots, culture and heritage.  Many years l...