Celebrating Black Women — Africa & Beyond

✦ Our Team

Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief

The editorial direction of Authentik Shapes is set by a team of journalists and editors with deep expertise in African culture, fashion journalism, business reporting, and digital storytelling.

Editorial Sections

  • Culture & Society: Senior editors specializing in African politics, arts, and social movements
  • Beauty & Style: Beauty editors with expertise in Black skin, natural hair, and African fashion
  • Business & Empowerment: Business journalists covering African entrepreneurship and finance
  • Health & Wellbeing: Health editors in partnership with African medical professionals
  • Travel: Travel correspondents based across the African continent and diaspora

Illustration Team

Our distinctive illustrated visual identity is created by a collective of African and diaspora illustrators. Each illustration is created exclusively for Authentik Shapes.

Join Our Team

We are always looking for talented journalists, editors, and illustrators. Send your portfolio to: careers@authentik-shapes.com