The Nzinga Project

Welcome to The Nzinga Project! 

A youth-led organisation founded in July 2020, this project was created to empower and uplift the voices of young black people. This channel features the art, advice, talent, thoughts and experiences of our contributors - an inspiration for more people of colour to take the floor and be heard. Hopefully, this will inspire others to follow suit!

The name of the project is inspired by the Angolan ruler, Queen Nzinga, who ruled the Ambundu kingdoms for 40 years in the face of trial and tribulation. A resilient and fearless leader, she is remembered to have been one of Africa’s most powerful women. She used her intelligence, military and political strategy to defend her land and people, and successfully resisted colonisation by the Portuguese throughout her life.

Queen Nzinga’s strength, virtue and aptitude are esteemed qualities, reflected in so many young people today. It’s time to uplift the voices of tomorrow’s leaders.

The change starts now.