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2025 COHORT
DC100
graphic designer

Namhla Zondo

+ illustrator, concept artist

Pushing Culture Forward

"She ignites conversations through powerful visuals that celebrate African narratives."

African identitynarrative-ledcultural symbolismcontemporary artwomanhood

Biography

Multidisciplinary visual artist and graphic designer Namhla Zondo works at the intersection of African identity, storytelling, and contemporary culture. Her practice spans digital illustration, brand design, pattern-making, and conceptual art with strong focus on narrative-led visuals. At the core of her work is desire to document, reinterpret, and celebrate African experiences in ways that feel both grounded and forward-looking, exploring themes of identity, womanhood, memory, and cultural symbolism. She drives culture forward by creating work with intention, visuals that carry meaning, spark conversation, and reflect lived experiences, building platforms and opportunities for African creatives, contributing to visual language that is unapologetically African, emotionally resonant, and globally relevant.

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