Representation - Afro Swiss Persons In Public Forum Pt. 2

A selection of Afro-Swiss persons in public forums spaces. This forms part of an ongoing collage project highlighting and sharing of Afro-Swiss persons innovating, breaking ground in their respective fields.

There is an importance and power in visible mirrors, not only should our children see themselves in the books, movies and music they consume. They should also see themselves reflected and mirrored in creatives, athletes, politicians, scholars in broader society. And so listed below in alphabetical order, click on names to visit their websites or learn more of their biographies and work.

Angie Addo -Activist, DJ, Musician

Anja Glover - Activist, Social Entrepreneur, Writer

Brigitte Lembwadio Kanyama - Lawyer, President/Founder MélanineSuisse & Black Helvetia Festival

Charles Nguela - Comedian

Clovis Kasanda - Actor, Comedian

David Mzee - Athlete, Inspirational Speaker, Scientist

Denis Zakaria -Footballer

Edwin Arsenio Ramirez - Performance Artist, Stand - Up Comiedian

Hanna - Hair Specialist, Stylist, Co-Founder Curlish

Harald Cropt - Schwinger (Wrestler), Winemaker

James Bantone - Multidisciplinary Artist

Joshua Amissah - Creative Consultant, Curator

Jovita dos Santos Pinto - Academic

Myriam Koné - Multidisciplinary Artist, Writer

Olivia James - Entrepreneur, Founder African Fashion Night

Pamela Ohene-Nyako - Academic, Historian, Founder Afrolitt

Nadine Ndjoko Peisker - Social Entrepreneur, Co-Ordinator Black Helvetia Festival

Naomi Jet - Musician

Noah Okafor -Footballer

Sinisha Lüscher Boakye - Schwinger (Wrestler)

Sylvie Makela - Entrepreneur, Vice President/Co-Founder MélanineSuisse & Black Helvetia Festival

Tilo Frey - Politician

Tina Berner-Azigbo - Hair Specialist, Stylist, Co-Founder Curlish

Yèinou Avognon - Performance Artist

Yvonne Bettkober - Engineer, IT Business Specialist & Executive

This is simply a selection and we are aware there are many others that have come before, are going through and will come to be - we look forward to learning and sharing their stories.