Afifa Aza

Kingston, Jamaica Jamaica

Artist

Photography / Arts

I grew up in Spanish Town, St.Catherine, Jamaica. I attended St.Jago High School and later went to the University of the West Indies to complete a B.Sc in International Relations, a M.Sc in Governance and PhD in Sustainable Development. I have always admired the critical view my father took towards everyday things and everyday conversation, he was very critical and wise even with his primary school education. I was significantly impacted by the creativity of my mother who was a teacher and her love for books and learning. I live as an artist and a creative grounded in a Rastafarian/African spirituality. Music is my art and I make spaces inspired by music. I am co-founder and creative d