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 Jepchumba is a globally recognized digital artist, creative technologist, and cultural innovator pioneering the intersection of African art, design, and technology. Named one of Forbes’ 20 Youngest Power Women in Africa and featured in The Guardian’s Top 25 Women Achievers in Africa, she has been instrumental in shaping Africa’s digital creative landscape.

As the Founder of African Digital Art (ADA) and Future Lab Africa, Jepchumba has created platforms that champion African digital expression across animation, AR/VR, digital painting, and gaming. ADA, an award-winning international collective, connects artists from Cairo to Johannesburg, fostering collaboration, innovation, and global recognition for African creatives.

A sought-after UI/UX Design Lead and Digital Art Curator, Jepchumba seamlessly blends user-centered design, indigenous knowledge systems, and digital storytelling to redefine how African culture is preserved and experienced in the digital age. Her expertise has made her a trusted voice in crafting immersive digital experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.

Beyond design, Jepchumba is a cultural ambassador, traveling the world to advocate for Africa’s creative technology sector. Whether curating exhibitions, leading design teams, or consulting for global brands, she is committed to building a more inclusive, innovative, and beautifully designed digital future.

Explore her work and connect to see how she’s shaping the next era of African digital creativity.

Curation & Digital Storytelling
90%
Expertise in crafting visually compelling and interactive digital experiences, selecting, organizing, and presenting digital art and design content in a way that creates meaningful narratives, fosters engagement, and preserves indigenous knowledge through digital platforms
User Experience (UX) Strategy & User Interface Design & Research
75%
Expert in African-focused UI/UX design, crafting culturally resonant digital experiences that integrate indigenous aesthetics, user behaviors, and accessibility to enhance engagement across diverse African audiences.
Interactive & Immersive Media Design
75%
Expertise in crafting visually compelling and interactive digital experiences, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and other immersive media, with a focus on African innovation.
Digital Archiving
75%
Skilled in digital archiving, preservation techniques, and user-centered design to ensure seamless access to African digital art and indigenous knowledge
40 Under 40 Art & Tech, Apollo Magazine

2021

Digital Lab Africa Winner (Web Content), Digital Lab Africa

2018

Top 10 African Tech Entrepreneurs, The Guardian

2016

Awesome Women of 2014, Cosmopolitan Magazine

2014

Top 25 African Women Achievers, The Guardian

2013

Digital Communities Honorable Mention, Prix Ars Electronica

2013

20 Youngest Power Women in Africa, Forbes

2012

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