In this original creation by Lotza, an African woman, facing right, embodies the momentum toward the future. Her gaze is both calm and determined, bathed in a deep blue that highlights her inner strength, wisdom, and beauty. Through her, an entire continent is expressed, rich in its diversity, history, and promise.
Around the world, millions of African women are forging their own paths. They are mothers, business leaders, artisans, doctors, activists, artists, and teachers. They belong to multiple cultures, languages, and traditions, and each, in her own way, shapes the reality around her.
Despite the progress made, the challenges remain immense. Many African women still face persistent inequalities: restricted access to education or healthcare, violence, discrimination, and invisibility in decision-making spaces. And yet, they resist, innovate, build, and inspire.
This illustration pays tribute to all these women. It invites us to recognize their essential role in society, to celebrate their courage, and to amplify their voices. It is a call to look to the future with them and to work for a fairer and more egalitarian world. A powerful, committed, and profoundly human work.
