Antoinette Isama

Antoinette Isama is a versatile multimedia culture journalist, editor, copywriter, and consultant with a focus on African youth culture, arts, and the diaspora.

She obtained a master's degree specializing in interactive journalism and magazine writing from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

Currently, she serves as the co-founder of FourTwo Creative, a creative agency empowering culturally-relevant brands in the digital sphere, particularly African women-owned businesses.

Antoinette's career includes roles such as content editor at AMAKA Studio, arts and culture editor at OkayAfrica, and a visiting reporter at the Weekend Argus newspaper in Cape Town, South Africa.

Her educational background encompasses studies in journalism, international studies, and anthropology at Loyola University Chicago, and high school education at St. John's College High School in Washington D.C.

Throughout her professional journey, she has contributed as a freelance copywriter at Spherical, a freelance marketing consultant at American Press Institute, and to various media outlets like Bandcamp, BET, EBONY, Audiomack, Essence, Teen Vogue, The FADER, Al Jazeera, Vibe, and more.

In addition to her diverse freelance roles, she has held positions such as culture commentator at WNYC Radio, editorial assistant at Modern Luxury, and communications intern at Words Beats & Life, showcasing her breadth of experience in the media industry.