Shades Of Us Storytelling Initiative for African People (‘Shades of Us’)
A non-profit organization using storytelling to address the socio-economic issues affecting Africa, Africans and people of African descent.
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558K+
Blog/Website Views
Shades of Us has reached more than 558,000 viewers with fictional and non-fictional stories around the socio-economic issues affecting Africans since the blog started in 2014.
15K+
Podcast Downloads
The organization runs two podcasts: The Review, focused on reviewing art – music, movies, TV shows, books, etc. – created by Africans and people of African descent; and The Gist, an audio version of the blog. There have been over 15,000 downloads of the podcast episodes since 2017.
12K+
Video Views
Using video logs, films, skits, and documentaries, Shades of Us has over 194,000 impressions and 12,000 video views.
13M+
People Reached on Facebook
Shades of Us has 11,483 followers on Facebook. As a result of organic and paid promotions since 2019, the organization has reached 13,815,824 people.
75M+
Facebook Impressions
Shades of Us has 11,483 followers on Facebook. As a result of organic and paid promotions since 2019, the organization has garnered 75,451,404 impressions
980K+
Twitter Impressions
Shades of Us has 1,233 followers. Tweets from the organization’s account have garnered 980,719 impressions since 2019.
22K+
People Reached on Instagram
On Instagram, the organization has 550 followers and has reached 22,362 people.
444K+
People Reached on LinkedIn
On LinkedIn, Shades of Us has 3,630 followers on both its Profile and Company Pages, reaching 444,960 people across both platforms.
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SWAG Initiative Conference
We attended the National Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Conference hosted by Stand With A Girl Initiative (SWAG) on April 8, 2025, in Abuja. The conference was a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration aimed at finding sustainable solutions to improve the lives of IDPs in Nigeria.

Celebrating Womanhood Gala2025
As with the previous editions, Shades of Us joined NHW on March 28, 2025, for the third edition of the Gala in Abuja. The theme this year was “Her Strength in Every Story: Creative Expressions for Women’s Health,”. It was a reminder that creative expression is not just a mirror to society; it is a megaphone for change.

Waru Camp

PAGED Initiative Conference
On November 27, 2024, Shades of Us joined PAGED Initiative for an event on ‘Speaking Out Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Its Impact on Girls’ Education’. This gathering brought together advocates, survivors, and key stakeholders to discuss actionable solutions for combating SGBV and empowering girls to access education without fear.

Menstrual Health Day
At Shades of Us, Menstrual Hygiene Day is a time to reaffirm our commitment to supporting menstrual health and hygiene initiatives. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we strive to ensure that everyone has access to the resources and support they need to manage menstruation safely and with dignity.

Wassa IDP
Shades of Us attended the Internally Displaced Women’s Conference at Wassa IDP Camp because we believe in amplifying voices, fostering empathy and understanding, advocating for rights, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to capacity-building efforts aimed at empowering internally displaced women.

ALITFEST 2024

UMMI Premiere

BOBAFEST 2024

Mothers2Mothers
We were honored to attend the official country launch of mothers2mothers (m2m) Nigeria in Abuja.



Girls Education Summit

16 Days Of Activism
We are joining the world to commemorate the 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender Based Violence as we continue to advocate for equity, awareness, and resilience in our communities

AlitFest 2023





SWAG Initiative Conference
We attended the National Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Conference hosted by Stand With A Girl Initiative (SWAG) on April 8, 2025, in Abuja. The conference was a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration aimed at finding sustainable solutions to improve the lives of IDPs in Nigeria.

Celebrating Womanhood Gala2025
As with the previous editions, Shades of Us joined NHW on March 28, 2025, for the third edition of the Gala in Abuja. The theme this year was “Her Strength in Every Story: Creative Expressions for Women’s Health,”. It was a reminder that creative expression is not just a mirror to society; it is a megaphone for change.

Waru Camp

PAGED Initiative Conference
On November 27, 2024, Shades of Us joined PAGED Initiative for an event on ‘Speaking Out Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Its Impact on Girls’ Education’. This gathering brought together advocates, survivors, and key stakeholders to discuss actionable solutions for combating SGBV and empowering girls to access education without fear.

Menstrual Health Day
At Shades of Us, Menstrual Hygiene Day is a time to reaffirm our commitment to supporting menstrual health and hygiene initiatives. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we strive to ensure that everyone has access to the resources and support they need to manage menstruation safely and with dignity.

Wassa IDP
Shades of Us attended the Internally Displaced Women’s Conference at Wassa IDP Camp because we believe in amplifying voices, fostering empathy and understanding, advocating for rights, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to capacity-building efforts aimed at empowering internally displaced women.

ALITFEST 2024

UMMI Premiere

BOBAFEST 2024

Mothers2Mothers
We were honored to attend the official country launch of mothers2mothers (m2m) Nigeria in Abuja.



Girls Education Summit

16 Days Of Activism
We are joining the world to commemorate the 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender Based Violence as we continue to advocate for equity, awareness, and resilience in our communities

AlitFest 2023



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