MERVKI
The Creator

Awardee

Country

Tanzania

MERVKi The Creator advocates for gender equality through fashion.

Themes
Gender equality
Free Expression / Civil Society
Sexual Expression / Queer Expression
Disciplines
Fashion
Photography
Visual Art
Awards
SEED Award 2022
Supported by
British Council

Profile

MERVKi The Creator, Emmanuel Tchawi, is a content creator, creative director and a fashion designer based in Dar es salaam, Tanzania. He graduated from the University of Dar es salaam with a bachelor's degree in Art and films in 2020. Over the years he has been working with different international photographers, designers and creators to produce visual content and collections inspired by certain African cultures or society. A strong believer in diversity and the inclusion of individuals in society, Tchawi’s work produces Impactful images which were exhibited at Nafasi Art space in Dar es Salaam at the Portrait Visual campaign in 2019. He believes every story can have a potential to change someone’s life so he uses visual art to share more.