​                                             About me
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umaimah (@colouredbraids) is an animation artist from northern nigeria. she spends most of her time painting, collecting floral dresses / trinkets and playing with her calico kitten.
she has worked with animation studios like - disney tva, cartoon network, warner brothers, nickelodeon and bento box.
e-mail - udamakka@gmail.com
Press and Panels
​​Solo Gallery Exhibition - TAG

Umaimah's solo gallery show 'coloured braids' will take place at the TAG gallery In Burbank, CA. Opening reception will take place on April 6th, 5-8pm PT. Pieces will be displayed until May 1st.
Keyframe Magazine
As a member in The Animation Guild, Umaimah was interviewed about her signature lighting skills in her design work and what being in the union means to her.
Creative Howl
Umaimah spoke about her process on a visual development design project on Creative Howl, a site that features talented designers and illustrators around the world.
Black N Animated Podcast
Earlier in her career, Umaimah and her professional peers give advice on how to get into the animation industry using networking skills, on The Black N Animated podcast on Spotify.
Black Nerd Problems
Umaimah talks about her style and aesthetic in her design work with Black Nerd Problems. 
The Nation
Umaimah is interviewed about her inspiration as a designer in animation by The Nation a Nigerian magazine labelled second-most-read media site / newspaper in the country.
Wacom with Lightbox Expo
Umaimah is joined with her peers to talk about being the few black designers/artists who are working in the animation industry and how they are breaking boundaries in animation studios at Lightbox Expo sponsored by Wacom.
Okay Africa
Umaimah is interviewed by Okay Africa ( the largest US-based digital media platform dedicated to African culture, art and politics) about her inspirations, the themes in her work and how colors and props stand out in her work.
Panel Discussion at Loyola Marymount University, Fullerton.
Umaimah was invited to Loyola Marymount University on a panel discussion about The critically acclaimed animated film Entergalactic as an animation professional. She spoke about the art direction and the path we see art direction take in Animated characters that are comic artists.
Women in Animation at California State University, Fullerton.
Umaimah gave a talk to the Women In Animation organization at the California State University about her art and animation journey to being a Color Designer on Proud Family: Louder & Prouder.
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