African Women & Their Stories (A.W.A.T.S.) is a dynamic collective of young creatives in Sierra Leone, driven by passion and committed to amplifying the voices and stories of African woman and girls through compelling visuals
In 2024, A.W.A.T.S. released the short film "GBOROKA", which highlights the beauty of feminine unity in Sierra Leone's Bondo culture, while drawing attention to the practice of female circumcision.
The apparel collection is a statement in support of ending female circumcision.
The word "GBOROKA" refers to a woman who has not undergone female circumcision.
