Princess Adjoba Nyaniba Yankson Joh began her academic journey with top distinctions in Ghana before pursuing higher education in The Gambia. There, she earned diplomas from both the West African Insurance Institute (WAII) and the Management Development Institute (MDI). Following her studies, she built a highly successful eight-year career in the Gambian insurance industry with Gamstar and Great Alliance Insurance. Renowned for her dedication and ambition, she rapidly rose from underwriter to head the reinsurance department and was honored with a Certificate of Merit.

Despite her corporate success, she held a lifelong passion for art and crocheting. Evolving her childhood weaving hobby into a business, she officially registered ADJOBA DESIGNS in 2010. Driven to expand her creative impact, she joined the Association of Small Scale Enterprises in Tourism (ASSET) and engaged in extensive media outreach to elevate her craft.

A defining turning point occurred when she met the South African Cultural Heritage and Peace Emperor, H. Malatsi SIWA. Recognizing art as her true calling, she trained extensively under him across multiple creative disciplines. Since 2010, Princess Nyaniba has traveled across Africa alongside Emperor Siwa as a core member of THE MESSENGERS OF MESSAGES (MOMS)—a Pan-African cultural and artistic movement they co-founded, which formalized as an NGO in 2020.

Through MOMS, she expanded her career internationally and dedicated herself to profound humanitarian work. Today, she utilizes art and culture to empower underprivileged youth, women, migrants, and people with disabilities. Her impactful advocacy and artistic contributions have earned her widespread recognition, including prestigious awards from presidents, kings, and international organizations across the continent.

Member of the "ART27 - Visual Arts Promotion" in The Gambia since 07/2026

EXHIBITIONS  -  2026