Legal Name
Haneefah Adam
About
Haneefah Adam is a Nigerian visual artist, creator, and founder of Hijarbie, a mini hijab brand. Haneefah earned a degree in Physiology and a master’s in pharmacology, but built her career in visual art. Her creative work explores issues of identity, culture, and representation.
In 2015, she gained fame by creating her own version of the Barbie doll, modified with a hijab; in 2016, she won the #TechMeetArtNG exhibition, which was pivotal in launching her career. Her career requires her to paint, create food-related art, and sew the attire on her ‘Hijarbies.’
She held her solo exhibition titled "Lifelong percussion" at Angels and Muse in Lagos. Her artistry, "Her Story", was featured at Rele Art Gallery Lagos (2018), Impart Art Fair Lagos (2019), and "A Changing Landscape the Female" at Van Der Plas Gallery, New York. In 2023, Haneefah was a fellow of the Leading African Women in Food Fellowship program (LAWFF)-2023.
