Rita Bunatal is the creative director of the Pan African Lifestyle Brand & Creative Collective, Malaika Collective. She is passionate about creating designs that reflect the unique experiences of 1st generation African and Black women living between the U.S. and Ghana. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications such as BuzzFeed, The New York Times, Blavity, HerCampus & Essence Magazine. Through her brand, Rita hopes to challenge and redefine the dominant narrative around Africa.
Rita has a strong background in marketing and innovation, having worked in SheaMoisture Hair Care at Sundial Brands. She also helped launch the ‘How To’ video series. She holds a B.S. in Communication Management and Design, with a Corporate Communications focus, and minors in African Diaspora studies & Communication studies.
