Work

Ms. Afrika Abney is a seasoned consultant known for delivering outstanding results in various industries. She focuses on providing strategic guidance and effective solutions to complex challenges, specializing in creating innovative strategies for business growth and operational improvement. With over 20 years of experience at Esther Productions, Inc., Ms. Abney excels in photography services and managing email campaigns and social media strategies to increase event attendance and client satisfaction.

Some of the notable events Ms. Abney has provided services for include the National Daddy Daughter Reunion Tour, Building Families in the 21st Century, The Gift, Daughters Speak Out, Sip, Paint and Reflect, PaintSpiration: Reflect and Paint!, Spring Cleaning: Mind, Body and Spirit, The Fatherless Daughters Speak Out, Esther Productions, Inc Butterfly Series, Inside Job: The Art of Personal Essay Writing (Workshop for Teens), Inside Job: The Art of Personal Essay Writing (Workshop Sequel for Teens),  Reconciliation Week, Joy Jones' Double Dutch, Writing Institute for Teens, Teens Authors Talk, Understanding and Overcoming Fatherless Daughter Syndrome, The Power of Poetry in You, Women Are Poetry in Motion Every Day in Every Way, Kaleidoscope: A Writing Club, Winners Circle,  Soaring Sisters Circle, Whatever Happened to Daddy's Little Girl? Unraveling the Mystery; Healing the Pain; Growing the Personal Power, Discovering Me Summit and Awards Ceremony, Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflection on Life, MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: KALEIDOSCOPE WOMEN'S WRITING COLLECTIVE, Women Blossoming, NRW 2023, Me, Myself and Our Story: The Art of the Personal Essay, A Writing Workshop for Girls,Me, Myself and Our Story: The Art of Memoir, Part 1, Discovering Me...Without You: An Annual Personal Essay Contest,African Americans and Children's Literature: A Symposium and Exhibition, and AACL Tour.

Part of Ms. Abney’s work and services as a consultant since 1992 requires her to outreach to  schools, colleges, churches, community centers, and other businesses outside of Washington, DC. Ms. Abney’s work revolves around effectively communicating with these entities to promote events and initiative, such as MidnightRose. 

Throughout Ms. Abney’s career, she has honed her skills in strategic communication, event promotion, and audience engagement. She prides herself on her ability to effectively reach and connect with diverse groups of people, ensuring that the message is delivered clearly and concisely.

Past Clients (Partial Listing) include:

• Doc Powell, Founder of the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers

• African American Women's Resource Center

• Mr. Ralph Nader

• Mr. Kerry Pearson

• Mr. Lester Cuffie

• Anacostia Art Gallery and Boutique

• BZB International

• New Harlem Gallery

• Wisteria ArtSpace

• Emma Mae Gallery

• Phillips Collection

• The Corcoran Gallery of Art

• Higher Achievement

• Young Playwrights' Theatre (YPT)

• Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC

• DC International School - DCI

• Mundo Verde Public Charter School