Ngalula Mafwata

Ngalula Mafwata is a Franco-Congolese contemporary art curator, editor, and cultural entrepreneur based in Paris and London. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of MAYÌ ARTS, an independent platform launched in 2019 to archive, document, and elevate contemporary African and Afro-diasporic art narratives. Transitioning from a background in luxury fashion and digital strategy, she focuses on expanding institutional visibility and reshaping how contemporary African art history is written through publishing, panel advocacy, and exhibitions.