The Team
HIKMA
business strategist
& Event curator
Hello, I’m Hikma. I focus on crafting spaces that bring people together, aligning our present values with a big-picture vision and long-term growth. I’m passionate about building environments where creativity blossoms and community thrives. Through strategic planning and vision-setting, I work to shape Solid Space’s growth and ensure a meaningful, lasting impact.
@lotus_alchemy18
EMÁNI
head graphic designer
Hi, I’m Emáni! I’m a founding partner and lead graphic designer at Solid Space, where I bring our vision to life with bold, engaging designs that connect and inspire. With a BFA in Illustration from School of Visual Arts NYC, I’m passionate about creating visuals that bring people together and make an impact!
@emaninicoledesign
SHEWIT
events & Business manager
Hi! I’m Shewit, also known as Shewtime! I’m a Bay Area native with a passion for events and bringing people together to celebrate life, art, and each other! I excel in creative problem-solving, connecting the dots, and executing amazing ideas to create unforgettable experiences.
MARAKI
Archivist
Hey! I'm Maraki. I specialize in visual storytelling and media archiving at Solid Space, capturing moments while letting people fully experience them. I’m passionate about serving the community, preserving memories, and creating inclusive spaces for creatives, especially within BIPOC communities.
@maraki.girma
gogo
resident dj
& operations Director
Hi, my name is Ugonnaya — but I go by Gogo! I'm a first-generation Nigerian American artist with creative roots in the storytelling tradition of my ancestral lineage. Whether it be through community-building and space-making or DJing and performing, you can always find me at the intersection of my two passions in life: good music and good people!
@eyegobyegogo