
Oyiza Adaba's work as a journalist and filmmaker has helped to amplify African perspectives. She founded the media platform Africa-Related in 2008 to develop concepts that use media tools to tell authentic stories. This platform allows her to produce, write, and report on African news and issues. Through her journalism, filmmaking, and involvement in art organizations, Oyiza Adaba has dedicated her nearly 30-year career to developing and sharing authentic African stories and narratives on global platforms. Her feature documentary "DELA: The Making of El Anatsui" (2023) is highly praised globally for bringing African art and culture to international audiences. She is now directing a historical documentary series focused on promoting and preserving African textile traditions called "WOVEN: The Intriguing Journey of the Ebira Cloth". Oyiza Adaba is a member of several notable organizations including the NY Foreign Press Center, NYWomen in Film&TV, + Chairperson of the Tom Adaba Legacy Foundation.