Nina Womack, an inspiring creative entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California, is a powerful advocate for Africa and its diaspora. Widely regarded as a transformational leader, her life’s work embodies empowerment, connection, and cultural celebration.
Raised in South Los Angeles, Nina was influenced by the vibrant culture around her, fostering a deep love for the arts and community involvement. These early experiences shaped her career in entertainment, where she developed into a skilled creative entrepreneur and a visionary leader. With a passion for uplifting Africa and its diaspora, she has become a prominent figure in brand development and awareness, earning her the respected title of “Development Queen” in Ghana.
Nina’s extraordinary journey has spanned decades, marked by the production of culturally impactful events, theater productions, films, and multimedia works celebrating African heritage.
Queenmother Nina Womack: Where Creativity Meets Activism
Nina’s career blends entertainment and activism, a synergy that drives her mission for positive change. With years of experience in the entertainment industry, she channels her skills into storytelling and cultural representation to inspire and mobilize communities worldwide. Her work is rooted in her heritage, making her a trailblazer in the movement for transformative change across Africa.
Pioneering Role in the Entertainment Industry
Nina’s path in entertainment began early, starting as a child actor and print model at age four. Her career flourished, moving from a film production intern to executive roles at organizations like BET’s Directors Circle FilmWorks and Lacy Street Studios. Motivated by an entrepreneurial spirit, she founded Transmedia 360, a production and sports marketing firm with bases in Los Angeles and Lagos, Nigeria. Through her company, she aims to spotlight emerging African talent on the global stage.
A graduate of Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy, Nina continued her studies in theater arts, public relations, and African American studies at Cal State University Northridge. Her talent for event production has driven some of Los Angeles’s most iconic festivals, including the African Marketplace & Cultural Faire, MLK Kingdom Day Freedom Festival, and Malcolm X Festival, creating platforms for cultural celebration, community building, and socioeconomic development.
Her commitment to health equity led to the creation of Let’s Be Whole, an initiative promoting holistic wellness, mental health, and alternative therapies for underserved communities. Through partnerships, she has helped distribute nutritious food to over 60,600 households annually, earning commendations from the City and County of Los Angeles and the State of California.
Championing African Heritage and Global Health Initiatives
As co-chair of the Black and African Heritage Subcommittee for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Queenmother Nina actively addresses racial trauma and promotes African culture within her community. Her healthcare initiatives have expanded internationally, bringing breast cancer awareness and medical outreach programs to communities in Ghana and Uganda.
In her ongoing pursuit of global impact, Nina is studying International Business to enhance her advocacy and drive international change. Her roles span across Africa as Global Director of Humanitarian Services for the African Diaspora Union, Director of Women’s Affairs at One Map Africa, and Global President of the African Youth in Tourism Network. Known affectionately as the “Development Queen of Africa,” she is a steadfast advocate for the socioeconomic development of African people worldwide.
Queenmother Nina Womack: The Ugo Nwanyi
Queenmother Nina’s down-to-earth nature fosters a spirit of inclusion, inspiring individuals to embrace and celebrate African culture. Her dedication has gained recognition from prominent African leaders and organizations globally, affirming her role as a vital figure in cultural understanding and preservation.
Her initiatives emphasize the power of festivals and events to celebrate African heritage, raise cultural awareness, and build pride across diverse communities. Recently, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. E.C. Okeke of Imo State, honored Queenmother Nina Womack with the title of Ugo Nwanyi, underscoring her commitment to cultural pride and mutual respect.
