Amaka's profile
Amaka Erika Korie is a multidisciplinary artist based in Baltimore, MD who explores sustainability and self-empowerment in her art.
Korie is the creator of Mira Mma, an upcycling art boutique specializing in affirmation art. Mira Mma is an ode to her Igbo heritage; combining the English word "mirror" with the Igbo word for beautiful, "mara mma". Through Mira Mma, Amaka transforms discarded mirrors into custom affirmation pieces, encouraging viewers to see their own beauty and embrace inner strength.
Amaka earned her Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television from Howard University's Cathy Hugh School of Communications, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2021. In addition to her art practice, she is an established film and commercial producer in the DMV area, where she continues to create uplifting narratives.
