Born in 1991 in Rubavu, Rwanda, Mussa’s photographic journey started when he was still at primary school, when a photographer called David Jiranek began a photography project. Mussa was one of 11 pupils selected; he was given a disposable camera to take pictures of the world he saw around him.

Nikki is a Maryland based artist, born in Brooklyn and raised in Spotsylvania County Virginia. She received her M.F.A. from Maryland Institute College of Art, class of 2019. She is also an art teacher with 17 years' experience and currently works for Prince George's County Public Schools.