Barbie has created a new phenomenon, celebrating femininity, independence and female power - Haneefah Adam

About Haneefah Adam

Haneefah Adam is a Nigerian visual artist, who is known for making art and designs using food items as her medium. Adams gained prominence in 2015, when she modified Barbie into "Hijarbie", a Barbie doll wearing a hijab. In 2016, she won the #TechMeetArtNG exhibition, which launched her career. Adam's work is inspired by shapes, colours and the histories found in different foods. Adam's skills are sewing, painting and food art. Adam was born to a Nigerian parent, who resides in Kwara State, Nigeria. She holds a master's degree in pharmacology and drug discovery from Coventry University.