This body of work forms a continuation of Kitambaa, shifting the focus from fabric itself to the patterns and prints that have come to visually signify African identity. Jordan Rita Seruya Awori (JRSA) approaches these motifs not as fixed symbols, but as evolving forms—shapes that repeat, adapt, and carry layered meanings across time and place.

Through a process of drawing, painting, and collage, the artist reworks traditional print aesthetics, embedding archival photographs of African women within reimagined compositions. The result is a dialogue between repetition and rupture—between what is remembered, what is stylised, and what is reinterpreted through the lens of personal and cultural memory.

The ‘In the Name of Africanness’ collection delves into the artist's ongoing reflection on her African identity, shaped by her roots in Kenya and her current experience in Germany. Through these works, the artist interrogates the complexities of what it means to be "African enough," exploring the nuances of cultural belonging and the multifaceted nature of Africanness. With each piece, she questions: What defines her connection to Kenya? What elements shape her understanding of being African? The collection invites viewers to contemplate the intricate layers of identity and the fluid boundaries that frame what it means to truly belong.