Project Director
Mariama Colley
Studio 411 Production
The Gambia
Mariama Colley is an award-winning Gambian actress, radio personality, filmmaker, and gender rights activist who uses art and media as powerful tools for social change. Through her work, she advocates for women and girls and addresses key issues including gender-based violence, child marriage, FGM, teenage pregnancy, and youth empowerment.
She is the founder of Studio 411 Production and hosts the Let’s Talk Show, a mentorship platform for young people. Her achievements include international recognition for her acting, participation in the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), and serving as an Ambassador for the Black Women Boardroom.
Mariama brings a strong voice for creativity, social impact, and empowerment to the Banjul Fashion Summit.