Onejiru

Onejiru (born Pielina Wanjiru Schindler) is a contemporary Germany-based jazz singer. She was born in Kenya and moved to Germany when she was a teenager. Quotes "Some African women have to decide: Do I buy food for my family, or do I buy menstrual products? In doubt, the food has to come first." Onejiru was discussing the importance of menstrual health awareness and the campaign "Push the Red Button – Activate Change" connected to the Afro Futuristic Convention. "We don't just want to offer Black women from the African continent and the diaspora a safe space, but also connect these diverse Sheros and make their projects visible." Onejiru was explaining the purpose of Future Female Africa and why she created a platform for Black women from Africa and the diaspora. "I am not only Kenyan, just as little as I am only Afro-German." Onejiru was discussing her identity between Kenya and Germany and how that shaped her activism. "We create facts, we make demands, we show what could be better under different conditions." Onejiru was discussing her identity between Kenya and Germany and how that shaped her activism. "I draw my strength from the fact that I am sometimes in Europe and sometimes in Africa." Onejiru was discussing her identity between Kenya and Germany and how living between two places influenced her activism. External links Category:Activists from Germany Category:Activists from Kenya Category:Jazz musicians Category:Musicians from Germany Category:Musicians from Kenya Category:Living people