About the founder

Nia Imani is a New York University Stern School of Business alumna and the founder of Eban Noire Consulting, a creative consulting agency dedicated to artists, brands and cultural organizations.

Raised in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, Nia experienced firsthand the effects of gentrification and displacement, shaping her commitment to creating space for Black art, creativity and community. Inspired by the Adinkra symbol Eban, which represents love, safety and security, Eban Noire was created as a home for Black creativity and a place where creative visions could be nurtured, developed and seen.

What began in 2020 as an Instagram platform connecting young Black artists during quarantine has evolved into a multidisciplinary creative consultancy. Eban Noire now works across marketing strategy, creative direction, artist management, project management, production and public relations, helping creatives and organizations develop their ideas and connect with their audiences.

The company has also expanded its PR offerings through intimate artist and business features that blend publicity with storytelling and experience. Guests are invited to share their creative journeys while making a cocktail, preparing a dish or participating in a one on one experience, creating an engaging way to introduce audiences to the people behind the work.

At its core, Eban Noire is about building trust and creating space within creative communities while giving every idea the strategy, care and creative direction it deserves.