Where Culture Meets Strategy
NOMMO Cultural Strategies is a cultural strategy and narrative architecture studio shaping how art, history, and culture are understood in the public sphere.
We advise institutions, brands, and creative partners on engaging with Black history, art, and the African Diaspora with clarity and intention.
Our focus is on cultural strategy, narrative development, and public frameworks that shape storytelling experiences. Through scholarly research and lived experience, we help partners translate African American and diasporic histories into thoughtful and resonant work.
As an award-winning, certified minority-owned firm, NOMMO collaborates with organizations seeking depth beyond surface-level representation. We support projects that require cultural fluency and long-term impact, guiding initiatives and campaigns with strategic insight and a commitment to historical integrity.
“God created Black people; Black people created style.”
- George C. Wolfe
At a Glance
Fresh, culturally grounded perspectives that shape meaningful work.
Strategic frameworks informing global campaigns rooted in Black and diasporic experience.
Bold, thoughtful insight anchored in authenticity, history, and cultural nuance.
Value-Add
Champion authentic Black and diasporic representation through informed, intentional strategy.
Develop culturally grounded approaches that elevate campaigns and clarify impact.
Deliver research-driven insights that resonate with audiences and drive meaningful results.
We push the culture forward.
Our Services
Cultural Strategy
We collaborate with institutions and brands to clarify the cultural logic behind their work. By focusing on Black history and cultural analysis, we help partners understand their messaging, accountability, and how to align values with public impact.
Narrative Architecture
We specialize in narrative architecture and public storytelling, collaborating with organizations to create compelling, historically grounded stories for exhibitions and cultural initiatives while ensuring alignment with ethical standards and institutional goals.
Public Memory & Cultural Practice
We collaborate with partners to honor history and uplift communities. Our initiatives shape engagement with Black history through accessible experiences, drawing from real-life narratives and encompassing everything from public programs to institutional strategies.
Moreover, beyond our basic packages, we also design, host, and facilitate educational workshops, coaching, and instruction on Black history, antiracism, and social justice via Freedom School Online.
The meaning of NOMMO:
In Mali and throughout the African Diaspora, there is a belief in NOMMO —the power of the spoken word—which, once expressed, gives life and shapes culture.
We are NOMMO.
Our client list includes top-tier organizations and brands like Nike, the LA Philharmonic, Meta, eBay, and Sundance-winning short films, among others.
Why do we focus on the Black & African Diasporic experience?
In the U.S., African American buying power will top $2 trillion by 2026, with $300+ billion in unmet demand.
According to McKinsey, Black consumers are willing to shift approximately $260 billion—about 30% of their current aggregate spending—to companies that can better deliver their needs.
According to the United Nations, 200 million people identify themselves as being of African descent in the Americas.
According to the United Nations, Africa's population is estimated to be 1.3 billion, representing 17% of the world's population. The population may reach 2.5 billion by 2050 and nearly 4.5 billion by 2100.
