MEET NIKKI

Nikki Abban approaches art like a philosopher, driven by curiosity and a desire to uncover truth.

Nikki Abban is a writer, filmmaker, and educator with experience across CNN, PBS, and independent productions, including her work as a producer on the 2019 documentary Uncivilized. She is currently developing her directorial debut, an autobiographical documentary about her return to Ghana. Nikki is especially drawn to stories that explore Africa, the Black diaspora, spirituality, mysticism, Afrofuturism, and cultural phenomena. She holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.S. in Secondary Education from Johns Hopkins University. As Director of Resources at Idyllwild Arts Academy, Nikki applies her global perspective and commitment to culturally relevant education to support students with diverse learning needs.

In her down time, you’ll find Nikki watching YouTube videos about off-the-grid living, roaming through art museums, writing about movies, or planning her next trip abroad.

NIKKI’S WATCH LIST

• My Teenage Dream : “Dope” (2015)

• When My World is Crumbling :  “The Parent Trap” (1998)

• My Damn I wish I wrote that… : “The Bear”(2023) “Everything Everywhere All At Once” (2022) , “I am a Virgo”

• When I’m In My Lover Girl Bag: “Entergalactic” (2022)

• Made Me Look :  “Beef” (2023), “Beba” (2021) , “Blackalachia” (2021)

• All The Feels : “Boyhood” (2014) , “Moonlight” (2016)

• Still Haunts Me : “Us” (2019) , “Mother” (2017)