I’m a Brand Strategist helping emerging businesses and forward-thinking companies across Africa evolve into bold, scalable, and impactful brands. I translate strategy into cohesive brand systems, creative direction, and go-to-market campaigns that resonate with audiences and attract investment. I thrive on building practical frameworks for storytelling, identity, and growth, from pre-seed startups to established players.

Musima Kusum Steve

I’m a Brand Strategist helping emerging businesses and forward-thinking companies across Africa evolve into bold, scalable, and impactful brands. I translate strategy into cohesive brand systems, creative direction, and go-to-market campaigns that resonate with audiences and attract investment. I thrive on building practical frameworks for storytelling, identity, and growth, from pre-seed startups to established players.

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I’m a Brand Strategist helping emerging businesses and forward-thinking companies across Africa evolve into bold, scalable, and impactful brands. I translate strategy into cohesive brand systems, creative direction, and go-to-market campaigns that resonate with audiences and attract investment. I thrive on building practical frameworks for storytelling, identity, and growth, from pre-seed startups to established players.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Designer at SS Creatives Studios
February 1, 2020 - September 23, 2025
Designed brand identities and collateral, contributing to multi-sector projects and expanding visual language across client work.
Motion Designer at Yisi Agency
November 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Created motion graphics and animations for campaigns, collaborating with clients in Cameroon to deliver engaging video content.
Creative Director & Brand Manager at Afrologic
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Led full-cycle brand identity development, messaging frameworks, and storytelling assets; launched flagship initiatives and fostered cross-functional collaboration to sharpen product positioning.
Brand Consultant at AMUKUSA
April 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and implemented brand identities and frameworks across 10+ sectors, focusing on storytelling, investment-readiness, and user engagement.
Communication Officer at Working For Our Wellbeing
March 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Managed organization-wide communications, branding, and public messaging to raise awareness and support for wellbeing initiatives in Cameroon.
Brand Consultant at Women Infront Cameroon
May 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Provided brand strategy and positioning support for Cameroon-based initiatives, driving visibility and audience engagement.

Education

Graphic Design at IDC School of Design
October 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Brand Marketing at IIE-Vega University
October 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020
Mini MBA (with Mark Ritson) at Remote
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023

Qualifications

Mini MBA (with Mark Ritson)
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Brand Marketing (IIE-Vega University)
October 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods