Gullah Geechee culture, born from West African roots and resilience, is the backbone of this country. Here are 8 Geechee creators to follow if you want to dive deep into history and Gullah Geechee traditions.
Queen Quet
Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine is one of the top Geechee creators to follow as she has been doing this work diligently and wholeheartedly. Queen Quet was one of the first of seven inductees into the Gullah/Geechee Nation Hall of Fame and received the Anointed Spirit Award for her work for the culture. Goodwine is a computer scientist, mathematician, author, advocate and so much more. She even spoke in front of the UN in Switzerland. Follow her on Instagram and at her website.
Sunn m’Cheaux
Known across social media for his catchphrase #weoutchea which he delivers in his to-the-point TikToks that often go viral. He is a Gullah/Geechee native speaker and an activist and artist. m’Cheax is an instructor of Gullah at Harvard University in their African Language Program. You can follow him on TikTok and his website.
Ron and Natalie Daise
Celebrated Gullah/Geechee educators, Ron and Natalie Daise share their vast knowledge and experience and work hard to preserve their cultural heritage. Most well-known for their roles on the children’s show, Gullah Gullah Island, Ron and Natalie shared Geechee tradition, music, and language with the world. Today, they are deeply involved in the community, lending their expertise to a variety of initiatives throughout the lowcountry. Follow Ron at @gullahron and Natalie at @gullahmama.
Akua Page
Akua Page is a Cultural Anthropologist who is shares resources, education and information about Gullah/Geechee culture in the lowcountry. She is also well-versed in plants and shares that vast knowledge with her social media viewers. Having grown up in the foster system, Page was not connected to her community members; in fact, she lived at the Gullah/Geechee-founded Jenkins Institute for a time. You can follow Page on her TikTok and Instagram.
Karisma Ray
After asking herself some questions about some “American History” she learned regarding Eliza Pinckney and the indigo she purportedly ‘discovered,” Karisma Ray began to unravel her own personal history and connection to Gullah/Geechee. Ray is a lifestyle blogger based out of Atlanta and shares her everyday life on her blog and across her Instagram platform.
And if you’re looking for a few more Geechee creators to follow, Isaiah Scott is an upcoming Gen-Z influencer; and if you like birds, you’ll love following him. Finally, Lynae Vanee is a poet and social media influencer known for her series Parking Lot Pimpin’ Through their dedication and creativity, these Geechee creators work tirelessly to preserve traditions and inspire others to learn more about Gullah/Geechee heritage.
