Sista Bosso Magazine March 2025 The Artificial Intelligence Issue

About the Issue: March 2025

The Artificial Intelligence Issue

Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction—it’s part of our everyday lives. From the way we search, create, work, and even dream, AI is shaping the future of our world. But here at Sista Bosso, we’re asking: How is it shaping our voices, our stories, our creativity, and our freedom? The March 2025 issue is a groundbreaking exploration of African women at the forefront of tech and AI—not as spectators, but as builders, protectors, and cultural leaders. This is The Artificial Intelligence Issue, and it belongs to the Sistas.

We open with the Editor’s Note, which introduces AI not just as a tool, but as a global force reshaping how we understand creativity, communication, and capitalism. The editor raises urgent questions about inclusion, bias, and opportunity while calling on African women to claim space—not later, but now—in this evolving digital world.

In AI-Generated Art: The Creative Debate, we examine what it means when machines create art. Is it still art if a machine makes it? Is the soul of a painting or song lost when generated by a line of code? This piece dives deep into the ethics and excitement of AI creativity, spotlighting the tensions between automation and originality.

AI & Sistas: How Women Are Using AI for Their Lives and Businesses profiles everyday women who are harnessing artificial intelligence to simplify tasks, grow their businesses, and build personal brands. From AI-generated captions to smart finance apps, African women are taking the tech and making it work for their hustle, wellness, and purpose.

We pause to honour the power of human storytelling with Author Faniswa Mabanya and her soul-stirring book Rescued. In the age of machines, her novel reminds us of the sacred strength of faith, resilience, and human experience. Faniswa’s writing is a form of resistance—a reminder that no code can replicate the depth of lived emotion.

We spotlight the Sista Bosso Affiliate Program, a revolutionary way for readers and entrepreneurs to earn online. By promoting the magazine through personalized affiliate links, our community is growing its income, its skills, and its confidence. This is technology used for economic liberation—and it's only the beginning.

Nyalleng Moorosi, Senior Researcher at the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), brings technical brilliance and ethical clarity to this issue. Her work challenges the status quo of AI development and calls for models that reflect African values, humanity, and justice—not exploitation.

The Mqwebo Accessories Look Book, styled by Kabelo Mablomo and captured by Obakeng Photography, reminds us that fashion remains a human celebration of creativity. Featuring Kamogelo as the muse, this editorial shows how African design stays rooted even as we enter an increasingly digital future.

We celebrate tech leadership with Pelonomi Moiloa, CEO and co-founder of Lelapa.AI—a proudly African AI company. Pelonomi’s work is reshaping the narrative, proving that African women don’t just adapt to technology—we create it. Her story is one of innovation with integrity.

Alongside her is Jade Abbott, an engineer, researcher, and co-founder at Lelapa.AI. With her focus on ethical machine learning and algorithmic justice, Jade is coding a better world—one where African data isn’t just consumed, but protected and respected.

In AI and Society: The Double-Edged Sword, we unpack the impact of AI on jobs, relationships, education, and identity. From deepfakes to digital dependency, this feature dares to ask: Who benefits from AI? And who bears the burden? It’s a necessary conversation about rights, risks, and digital dignity.

Our Lifetime Achievement Recognition goes to Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, an executive trailblazer and a symbol of excellence. Her leadership in business and technology continues to open doors for the next generation of African women to lead, disrupt, and own their future.

In AI and Music: The Harmony of Human and Machine, we explore how musicians are embracing AI to create new sounds and styles. Whether it's writing lyrics, composing beats, or engineering albums, the fusion of human emotion with machine precision is changing the way we experience rhythm and melody.

For our foodies, we bring the warmth of tradition and creativity with two recipes: the fresh, sweet Mango and Raspberry Trifle and the savory delight of Noodle Fritters. Even in a tech-heavy issue, we return to the joys of flavour, heritage, and shared meals.

We proudly close this issue with Nthati, our first-ever AI-generated Cover Sista. A digital artist, AI policy advisor, and advocate for algorithmic justice, Nthati embodies the spirit of this issue. She exists in the intersection of code and consciousness, pushing for a world where technology uplifts rather than erases.

This is not just The Artificial Intelligence Issue—it’s the beginning of a conversation about technology and African womanhood that we intend to keep leading. Because if the future is digital, then it must be feminist, African, and visionary too.