“I would say that ‘artist’ as a whole really encompasses my identity… I create art, I make photos, I write, I collage…” (2025)

“So much of my understanding of race is from a Western perspective which is different from that of my mother who was born and raised in Ghana. ” (2020)

“At 24 years old, Ghana-born Joy Gyamfi describes herself as a ‘Jack of all trades, mediocre at some.’” (2020)

“Certain artists, including Joy Gyamfi who provided the cover photo for the event, focused on diverse bodies in their choice of subjects.” (2018)

“Black people and queer people of colour can be without having that fear of police being involved in that parade," said Joy Gyamfi, one of the rally's organizers.” (2017)

“Her contributions to Black Lives Matter Vancouver and her work at Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) prompted Gyamfi’s boss Paul Taylor, to nominate her for the Black History Month proclamation.” (2017)

“Having lived in Metro Vancouver her whole life, Gyamfi says she never felt part of a black community, until now. Aside from when she’s with her friends, Gyamfi says the Black Lives Matter collective is the only space where she feels embraced for exactly who she is.” (2016)