Dr. Nicci Gilbert-Daniels

Dr. Nicci Gilbert-Daniels is a Grammy-nominated artist, media executive, and cultural architect committed to advancing creative ownership and authentic representation. A founding member of the iconic R&B group Brownstone, she is also one of television’s most impactful executive producers, having created TV One’s groundbreaking franchise R&B Divas and BET’s acclaimed docuseries From the Bottom Up. Her upcoming documentary film Broken Things and short film Social Conflict continue her mission of truth-centered storytelling by addressing critical issues impacting the safety and well-being of women and children.

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As Founder and CEO of WIRF Media and visionary behind the emerging streaming platform Divine 9 TV, Dr. Nicci is building a national infrastructure that empowers communities especially women of color to create, own, and distribute content that uplifts, educates, and inspires. Her career includes partnerships with industry legends such as Michael Jackson’s MJJ Records, Tyler Perry, and Queen Latifah, and she is also the founder of Curvato, a lifestyle brand created for the underserved plus-size market. She is a fierce advocate for generational wellness, wealth-building, and the protection of intellectual property ownership as a foundation for lasting community empowerment.

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Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including two Grammy nominations, BET Her Woman of Impact, Lincoln Shining Star, InfluenceHER Awards, Billboard Music Awards recognition, and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award presented under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. A proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., she is also the founder of the From the Bottom Up Foundation and serves on the boards of Hip Hop Sisters, Saving Our Selves, Beyond the Game Foundation, and The Center for Black Women’s Wellness.

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A true multi-hyphenate—singer, writer, producer, actress, speaker, designer, and advocate. Dr. Nicci Gilbert-Daniels is a fearless advocate for creative equity and generational legacy. Guided by faith, resilience, and purpose, she continues to build platforms that shift culture, not just follow it owned by the culture, led by the divine.