Jamie Broadnax is the creator of the online publication and…
Cosplay Name:
Keiwi
Home Town
Anacortes
Social Media Info:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kei_knight/ FB:https://www.facebook.com/KeiwiCosplay/ Twitter: @kei_the_kiwi
How long have you been cosplaying?
5 years
What was your first convention?
Fanime Con
What was your first cosplay?
Gold vocaloid miku dragon I designed.
Do you feel you have a cosplay expertise? If so what would it be? (i.e. props, sewing etc.)
I love styling wigs, hairspray is my best friend!
What have been your least and most expensive cosplays?
Least expensive was ikumi mito from Shokugeki no Soma (Food Wars) while most is a dragon suit I made for Mikhail from Drakengard 3.
What is your favorite convention to attend?
Tie between Anime Los Angelos and Anime Expo ♡
What is your dream convention to attend?
Katsucon and Colossalcon definitely!
What is your dream cosplay?
Ramlethal and Falulu (kami coord)
What do you hate about cosplay?
Ironing. It’s a necessity but I hate it.
What do you love about cosplay?
Meeting up with people and discussing shows and being excited with strangers about your hobbies and likes.
Tell us something cool!
I actually just recently started taking lessons on sewing and once I feel confident enough about my skills, I’d really like to make affordable cosplays for my fellow black nerds. Definitely is one of my goals!
- Shantae
pc: tracewyvern
- Rory Mercury
pc: PC Convention Adventures
- Beast Version Chloe
pc: myself
- Captain Mallow
pc: Chasen
Jamie Broadnax is the creator of the online publication and multimedia space for Black women called Black Girl Nerds. Jamie has appeared on MSNBC's The Melissa Harris-Perry Show and The Grio's Top 100. Her Twitter personality has been recognized by Shonda Rhimes as one of her favorites to follow. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association and executive producer of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast.