British-Sierra Leonean entrepreneur China L'One has earned global renown for pioneering the first all-female DJ agency, We Run The World. By empowering overlooked talented female DJs, she has achieved real change in the male-dominated world of DJing.
Overcoming Early Hardships to Blaze Her Own Trail
China L'One originally hails from Freetown, Sierra Leone in West Africa. Arriving in the UK as a refugee at age 13, she overcame challenging circumstances to emerge as an entertainment industry trailblazer. Boasting a media and music tech degree, she has since carved out her own unique space with resilience and determination.
Making History by Launching the World’s First All-Female DJ Agency
In 2012 China made headlines by founding We Run The World, the pioneering first agency dedicated exclusively to promoting female DJ talent across the globe. With a clear mission of bringing women’s overlooked skills into the spotlight, China struck a monumental blow for equality in DJing's male-dominated landscape.
Garnering International Acclaim as an Open-Format DJ Powerhouse
While lifting other women DJs, China has also developed her own award-winning skills across open formats like Pop, Hip-Hop, House and Classics. She has wowed crowds from elite London and European clubs to high-end corporate events. 2022 saw her entertain 90,000 football fans at Wembley.
Amplifying Female DJ Talent Worldwide
We Run The World now boosts female DJs across 6 continents, achieving China’s goal of real change. She has opened doors through collaborations with Skechers, TV networks, Women’s FA Cup and more. As China says, “It was never about awards, but enabling women to follow their passion."
With barrier-breaking audacity and fearless authenticity, China L’One continues expanding possibilities for women DJs worldwide. Her pioneering agency uplifts women’s voices across cultural barriers through the universal language of music.I
