Akoroko LLC

Established by former IndieWire staff writer and Shadow and Act founder Tambay A. Obenson in May 2022, Akoroko LLC serves as a bridge between African film and television industries and the rest of the world via consistent, robust, candid coverage that's local yet globally accessible. Its multi-pronged approach includes film journalism (criticism, conversation, original reporting, and analysis), consultation, cataloging, and curated film streaming. Akoroko aims to respond to an anticipated expansion of the film and television sector on the African continent, facilitating global connectivity between African film professionals across Africa, and with the world, for which it is well positioned.