ABOUT US
Building Africa's Vertical Content Infrastructure
ABOUT US
Building Africa's Vertical Content Infrastructure
ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
We’re building Africa’s vertical content infrastructure by training complete production teams, not just individual creators.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Global streaming platforms need African vertical content. African creators need world class training and teams. We’re building the infrastructure that connects supply to demand, creating an ecosystem where African stories reach global audiences.
OUR APPROACH
Traditional training programs create isolated creators who struggle to form teams. We train complete production crews together: scriptwriters, directors, producers, editors, and AI filmmakers who collaborate during training and graduate ready to produce immediately. This is how you build an industry.
WHAT WE DO
Digital Creator Africa Academy is part of Digital Creator Africa, which runs Africa’s largest creator summit (600+ creators, $5M+ in announced investments) and works with major platforms and production companies across the continent.
OUR CO-FOUNDERS
IFEOMA AREH
Ifeoma “Oma” Areh is a Pan-African filmmaker, creative business consultant, and communications strategist redefining how Africa’s stories and brands shape global perception. As Founder of WildPepper Studios and Principal Consultant at WildFlower PR & Company, she stands at the intersection of storytelling, marketing, and strategy — helping creators and companies turn powerful ideas into profitable cultural movements.
IFEOMA AREH
Ifeoma “Oma” Areh is a Pan-African filmmaker, creative business consultant, and communications strategist redefining how Africa’s stories and brands shape global perception. As Founder of WildPepper Studios and Principal Consultant at WildFlower PR & Company, she stands at the intersection of storytelling, marketing, and strategy — helping creators and companies turn powerful ideas into profitable cultural movements.
With over 15 years of experience across film, marketing, and brand consulting, Oma has led transformative campaigns and high-impact projects for Coca-Cola, Globacom, Sterling Bank, the U.S. Consulate, The Jamie Oliver Foundation, and The ONE Campaign, amongst others.
Her production credits span acclaimed television and film projects such as University of Cruise (syndicated in French (Les Annes Fac) across Africa and Europe), Mercy’s Menu, Coke Studio Africa, Professor Johnbull, The Legend of Inikpi, Potato Potahto, and several others, showcasing her breadth as both producer and strategist.
Known for her expertise in maximizing digital content and visibility, Oma has pioneered strategies that bridge entertainment and digital ecosystems, ensuring African content reaches audiences across platforms and markets. Her work consistently merges creativity with data, building new pathways for African IP to thrive globally.
A leading advocate for the continent’s creative economy, she serves as Secretary of Women in Film & Television Africa, Global Partnerships Director for the Africa Creative Market, and Convener of AI Ignite Africa, the continent’s first AI conference for marketing and communications professionals. She also founded Digital Creator Africa, a platform equipping African storytellers with AI-powered tools and digital strategies to amplify their voices globally.
From Lagos to Johannesburg, Oma continues to shape Africa’s creative and digital future — connecting innovation, storytelling, and influence to position African creativity as a global economic force.
ELIJAH AFFI
Elijah Affi is one of Africa’s leading creative business minds, Executive Producer, and media innovator shaping the continent’s storytelling and creator economy. As Co-Founder of Takeout Media and Co-Executive Producer of the upcoming Project Runway Africa, set to launch in 2025, he stands at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and cultural transformation.
ELIJAH AFFI
Elijah Affi is one of Africa’s leading creative business minds, Executive Producer, and media innovator shaping the continent’s storytelling and creator economy. As Co-Founder of Takeout Media and Co-Executive Producer of the upcoming Project Runway Africa, set to launch in 2025, he stands at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and cultural transformation.
With a career spanning film, television, and digital innovation, Elijah has built a reputation for merging artistry with strategic execution. He served as Executive Producer of the Netflix #1 film Tokunbo — a project that earned global recognition for its bold storytelling and production excellence. He currently leads as Lead Producer at Ingene Studios, where he drives teams across Africa to push the boundaries of content creation, technology, and audience engagement.
Beyond production, Elijah is a visionary force behind Africa’s evolving creator economy. He hosts The Venture Valley Podcast, curates TM CON (The Media Conference), and leads initiatives like The African Creator Economy Report and the Creator Investor Readiness Program, which empower creators to scale, attract investment, and build sustainable creative enterprises.
His influence extends beyond screens and studios. Elijah is a Mandela Washington Fellow, Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Associate of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), and Data Fellow at Ultiva. These recognitions reflect his deep commitment to leadership, innovation, and creative excellence across Africa’s film, media, and digital sectors.
A passionate advocate for Africa’s creative future, Elijah continues to build bridges between creators, investors, and audiences — positioning African media as a global force for culture, innovation, and economic transformation.