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A Creative Endeavor


Meet the Nigerian Actors Making History on American Television in a global business Drama
For the first time in American TV, multiple Nigerians lead a global power drama. The Caste of Beula blends high-stakes business with Black excellence, starring Precious Oginni-Oyeneye, Gabriel Emegha, and Noella Ukpe-Roberts. Nigerian talent moves from the sidelines to center stage—making television history.

Tashana Washington
5 days ago4 min read
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ARI JONES BREAKS HER SILENCE: THE TROPHY WIFE WHO WANTS THE CROWN
Ari Jones isn’t playing nice. After years behind the scenes at Blackberry, the world’s top Black-owned talent agency, she’s flipping the script — exposing her covert narcissist wife, orchestrating a failed coup, poaching top talent, and now building her own empire. In this explosive tell-all, Ari declares: “I won’t stop until I have her calling me Daddy!” Power, betrayal, and revenge have never looked this good.

Tashana Washington
7 days ago4 min read
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THE CASTE OF BEULA: WHERE BLACK POWER, BUSINESS, AND HISTORY COLLIDE IN HOUSTON'S RIVERSIDE
The Caste of Beula brings Black power, business, and history to life in Houston’s historic Riverside. Filmed inside restored mansions once home to Black professionals and civil rights leaders, the series explores legacy, betrayal, and power inside a Black-owned global empire. More than a story—it’s a tribute to resilience, fortitude, and the power to claim your own throne.

Tashana Washington
Jun 164 min read
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ABEBI IBEH: The Nigerian Tech Goddess Redefining Power, Legacy, and What It Means to Belong
Abebi Ibeh walks into the Ritz like she owns it—because ownership was always the goal. As the founder of Nigeria’s first trillion-naira tech firm and co-owner of BlackBerry Talent Agency, she’s redefining legacy, power, and what it means to lead. From coding labs in Lagos to global boardrooms, Abebi isn’t just breaking barriers—she’s building the future. Discover how one woman is reshaping tech, culture, and ambition across continents.

Tashana Washington
Jun 105 min read
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BEULA JOHNSON: Queen of Talent, Global Ambassador of Black Representation
When Beula Johnson walks in, you don’t just see her—you feel her. At 35, she’s the founder of BlackBerry Talent Agency, the largest Black-owned firm in the world. With clients across Hollywood, tech, and publishing, she’s not just managing talent—she’s building legacies. From rural Georgia roots to a global empire, Beula’s story is about vision, power, and doing the unthinkable. #TheCasteofBeula #BlackExcellence #GlobalRepresentation

Tashana Washington
Jun 82 min read
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Now Casting for The Caste of Beula
Casting is now open for the proof-of-concept shoot of The Caste of Beula, a high-stakes, character-driven television drama in development.

Tashana Washington
Mar 271 min read
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1919 Media Company Launches New Imprint, 1919 Publishing
1919 Publishing Company, a 1919 Media Imprint Chicago, IL (February 28, 2025) — Dionne Roberts-Emegha, President of 1919 Media Company,...

Noella Ukpe-Roberts
Feb 282 min read
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The Caste of Beula: A Bold New Drama About Power and Pain - Meet the Woman Behind the Elite Talent Agency
The Caste of Beula is the story of a cutthroat entertainment mogul who orchestrates the ousting of her wife and business partner.

Noella Ukpe-Roberts
Jan 83 min read
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The Best of Ira has been Optioned for Television
1919 Media Company is pleased to announce that our television screenplay for Best, for which The Best of Ira the short film is based, has...

Noella Ukpe-Roberts
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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Chicago's Film Industry is Buzzing about this Dramatic Short Film
The Best of Ira short movie starring Drake D. Booker as Ira, and 106 & Park host, Mykel "Miss Mykie" Cooper, as Patrice.

Noella Ukpe-Roberts
May 6, 20232 min read
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ALL EYES ON BEST.
In a recent survey, we asked women (28-46) what they see in the main character of, "The Raising of an O.G." The results were tantalizing.

Tashana Washington
Jun 9, 20225 min read
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1919 Media Company Expands Its Reach
The expansion of 1919 Media Company from media production and entertainment into brand partnerships, social media and original...

Noella Ukpe-Roberts
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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