On July 17, the President of 1919 Media Company urged the State Department to reconsider its policy limiting Nigerian travelers to single-entry, 3-month visas. As the most educated U.S. ethnic group, Nigerians contribute across all sectors. Many care for elders across continents or run businesses that boost both nations. Restrictive policies weaken these vital global ties.

On The Caste of Beula, hair and makeup weren’t just cosmetic—they were narrative tools. Led by makeup artist, Rhonda Jackson, the beauty team honored every shade of Black skin, turning color, texture, and tone into storytelling. It wasn’t about making actors pretty. It was about making them powerful.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Casting is now open for the proof-of-concept shoot of The Caste of Beula, a high-stakes, character-driven television drama in development.

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