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Custodians of the red oil

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  • Great question. BWJ is a proudly independent platform with no ads, and we focus on nurturing young African storytellers. To keep things sustainable and impactful, we run annual programs funded by your yearly subscription. It's a long-term commitment to real change.

  • BWJ (Bold With Jo) is more than a streaming platform—it’s a movement. We bring you bold African stories across series, fiction, documentaries, and conversations. And we’re all about amplifying African voices and empowering creatives of African descent.

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  • Every subscription fuels something bigger. At BWJ, storytelling is power—it shapes how we see ourselves and how the world sees us.

    Through BWJ Academy, we train young African creatives hands-on in real film productions—from writing and acting to cinematography and marketing. It's not just about learning, it's about earning while learning, with trainees getting paid as they train.

    Graduates become part of our BWJ Creative Collective—a growing network of African storytellers whose work we help bring to life and showcase on the platform.

    Your subscription supports jobs, creativity, and a whole new generation of voices. So yes, you're not just watching—you’re making impact.

  • We’ve got exciting things cooking for you in 2025—bold stories, deep conversations, and powerful African storytelling across 5 unique formats:

    1. Inspiring Conversations – Season 1 is already streaming! Join real, honest talks with fearless African entrepreneurs sharing their journeys, struggles, and wins.

    2. CotRo (Custodians of the Red Oil) – A gripping documentary series diving into the real story behind the fall of the Benin Empire during the 1897 British invasion. Eye-opening and unforgettable.

    3. EZUZU – An epic fictional drama rooted in African culture and tradition. It’s currently in post-production and promises to be a cinematic journey like no other.

    4. Client HEX – A futuristic series exploring how technology could solve everyday human struggles. It’s bold, fresh, and also in post-production.

    5. The Untold – A collection of Africa’s forgotten histories, myths, and legends—stories passed down for generations, now brought back to life through oral tradition

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