Member Participant
Main Contact:
Website:
Mission Statement:
kweliTV is a Black-owned, mission-driven global media and entertainment company that celebrates the richness of Black stories and amplifies the voices of Black creators worldwide. We are the premier platform showcasing Black independent cinema, offering a selection of award-winning and film festival-featured indie films, documentaries, animation, web shows, children's programming, and more.
Our curated collection of over 800 titles reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the global Black experience, featuring award-winning content from North America, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and beyond with a robust video-on-demand library and dynamic live channels,
Accessible worldwide, kweliTV is available across multiple mobile and TV platforms and partners with educational institutions to ensure impactful stories reach classrooms and campuses. Rooted in our mission to curate, produce and distribute authentic and transformative media, we aim to celebrate and elevate the voices that define the Black experience. Kweli means "truth" in Swahili, embodying our commitment to presenting stories that are a true reflection of global Black culture.
Tagline: Binge on the Culture.
Unique Point of Difference:
kweliTV streams the largest curated selection of independent Black documentaries and art house films from across the globe, offering unparalleled access to stories that celebrate the global Black experience. With 98% of our films having premiered at film festivals and 65% earning prestigious awards, our catalog represents the best in Black independent cinema.
Since 2020, kweliTV has been recognized by PC Magazine as one of the 10 Best Movie Streaming Services, standing proudly as the only Black, woman-owned, and independently operated platform on the list.
Beyond streaming, kweliTV creates one-of-a-kind opportunities for audiences to engage with Black stories through impactful events. From immersive experiences and thought-provoking panel discussions to filmmaker talks, summits, educational workshops and community-centered screenings, our events go beyond entertainment to inspire dialogue, foster cultural exchange and amplify Black voices.
Type of media company:
Digital, Video, Linear TV, 1
Currently using Amagi Plus. However, we are in the process of transitioning to a new programmatic advertising platform, with plans to complete the switch by the end of Q1 2025.
kweli.tv (live channel on website and all of our apps (Roku, Apple TV, Firestick, Android TV, iOS, Samsung, LG and GooglePlay)
Plex
Xfinity Flex & X-1
Xumo Premium Channels
Focused segment:
Black
Ownership:
Black, Women
Certifications:
Media Kit (download):
Scale/Reach:
Impressions and reach included in media kit: email for password.
Case Studies (download):
Testimonials:
Measurement:
Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities Available:
Event Sponsorships | Platform Integration | Educational Collaborations | Custom Campaigns | Live Channel Integration and more! With a global reach, a diverse and engaged audience, and a mission-driven focus, kweliTV offers meaningful opportunities for partners to connect with communities, strengthen their brand’s commitment to diversity, and contribute to the elevation of Black voices. Email for password.