EbonyLife & Sony in First-Look Deal

Sony Pictures Television’s international production division has entered into an exclusive first-look deal with Nigeria’s EbonyLife Media.

The deal sees Sony Pictures Television gain an exclusive first look at all new EbonyLife-controlled scripted TV projects created, originated or developed by or for EbonyLife and intended for global audiences.

The two-year exclusive first-look deal kicked off in January. It marks the two companies’ second partnership, following a three-project co-development/production deal in 2018. The first project announced as part of that development deal is a series inspired by the story of the Dahomey Warriors.

Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Media, said, “It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Sony Pictures Television over the last few years, and we are so pleased to be deepening our partnership with them. Taking African storytelling to global audiences is something we are very passionate about, and this new opportunity with Sony gives us a chance to reach massive audiences worldwide with our scripted TV series. So get ready, we are coming to entertain and thrill you!”

Nina Lederman, executive VP of global scripted development for Sony Pictures Television, added: “We are delighted to be broadening our relationship with Mo and the team at EbonyLife, who have created some of the most compelling and successful content in all of Africa. We’re excited to have the opportunity to help bring their soulful African storytelling to platforms serving a global audience.”