mayamada is a creative brand with the mission to use storytelling to develop creativity in others. Co-founded by Nigel Twumasi, a former software engineer turned creative entrepreneur, the brand works across manga comics, video games, and youth engagement.
Nigel is a speaker on topics including creativity, diversity, and youth involvement within local communities and various industry events across the UK and globally.
mayamada is a strong advocate for diversity within the creative industries. Their team runs regular creative workshops in schools and other youth organisations as they seek to unlock the creative potential of the next generation.
The brand also runs the “Do I Look Like A Gamer?” representation campaign. This initiative aims to challenge negative stereotypes and promote access to video games and other creative industries for future generations of diverse talent.
Their manga style comics include Samurai Chef, Hot Lunch, Serious, and the newly released Origins: Against All Odds. Each one an all ages manga titles set within their own shared universe of characters!
Website – https://mayamada.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatv
Twitter – https://twitter.com/mayamada
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mayamada
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/mayamada