OPINION - Mara Brock Akil And Salim Akil Must Start Their Own Network

                              Salim, Brandy and Mara          Instagram/Mara Akil

Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil changed the face of BET by creating Being Mary Jane starring Gabrielle Union. Their production brought forth a positive dynamic shift as the show became BET's very first scripted one hour production. In other words, the Akils introduced a new paradigm by proving that a network could successfully segment its market without compromising quality. We have seen the Akils' creativity imprints on the enormously successful The Game and Girlfriends. Film direction credits include Jumping The Broom and Sparkle.  

Mara and Salim operate Akil Productions. As their 2016  BET contract comes to an end, they have proceeded to viably sign with Warner Brothers Television - a branch of Time-Warner. The new deal will afford the duo more flexibility because their creations will permit a wider audience, stimulate more distribution and enable greater diversification. Warner Brothers Television's production company is the CW Television Network which also produces programming for other television networks.

Mara was a writer on UPN's Moesha starring Brandy. One also recalls that Girlfriends was originally on UPN but when the network discontinued, the show was moved to the CW Television Network. Furthermore, The Game was originally on the CW but after the series was cancelled by the network, it was promptly moved to BET for its 4th season. Since the Akils opted not to renew their contract with BET and by signing with the WB, they are simply returning to very familiar territory.

I pray that the powers behind Warner Brothers Television and the CW Television Network will indeed remain steadfastly loyal to Mara and Salim - this time around. 

It would be so nice to see this pair start their own Network.


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