About Amani 52 Media
Amani 52 Media, founded by Noella Charles (CEO) and Seye Charles (President), is a visionary production company creating bold, unscripted stories of the African diaspora. Noella, an award-winning TV executive and producer, brings 15+ years of shaping hit series and championing women’s voices. Seye adds entrepreneurial depth as founder of Trini US Connect, curating global Carnival travel experiences, and Teens Step Up, a nonprofit teaching youth the Art of Step. Together they craft inspiring, culture-rich content that uplifts and empowers audiences worldwide.
About Noella Charles
Noella Charles, a self-described Curator of Joy, is a seasoned unscripted television executive and producer with nearly 20 years of experience. She blends creative vision, production expertise, and compassionate leadership to bring bold, authentic stories to life.
Most recently, Noella served as Vice President of Development and Original Production for AllBlk and WE tv, where she Executive Produced the hit series Love During Lockup and Toya & Reginae—one of the network’s top-rated new shows in 2023.
Her diverse portfolio spans live television, reality and docuseries, specials, award shows, and digital content for major networks and streamers including ABC, STARZ, BET, MTV, Netflix, E!, and YouTube.
Rooted in her Afro-Caribbean heritage, Noella is committed to telling stories that celebrate culture and diversity while empowering women to own their voices and their power.
Noella Charles
CEO and Founder
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Speaker, Real Screen Summit (,2024 ,2023 2025) – World’s largest unscripted content conference.
Panelist, Group Effort Initiative Emerging Talent Panel – Supporting underrepresented communities in entertainment.
Virtual Panelist, AMC Networks Production Film-Supplier Mentoring Program (2025)
AMC Networks Business & Employment Resource Groups (BERGs): ⁃ VIBE (Vested in Black Interest)
PACE (Parent and Caregiver Employees)
DRIVE (Development, Relationships, Innovation, Voice, Empowerment)
Member, The Television Academy
Member, NAMIC (National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications)
Member, WICT (Women in Cable Telecommunications)
Member, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc