ABOUT RAIYA

MISSION

Empowering African voices and telling African stories. Our mission is to amplify the diverse perspectives and experiences of the African continent, providing high-quality content that informs, inspires, and entertains. We strive to be a platform for creative expression, a catalyst for social change, and a champion of African excellence. Through innovative storytelling and cutting-edge media solutions, we aim to connect Africa to the world and the world to Africa.

VALUES

At Raiya, we value:

- Authenticity: We celebrate African stories, cultures, and perspectives in all their diversity and complexity.

- Excellence: We strive for the highest quality in our content, services, and interactions.

- Innovation: We embrace creativity, technology, and new ideas to stay ahead of the curve.

- Integrity: We commit to truth, accuracy, and ethical standards in our reporting and business practices.

- Inclusion: We foster a culture of diversity, equity, and accessibility in our workplace and content.

- Impact: We aim to inspire, educate, and empower our audiences, driving positive change in Africa and beyond.

Founder

MANDY MENSA-TUTUANI is a Ghanaian filmmaker and an Alumni of the National Institute of Film and Television. She is also the CEO of Rainvault Production. She worked in the Ghana media space for about twelve years from being part of the Miss Ghana organizing team to several credits in film, documentary and commercials. She has worked with international brands such as British Vogue, DSTV, MAI under the role of producer and costume designer. Her film credits include Hear Me, Big man wahala and others. Her producing credits include the award-winning 'In Our Hearts', 'The Human Condition Series' and an episode of the Canadian TV show 'Soaked in Carnival' filmed in Ghana.

Founder

KWAME ADDAE is a Ghanaian filmmaker and a National Film and Television Institute Alumnus. He is also the CEO of YA'SE. He has been practicing in Ghana for the past seven years and has worked on several productions, from commercials, and music videos to narrative filmmaking. His directorial debut film is a short film titled 'Mirrors'. He has to his credit films such as the award-winning 'In Our Hearts', 'The Human Condition series', the award-winning Chioma, and several other films.