For investors
Backing the next chapter of human-first storytelling IP.
SmallScreenMultimedia is a New York-based storytelling IP studio turning real, overlooked human stories into properties built to grow — in audio, video, digital and live formats. We're raising capital to take our next flagship property, The First Ladies, into production.
Why now
Three trends are converging at once.
Global podcast and vodcast ad revenue forecast for 2026, up roughly 20% year-over-year — the exact format AJstories and The Grannies already operate in.
Source: Deloitte, TMT Predictions 2026Size of the global creator economy, nearly double its level just a few years ago — with startup funding re-accelerating after a multi-year slowdown.
Source: Goldman SachsShare of global audience demand for African and diasporan stories, versus the share of actual supply — a structural, documented gap in the market.
Source: Next Narrative Africa Fund × Parrot Analytics, via The Hollywood ReporterBusiness model
Four revenue lines, one storytelling engine.
Ad revenue
Revenue share from streaming and podcast platforms as audiences grow across The Grannies and future properties.
Brand sponsorships
Branded content and sponsorship integrations across vodcast, digital series and live events.
Streaming payouts
Direct payouts from platforms carrying SSM content, including Spotify and cable distribution.
Consulting fees
Storytelling and visibility consulting for founders and small business owners positioning for funding and collaboration.
Proof of execution
We don't just plan properties. We ship them.
Founder
Built by a journalist, not a pitch deck.
Adesewa Josh is an award-winning international broadcast journalist who has interviewed sitting and former heads of state, and created The Human Angle™ methodology now powering every SSM property.
Let's talk.
If this fits your thesis, I'd welcome a conversation about The First Ladies, the raise, and where SmallScreenMultimedia goes next.