mayamada

Welcome To Our Universe.

We are a manga brand and mission driven creative agency that equips aspiring professionals and practitioners to thrive on their creative journey — through inclusive storytelling workshops, tailored skills development programmes, and engaging community events.

This is our temporary home while we build something bigger. Explore our services below or get in touch directly.

Explore what we do ↓

Our Values

We’ve been thinking about our purpose and we want the mayamada to be about helping people Imagine More. Over the years we’ve learnt a lot, discovered the importance of community, and found new ways to open doors for the next generation of diverse creative talent — and this is where we are right now.
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Use storytelling to understand and empathise with others

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Be creative when problem solving and learning new things

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Ensure diversity and inclusion in the teams and industries we work with

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Take responsibility for the outcome of our work

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Have fun on the journey and empower others along the way

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Set the standard and maintain attention to detail

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Make a positive impact in the world around you

Imagine More.

If you need something creative delivered, we’re here to talk! A character. A workshop. A campaign. An event people will actually remember. Get in touch to partner with us on custom manga, live events, creative workshops, diversity in gaming, content sponsorship, white-label delivery, or early-careers programmes.
Universe
Universe — Original Stories & IP

The World’s First Manga Network

Manga can be made in the UK — and comics should be more than the same stories told from the same perspectives. It’s up to the independents to lead the way.

We’re building a universe of original stories with an anthropomorphic cast, while also helping organisations tell their stories in fresh ways through our unique manga-inspired approach.

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Studios — Live Events & Experiences

Creating Exciting Event Experiences

Nothing beats real-world human connection. Too many in-person events feel formulaic — we exist to change that.

We bring fresh perspectives to events and provide grassroots planning and delivery services, transforming events into welcoming spaces where everyone can discover and celebrate together.

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Studios
Studio77
Studio77 — Content & Community

Bringing Diverse Communities Together

In today’s digital landscape, emerging creatives are looking for safe communities and meaningful connections.

Through our content platform, we deliver high-quality podcasts, livestreams, and learning resources, combined with networking opportunities in our Discord to support the next generation of creative professionals.

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“Do I Look Like A Gamer?” — Diversity in Gaming Campaign

Championing Better Representation in Gaming

The video games industry continues to face challenges with diversity and inclusion, preventing future generations of diverse talent from entering the industry and wider culture.

Our annual campaign champions diversity and inclusion in gaming. Through our events and diversity consultancy services, we help organisations build authentic connections with and support the gaming ecosystem.

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Gaming
Labs
Labs — Workshops & Development

Providing Creative Skills Development

Young people lack opportunities to develop creative thinking skills during their education, creating a gap between academic learning and real-world industry needs.

Through our tailored workshops and development programmes, young people gain hands-on creative skills and industry knowledge while learning directly from our experienced practitioners.

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Productions — White Label Creative

Empowering Organisations Doing Creative Work

As creativity becomes increasingly valuable, organisations need to create authentic content and experiences that connect with diverse audiences.

Our white-label creative services help companies develop and deliver compelling content and community-focused events that build authentic, lasting connections with audiences of all ages.

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Productions
Showrunners
Showrunners — Early Careers & Training

Career Development For Diverse Talent

Young creatives face barriers to entering creative industries because they lack access to meaningful work experience and professional networks.

Our structured work experience and development programme gives emerging talent hands-on experience at the start of their careers while helping organisations build more inclusive talent pipelines.

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Meet the Team

The people behind the mayamada universe.

Nigel Twumasi
Nigel Twumasi
Co-founder
Tazziii
Tazziii
Creative Director
Gina Polydorou
Gina Polydorou
Admin & Operations
Pinali
Pinali
Lead Illustrator / Art Director
Chaniya-Rose Onolaja
Chaniya-Rose Onolaja
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Brooke Blades
Brooke Blades
Story Editor
Henry Edwards-Xu
Henry Edwards-Xu
Photographer & Videographer
Laura O'Brien
Laura O'Brien
Editor
Alex Duval
Alex Duval
Story Developer
Kaleem Noor
Kaleem Noor
Concept Artist

Who We Have Worked With

Here are some of the organisations and brands we have worked with over the years. Get in touch to discover how we can work together to make something great happen!

Our New Website Is On Its Way.

Our full website is in development — but every service you've seen on this page is real and available right now. Don't be a stranger — come with us on this creative journey.

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We look forward to showing you our new look soon!