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AiAi Studios

A BAFTA-winning storytelling and production studio based in Leeds, UK, creating culturally authentic podcasts, films and projects for global clients.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

AiAi Studios is a storytelling and production studio based in Leeds, United Kingdom, working with clients globally. The studio describes itself as "not exactly your traditional production company," positioning itself as a group of change-makers from the margins on a shared assignment: to create boundary-breaking, truth-telling, culturally authentic podcasts, films and projects that amplify voices that struggle to be heard. Its client roster includes Nike, GAY TIMES, gal-dem, Amazon, Channel 4 and Audible, spanning sportswear, media, publishing and streaming. The studio offers a 360-degree service model that places equity and social justice at the core of its work. Its service lines include cultural consultancy, podcasts, branded content, music and sound design, research, production, executive production and scripting. Cultural consultancy is a particular specialism: AiAi Studios helps brands, content and programming, and organisational culture appeal to different communities in terms they understand, offering bespoke guidance, coaching, talks and workshops around Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Research is led by Dr. Tamanda Walker, with a team of archive experts, scholars and writers. AiAi Studios' portfolio spans film, music, podcasts and sound design. Selected works include "Filling the Void" (film, music, sound design), "Unguilty Pleasures" (podcasts), "Rigour & Flow" (podcasts), "Hidden Histories with Nova Reid" (podcasts), the four-part "My Right To Move" film series, "Wax Print" (film, music, sound design), "KCQ" (film, music, sound design), "Stacked" (podcasts, sound design), "UK Black Pride Time Capsule" (music, podcasts, sound design), "Move Out Loud" (podcasts, sound design), "Growing Up With gal-dem" (podcasts, sound design), "VICE: Black Lives Matter – A Global Reckoning" (film), "Love Letter To My Friend" (podcasts), "Amazon Prime – Escape: The Underground Railroad" (podcasts) and "GAY TIMES – Snatched!" (podcasts, sound design). The studio is led by founder and executive producer Aiwan Obinyan. AiAi Studios has been recognised with a BAFTA win, as stated on its homepage. It operates as a private company and is not publicly listed. Its work is characterised by a commitment to culturally sensitive briefs and to moving clients away from tick-box approaches toward meaningful and authentic storytelling.

History

AiAi Studios is a storytelling and production studio based in Leeds, United Kingdom, working for clients globally. The studio was founded by Aiwan Obinyan, who serves as Founder and Executive Producer. From its base in Leeds, AiAi Studios has built a portfolio spanning film, music, podcasts and sound design, and has worked with clients including Nike, GAY TIMES, gal-dem, Amazon, Channel 4 and Audible. The studio describes itself as "not exactly your traditional production company," positioning its team as a group of change-makers from the margins on a shared assignment: to create boundary-breaking, truth-telling, culturally authentic podcasts, films and projects that turn up the volume on those who struggle to be heard. This mission is reflected in a service model that places equity and social justice at the core of all services and end products. AiAi Studios offers a 360-degree range of services: cultural consultancy, podcasts, branded content, music and sound design, research, production, executive production and scripting. Its cultural consultancy specialises in culturally sensitive briefs, helping clients develop brands, content, programming and organisational culture to appeal to different communities in terms they understand. The studio also offers bespoke guidance and coaching, and delivers talks and workshops on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Research is led by Dr. Tamanda Walker, with a team of archive experts, scholars and writers. The studio's portfolio includes "Filling the Void" (film, music, sound design), "Unguilty Pleasures" (podcasts), "Rigour & Flow" (podcasts), "Hidden Histories with Nova Reid" (podcasts), the four-part "My Right To Move" film series, "Wax Print" (film, music, sound design), "KCQ" (film, music, sound design), "Stacked" (podcasts, sound design), "UK Black Pride Time Capsule" (music, podcasts, sound design), "Move Out Loud" (podcasts, sound design), "Growing Up With gal-dem" (podcasts, sound design), "VICE: Black Lives Matter – A Global Reckoning" (film), "Love Letter To My Friend" (podcasts), "Amazon Prime – Escape: The Underground Railroad" (podcasts) and "GAY TIMES – Snatched!" (podcasts, sound design). AiAi Studios has been recognised with a BAFTA win, as stated on its homepage. The studio operates as a private company and is not publicly listed. Its work is characterised by a commitment to culturally sensitive briefs and to moving clients away from tick-box approaches toward meaningful and authentic storytelling.

  • AiAi Studios is founded by Aiwan Obinyan as a storytelling and production studio based in Leeds, UK.

  • The studio wins a BAFTA award, as stated on its homepage.

  • AiAi Studios publishes its services page detailing cultural consultancy, podcasts, branded content, music and sound design, research, production, executive production and scripting.

Products and positioning

A BAFTA-winning, 360-degree storytelling and production studio that places equity and social justice at the core of its services, creating culturally authentic work for global brands and organisations.

  • Filling the Void

  • Unguilty Pleasures

  • Rigour & Flow

  • Hidden Histories with Nova Reid

  • My Right To Move

  • Wax Print

  • KCQ

  • Stacked

  • UK Black Pride Time Capsule

  • Move Out Loud

  • Growing Up With gal-dem

  • VICE: Black Lives Matter – A Global Reckoning

  • Love Letter To My Friend

  • Amazon Prime – Escape: The Underground Railroad

  • GAY TIMES – Snatched!

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