We love to share our passion for storytelling.
About Us
Founded in 2018 by two Tanzanian sisters, Black Unicorn's mission is to create compelling content for all demographics whilst paying special attention to Africans on the continent and in the diaspora. The production value of our projects matches worldwide standards and our aim is to influence the world through storytelling.
The Team
The People of Black Unicorn Studios
Alinda Ruhinda
CO-FOUNDER / PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
Alina Ruhinda received higher education in the U.S (Temple University, Philadelphia) and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Advertising. She has since returned to Tanzania and has held various positions in the field of media. As project co-ordinator, Alinda oversees all productions. She is a team player who is passionate about film and the impact it can have on the lives of every day people.
Angela Ruhinda
CO-FOUNDER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Angela Ruhinda is an award-winning screenwriter and producer. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree (Philosophy, Literature and Film Studies) at the University of Hertfordshire in 2010. In 2011, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a Master's degree in Screenwriting at the New York Film Academy. In 2012, Angela sold a comedy pilot titled 'Iman & Andy' to ABC Studios with Whoopi Goldberg attached as executive producer. Angela's first passion is writing and she has written or co-written most of Black Unicorn's productions. Angela believes in provoking thought and change through the art of storytelling.
Elice Mwakajila
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Elice is a key part of the Black Unicorn Studios production office, supporting the studio's film projects from development to the shoot, as well as its business development. She handles talent coordination, vendor and crew logistics, and compliance with the relevant authorities, and shares input on the studio's creative work. An actress, writer and content creator with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam, Elice is passionate about film and its power to shift narratives for good, across cultures and around the world.