Adja Mariam Soro
With a degree in Finance and Management, Soro Adja made her professional reconversion in 2015 and turned to the production of youth cultural content. She created and manages Voyelles, a publishing house that promotes African culture to children through the youth magazine and creative workshops.
A born scriptwriter, she decided to produce African stories with universal messages concerning contemporary issues. In 2019, she co-founded with the investment fund Azimuth Capital, the first animation studio managed by a woman in Côte d'Ivoire: Studio KÄ. Through the editorial line that she institutes within this studio, Adja brings to the forefront in a playful way subjects such as family, the history of ancient African civilizations, and education... The productions of these two companies met with certain success in the local and international markets.
Recognized by her peers, Adja is now the Vice-President of the Ivorian Association of Animation Film AIFA. She is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Adja is also solicited throughout the world to participate in international book and animation events as a lecturer, film competition jury, and film project reader.
Creative Producer Indaba 2023–24 participants
Professionals developing or seeking to collaborate with African film projects.