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OTT.X Welcomes KweliTV as Newest Association Member
OTT.X is delighted to announce KweliTV as the newest member of the association and streaming, CTV, & OTT community.
kweliTV is a global media and entertainment company that celebrates the richness of Black stories and amplifies the voices of Black creators worldwide. We are the premier destination for Black independent cinema, offering the largest selection of award-winning and festival-featured Black independent films, documentaries, series, animation, web shows and children’s programming.
Their curated collection of over 800 titles reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the global Black experience, featuring award-winning content from North America, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and beyond. With a robust video-on-demand library and dynamic live channels, kweliTV offers audiences unparalleled access to films, documentaries, series, events and immersive experiences that celebrate Black stories from around the world. Accessible worldwide, kweliTV is available across multiple mobile and TV platforms, libraries and educational institutions.
Named by PCMag as one of the Top 10 Best Movie Streaming Services since 2020; the only black- woman- and independently- owned platform on the list, kweliTV has been featured in CNN Business, TIME, Fast Company, Refinery29, Emmy Magazine, Shondaland, Bloomberg & more.
Kweli means “truth” in Swahili, embodying our commitment to presenting stories that are a true reflection of global Black culture–stories that entertain, educate and inspire.
A Message from KweliTV to OTT.X Community
We’re really excited to join the OTT.X community! At kweliTV, our mission has always been to celebrate and amplify global Black stories through authentic independent voices. Today, we feature more than 800 award-winning indie titles (documentaries, films, series and kids’ programming) from 500+ talented, diverse filmmakers from around the world.
As a Black-owned streaming service, we’re dedicated to reshaping narratives, uplifting underrepresented voices and giving audiences a place where they can see themselves and their cultures reflected on screen. We believe in the power of storytelling to heal, educate and inspire — and we’re looking forward to connecting with fellow OTT.X members who share that same passion. We can’t wait to collaborate, learn and grow together.
KweliTV Recent Press
- PC Magazine | The Best Movie Streaming Services for 2025 (listed in top 10)
- Refinery29 | Black-Owned KweliTV Is Bringing Authenticity & Access To Streaming
- Fast Company | How KweliTV tells the Black stories that streaming giants overlook
- TIME | Essential perspectives on identity, creativity, and equity in this moment.
- Parents Magazine | Apple Spotlights Black Tech Creators Making Life Better for Black Families
- Cheddar | Streaming Service KweliTV Celebrates Black Filmmakers and Creators
- CNN Business | She was tired of seeing Black stereotypes on TV. So she started her own streaming service
- Emmy Magazine | With its support of indie content creators, kweliTV projects a vast view of Black life.
- Shondaland | How DeShuna Spencer Created a Streaming Service That Celebrates Diverse Creators
- Business Insider | Comedian Lil Rel Howery is using the streaming app KweliTV to give Black content creators more ownership over their work
- Ringer | kweliTV Founder DeShuna Spencer on Creating a Home for Black Content and Running a Streaming Service
- Bloomberg Quick Take | kweliTV Showcases Global Black Cinema