Josiah Akinyele Joins ColorCreative As Manager

Josiah Akinyele transitioned to talent management this week, departing Innovative Artists after a 17-year tenure. He has joined ColorCreative, a company co-founded by Issa Rae, Deniese Davis, and Talitha Watkins, in the role of manager. Akinyele will report directly to Talitha Watkins, the President of ColorCreative. This move signifies a significant shift in Akinyele's career, moving from agency representation to artist management.

ColorCreative, established by Rae, Davis, and Watkins, focuses on management and production. The company aims to foster talent and develop projects across various media platforms. Akinyele's decision to join ColorCreative indicates a strategic alignment with the company's vision and its growing influence in the entertainment industry. His extensive experience at Innovative Artists is expected to bolster ColorCreative's management division.

Akinyele is bringing a roster of clients with him to ColorCreative, though specific names were not disclosed in the announcement. His departure from Innovative Artists marks the end of a long and established career at the agency, where he built a reputation as a veteran talent agent. The move is seen as a positive development for ColorCreative, potentially expanding its client base and operational capacity.