Salim Akil, Debra Lee, and Mara Brock Akil

 If you were one of the 7.7 million viewers who tuned in faithfully each Tuesday to watch THE GAME, then you’ve help secure a second season of the hit tv show. So much so, that BET Networks and the executive producers/directors, Salim and Mara Brock Akil, recently announced a multi-year agreement to produce and develop new shows for the network. 

“We’re thrilled to build on the very important relationship between our network and the Hollywood creative community, especially with two proven powerhouses in entertainment – Salim and Mara Brock Akil,” said Loretha Jones, President of Original Programming at BET Networks. “Through this partnership we hope to continue to bring our audience high quality content that reflects their lives and our communities.”

“Our goal is to expand on our existing brand, by way of Akil Productions, to create new opportunities for ourselves and others,” said the Akils. “BET has provided us with a tremendous platform to create smart, funny and dramatic, quality programming with multi-layered and multi-dimensional characters appealing to millions of viewers.”

Did you know? Mara Brock Akil is the visionary behind THE GAME  and GIRLFRIENDS. Along with her husband, Salim, they executive produced and directed THE GAME.  Kudos to them! Recently, Salim also made a splash into Hollywood with his film directorial debut, JUMPING THE BROOM, which hit theaters Mother’s Day weekend.

Photo Credit: BET

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Ms. Bels is unlike any other female publisher in the game. A true go-getter that bridges her Westside ATL upbringing with corporate swag. The savviness of this only-child has afforded her a successful 15+ year career in business management, budget analysis and accounting; Stacks Entertainment LLC was her first entrepreneurial baby. Stacks Publishing Group LLC (SPG) is her second and, prayerfully, becomes the gateway to an extraordinary life. Always on-the-go, Bels finds time for a mixture of mischief and positivity. Traveling across the globe, shopping, writing, and giving back to the community are a few things she enjoy. Oh and she loves to laugh.