Who are we?
Karami Pictures
[ kuh-rem-mee] [ pik-chers]
Created by Amanda Manassah in 2018, Karami Pictures is a film & media production based in Dallas, Texas. We are passionate about carving a space where small voices can be heard. Our mission is to create art that celebrates diversity, African culture and highlights the voices of women of color.
Karami in Hausa, a language/tribe found in the northern part of Nigeria, means small or little. [Translation: Small Pictures] The mission behind this production is to grant a space where small voices can be heard and showcase talent from diverse backgrounds. The inspiration behind Karami Pictures comes from a quote in A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.
"And though she be but little, she is fierce."
Meet the team
Amanda Manassah
“There’s something special about a woman who dominates in a man’s world. It takes a certain grace, strength, intelligence, fearlessness, and the nerve to never take no for an answer.” Rihanna
Creator of Karami Pictures
Amanda Manassah is a Nigerian-American actress, filmmaker, and photographer.
Amanda created Karami Pictures as an outlet to share her stories with the world. Whether she's performing, creating art, filmmaking, or snapping photos, she hopes that her work will continue to reach people in a positive light.