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It is surreal to notice the rapid rise of a few professionals across sectors around the world. The swift rise of the female brigade has stunned everyone, drawing the focus on how all those who put in every possible effort toward their dreams and aspirations in life surely go on to become influential figures in their chosen industries.\u00a0<\/span>Stephanie K. Nihon<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is among those who have created an impactful journey of her own in the ever-evolving entertainment world.<\/span> The Bahamian producer initially jumped into the modeling world after getting discovered at the age of 15 as the first Bahamian model to sign with Elite Model Management and appear in Italian VOGUE. In her illustrious career, she has worked with CMM Talent and Modeling Agency in Nassau, Bahamas, for six years, where she assisted in getting up to 30 models and actors signed with top international agencies. Of her passion for providing more significant opportunities for her home country, she has always stepped forward in providing the needed representation to the Caribbean and The Bahamas in TV to provide genuinely authentic inclusion for a multicultural nation that just wants a chance to be seen and take part in the arts.<\/span> Highlighting more on the show\u2019s synopsis, the award-winning producer shares that Goombay Kids find themselves on island adventures where they learn about culture, history, and the environment. They make unbreakable bonds in the breathtaking beauty of the natural world while running into fantastical, mythical folklore characters. Mama DLo, the protector of the island children and the ocean, keeps a watchful eye on the Goombay Kids. She is starting to believe that they will be able to play a more prominent role in bridging the realm of the protectors and the human realm for the betterment of mankind. The Goombay Kid experts, who are kid experts in their fields, are never more than a Goombay Gadget call away to help on their adventures.<\/span>
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<\/span>It won\u2019t be wrong to say that Stephanie K. Nihon, is the latest of the industry\u2019s much-talked-about producers. A creator, founder, and producer, Nihon has been leading the way in Caribbean representation in kid\u2019s content. \u201c<\/span>Goombay Kids<\/span><\/a>,\u201d is her creative vision, a one-of-a-kind live action kids\u2019 show, and the #1 rated Caribbean kids show with four seasons to date and a 32-episode library. It is an Island Adventure Television Series for ages 5-9 years that is filmed in The Bahamas and so far, has employed over 350 Bahamians and contributed to the Bahamian economy. The series is a very initiative motivated show focused on inclusivity, climate awareness, youth and women\u2019s empowerment.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Stephanie](\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Stephanie-K.-Nihon-embed-1.jpg\")
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<\/span>Today, <\/span>Stephanie K. Nihon<\/span><\/a> stands tall as the CEO of Goombay Kids Corp. and a growing production house, LFD Productions, which sets to expand into other areas of the Caribbean. LFD Productions is an award-winning TV\/film production based in Nassau, The Bahamas that also delves into talent development, casting and production consultancy.<\/span>
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<\/span>She strongly believes that representation matters, especially in the realm of children\u2019s entertainment, because it shapes young minds, fosters cultural understanding, and empowers kids to see themselves in the stories they consume. This vision led the founder to establish Goombay Kids, which today is standing apart in the landscape of children\u2019s television.<\/span>
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<\/span>Goombay Kids<\/span><\/a> has acted as a landmark in Caribbean Kids\u2019 television, which features Bahamian kids and is shot in The Bahamas, offering audiences enchanting cultural stories. Speaking more on the same, Stephanie K. Nihon shares that \u201cIt speaks to the importance of cultural identity and showcases not only the Caribbean but cultures from around the world through magical and mythical storytelling. Goombay Kids is about empowering children with powerful and relevant messages in engaging stories.\u201d The series has achieved fourteen international awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Stephanie](\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Stephanie-K.-Nihon-embed-2.jpg\")
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<\/span>The first Bahamian show to ever use VFX Animation and live-action hybrid in a kid\u2019s TV Series has a diverse set of memorable characters and has completed four successful seasons, with the fifth season getting ready to film this summer with award-winning director Maria Govan, named as Variety<\/em>\u2019s top female directors. The series is available on up to 25 streaming platforms. To further build the brand and distribution of the TV series and to elevate the production value, she also on-boarded several incredible well known talents, expanding the international team.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Stephanie](\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Stephanie-K.-Nihon-embed-3.jpg\")