Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai is expanding her partnership with Apple Inc to produce dramas, children’s series, animation and documentaries that will air on the tech giant’s streaming service, Reuters has reported.
As per Apple’s website Malala, 23, and her new production company Extracurricular have joined Apple TV+’s growing roster of content creators including Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Will Smith, Octavia Spencer and Jennifer Aniston.
“I hope that through this partnership, I will be able to bring new voices to this platform, to this stage,” Malala told Reuters in an interview. “I hope that through me, more young people and girls will watch these shows, get inspired.”
Malala also made an official announcement about the new partnership on her social media accounts.
“I believe in the power of stories to bring families together, forge friendships, build movements and inspire children to dream,” wrote Malala, while sharing the news.
She continued: “I’m thrilled to partner with Apple Tv to help bring new stories to life – and to support women, young people, writers and artists in reflecting the world as they see it.”
“Today I’m announcing a multi-year programming partnership with Apple TV+ that will span dramas, comedies, documentaries, animation and children’s series,” added the young activist.
Earlier, Malala shared a list of TV shows and movies she recently watched and enjoyed.
