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Olu Productions
Building Community power through youth driven innovation, artistry and entrepreneurship.
Olu Productions envisions a world where Black young people lead with creativity, confidence, and purpose, owning their narratives, shaping culture, and building sustainable futures that honor their heritage and inspire generations to come.
Our Story
Olu Productions began with the determination of Olu Dixon, a 10-year-old
who started selling T-shirts to fund his trip to Kenya. That journey planted
the seed for something bigger a company that would inspire others to dream boldly and build creatively.
The killing of Trayvon Martin gave deeper meaning to this work, using the
T-shirt to spread messages of hope, pride, and self-determination. As Olu Productions grew, it began to create opportunities and spaces for Black
youth where their voices, businesses, and creativity can thrive. Now 21 years old, Olu leads Olu Productions, which powers three thriving arms:
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UPtimistic Gear — empowering apparel for children, youth, and adults.
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It’s Never 2 Early 2 Create & Innovate (N2E) — an ecosystem for young entrepreneurs, innovators, and artists, anchored by the downtown N2E Plaza.
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Olu W. Dixon — Olu’s personal brand as an Actor, Performer, and Teaching Artist, blending artistry with mentorship to inspire the next generation.
Each carries its own identity while being powered by Olu Productions, a company rooted in creativity, community, and cooperative economics, shaping pathways that uplift while creating a lasting impact.
Who We Power
UPtimistic Gear
The original heartbeat of Olu Productions, UPtimistic Gear creates clothing that inspires confidence and self-love. What began as a fundraiser has grown into a brand and a platform that spreads positive affirmations, cultural pride, and messages of empowerment for children, youth, and adults.
It's Never 2 Early
2 Create & Innovate
(N2E)
N2E supports entrepreneurs, innovators, and artists. It started as youth vendor marketplace and has grown into a thriving ecosystem for creativity and enterprise. At the center is the N2E Plaza, a downtown storefront where youth-owned businesses showcase apparel, jewelry, wellness products, books, and art serving as both a retail hub, event and community space.Through markets, showcases, residencies, and art programs, N2E has become a flagship for youth leadership and cultural excellence.
Olu W. Dixon
Olu W. Dixon is an actor, performer, and teaching artist. He blends his personal artistry and performance with education and mentorship, showing young people that creativity can be a powerful vehicle for growth and leadership. Through residencies, speaking engagments and workshops, Olu helps youth discover their voice, presence, and confidence.
In the Spotlight
Book Olu
Book Olu for speaking engagements, youth business consultations, and creative collaberations. His work inspires resilliance, entrepreneurship, and artistry in communities.
A Time to Love
(Youtube)
A video series uplifting youth voices, positivity, and community love through storytelling.
Speak Your Truth with Olu Dixon
A video series uplifting youth voices, positivity, and community love through storytelling.
Supporters
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