Kenyan Author Gina Din’s Book Set for Film Production as American Publisher Announces Partnership

Kenyan author and Pan-African media strategist Gina Din-Kariuki is set to debut her global film production with her autobiographical book, Daughter of Africa, following the signing of a book-to-film pipeline partnership by her American publisher.

GUNGNIR, the publishing house dedicated to visionary and subversive storytelling, and Storyteller Media,  the author-first publishing company redefining how books come to life across media, have announced a new partnership to publish and develop a powerful slate of original works designed for both page and screen.

With a built-in book-to-film pipeline — powered by Curiosity Entertainment’s critically acclaimed team – who are now in preproduction on a slate including the next show by co-creator of Ozark, Mark Williams, a feature film co-production with Panay Films, and a television show by The Umbrella Academy writers, the Neese Brothers— this alliance represents a bold new model for publishing, where stories are developed with multi-platform potential from the outset. Whether memoir, fiction, or graphic novel, each release is backed by the resources and industry reach of a proven entertainment powerhouse.

The first titles in this storytelling initiative spotlight voices with authentic, cinematic narratives:

1.       Gina Din’s autobiography, Daughter of Africa — already a bestseller in her home continent — will be re-released for North American audiences in 2025. Accompanying the re-release will be the publication of an entirely new work by Din – A companion workbook on leadership and legacy, designed to offer practical guidance for entrepreneurs rooted in the author’s vast business experience as founder of Africa’s most awarded PR firm, The Gina Din Group.

2.       Darian Sanders’ debut memoir, Don’t Fear Your Roar, published by Storyteller in late 2024, is a raw and uplifting journey of faith, resilience, and self-discovery. Best known for his role as Simba in Disney’s The Lion King national tour, Sanders brings a commanding voice to the page.

The GUNGNIR–Storyteller alliance represents a new model in publishing: one where creators retain ownership, secure mainstream traditional distribution, receive tailored publicity support, and see their work considered for high-quality screen adaptation from day one.

“At Storyteller, we start every publishing conversation by asking, ‘What impact can this story make?’” said Charles Allen, Publisher of Storyteller Media. “We believe Daughter of Africa and Don’t Fear Your Roar are perfect examples of stories making a meaningful impact, and we are thrilled to amplify their voices with readers and viewers around the world.”

“Our goal at GUNGNIR has always been to create narratives that go beyond the expected,” said Matt Medney, CEO of GUNGNIR Publishing.
“Storyteller’s approach to turning books into cross-media experiences aligns perfectly with our mission. This partnership gives bold voices the platform they deserve — in print, on screen, and beyond.”

The full 2025–2026 publishing slate will be announced in the coming months and includes titles spanning memoir, genre fiction, graphic novels, and social impact storytelling — all designed for potential adaptation into film and television.

Adhrucia Apana, Founder, Curiosity Entertainment, commented: “At Curiosity, we believe in supporting stories from their very first spark to their final frame. Through Storyteller Media and our partnership with GUNGNIR, we’re able to go upstream, discovering bold and visionary IP early and cultivating it for the screen. This is how we build legacy stories that last.”