Di Link Up Wid Abi, Ian Boyne's 'Profile' for Young People

Published: Friday | March 27, 2017 | Rowen A. Johnson

From the Office of the Vice President, African Cultural Renaissance Movement (A.C.R.M.)

Abi Gaye Myrie, Founder and Host of Di Link Up Wid Abi

Launched only a month ago, Di Link Up Wid Abi is steadily building an audience, with more and more people tuning into to watch their inspirational and topical content. The brainchild of Abi Gaye Myrie, a second year student from UTech, Ja, the show focuses mainly on young people who have overcome significant struggles and are poised for success. Abi states that when brainstorming the concept of the show, she wanted it to have a twist,

“I decided to interview young people who have achieved a lot but are still fighting their way through challenges to do something greater.  I wouldn’t tell (their story) after the storm but during, which is where most young people are right now.”

Abi took much of her inspiration from Ian Boyne's popular feature show 'Profile', which celebrates 30 years on air this year. She is not only aiming for the same longevity, but also to have a similar impact, as she wants other young people facing challenges themselves, to see that they are not alone and also that no matter how difficult the obstacle may be, they too can rise above it.

Alrick "Tallent" Francis, first guest featured on Di Link Up Wid Abi

So far, Abi has featured two such young people, who are making their way through the fire. Alrick Francis, a recording artiste who goes by the name Tallent, was their first feature. In that episode titled “23 Days Before University,” Francis spoke of how God had provided for his tuition, though only a matter of days before starting UTech, Ja he was both broke and homeless.

I also had the pleasure of being featured on Di Link Up Wid Abi, where I spoke about my journey from being a college dropout to a published author and serial entrepreneur. The title of that episode is, “God’s Plan For Your Life.”

Abi, does not take all the accolades for Di Link Up Wid Abi’s success, crediting her partner Oshane Henry for his creative vision. Oshane, is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Augravi Multimedia, a photography and film company. The pair, who met through Abi’s twin sister, Tasha Gaye, have developed a great rapport, with Oshane not only acting as her technical partner, spearheading the filming and editing of the Di Link Up Wid Abi, but he also contributes to the direction of the series.

Of the partnership Oshane noted that,

“Abi had a great concept and (Di Link Up Wid Abi) was an avenue to really push Augravi multimedia further out there.”

As a young entrepreneur himself, Oshane wants this increased awareness to help build his brand identity, which he hopes will lead to him getting more projects. In addition he wants to use his experience with Di Link Up Wid Abi as a way to develop his skills in film production,

“The show will help me push my skills further as well as to help me practice. As the saying goes practice makes perfection,” Oshane commented.

Moreover, he says that he wants to produce great quality videos that people will appreciate, and hopes that Di Link Up Wid Abi will be a viewing experience that audiences look forward to.

As for Abi, she wants her show to grab a lot of attention, eventually securing sponsorship and expanding into something bigger. She definitely looks set for a career in media, so you should probably be on the lookout for Di Link Up Wid Abi, to debut on a station near you, very soon.

If you want to be featured send an email to; myrieabigaye@gmail.com

You can also follow Di Link Up Wid Abi and Augravi Multimedia here:

Instagram:
@di_link_up_wid_abi
@augravi_multimedia
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DiLinkUpTv/
facebook.com/augravimultimedia