Brands We've Worked With

SERVICES

What we do

Mako Studios is a hybrid creative consultancy and digital production studio. We focus on building high-impact content

WHO WE ARE

The essential bridge between brands, creators and CULTURES.

Mako Studios is a hybrid creative consultancy and digital production studio. We focus on building high-impact content that drives audience growth, brand relevance, cultural impact and measurable commercial value.

AUDIENCE-FIRST

CULTURE-DRIVEN

RESULTS-FOCUSED

Our unique position allows us to facilitate seamless collaboration across the entire content creation ecosystem — from concept to delivery.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

As Easy As ABCDE

A

Attention is Currency

We treat attention as the most valuable asset in the digital world. Every piece of work is built to capture and hold it.

A

Attention is Currency

We treat attention as the most valuable asset in the digital world. Every piece of work is built to capture and hold it.

B

Build the Audience First

We prioritise audience growth over vanity metrics because audience is what driveslong-term value.

B

Build the Audience First

We prioritise audience growth over vanity metrics because audience is what driveslong-term value.

C

Commercial Thinking Always

We approach every project with a clear focus on generating measurable commercialvalue.

C

Commercial Thinking Always

We approach every project with a clear focus on generating measurable commercialvalue.

D

Deliver at a High Level

Execution is everything. We maintain a premium standard across every stage ofproduction.

D

Deliver at a High Level

Execution is everything. We maintain a premium standard across every stage ofproduction.

E

Embedded in Culture

We don't chase trends — we position our work within culture to stay relevant andimpactful.

E

Embedded in Culture

We don't chase trends — we position our work within culture to stay relevant andimpactful.

PROVEN RESULTS

Success Stories

Footasylum

Grew the YouTube channel from 6K to 2 million subscribers. One show alone accumulated over 250 million views.

2M Subs

Footasylum

Grew the YouTube channel from 6K to 2 million subscribers. One show alone accumulated over 250 million views.

2M Subs

PrettyLittleThing

Grew YouTube from 100K to 1.3M subscribers. Over 300 million views across social. YouTube channel earned over £350K.

£350K Earned

PrettyLittleThing

Grew YouTube from 100K to 1.3M subscribers. Over 300 million views across social. YouTube channel earned over £350K.

£350K Earned

BoohooMan

Grew Boohooman YouTube channel by 34% in under 6 months. Over 30 million organic views. Monetised the channel and secured brand sponsorships.

30M Views

BoohooMan

Grew Boohooman YouTube channel by 34% in under 6 months. Over 30 million organic views. Monetised the channel and secured brand sponsorships.

30M Views

Ministry of Sound

Launched the content division of the business and secured additional brand sponsorships for the content programme.

Launched

Ministry of Sound

Launched the content division of the business and secured additional brand sponsorships for the content programme.

Launched

Naomi Campbell

Worked across various campaigns accumulating over 20 million views.

20M Views

Naomi Campbell

Worked across various campaigns accumulating over 20 million views.

20M Views

Usher at the O2

Covered Usher's show at the O2. Content accumulated over 10 million views.

10M Views

Usher at the O2

Covered Usher's show at the O2. Content accumulated over 10 million views.

10M Views

Chip (Chipmunk)

Launched a podcast for one of the UK's top rappers. formally knows as Chipmunk

Launched

Chip (Chipmunk)

Launched a podcast for one of the UK's top rappers. formally knows as Chipmunk

Launched

BY THE NUMBERS

Results That Speak For Themselves

100M+

TOTAL VIEWED DELIVERED

100M+

TOTAL VIEWED DELIVERED

0M

PEAK SUBSCRIBERS GROWN

0M

PEAK SUBSCRIBERS GROWN

£100K+

YOUTUBE REVENUE GENERATED

£100K+

YOUTUBE REVENUE GENERATED

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MAJOR BRANDS PARTNERS

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MAJOR BRANDS PARTNERS

LEADERSHIP

Meet Tafara Makopa

Founder & Visionary at Mako Studios, Tafara Makopa is an award-winning industry leader with deep expertise in digital content and production.

With a proven track record of connecting brands, creators and production partners — working with names including Naomi Campbell, Usher, Footasylum, PrettyLittleThing, Spotify, BBC and Amazon Prime Video — Tafara brings visionary leadership and genuine industry relationships to every project.

His approach is simple: build content that earns attention, grows audiences and creates commercial value. No vanity projects. No wasted budgets. Just work that performs.

"We don't just create content, we build audiences and commercial value."

— Tafara Makopa, Founder

AWARD-WINNING

INDUSTRY LEADER

DIGITAL EXPERT

RECOGNITION

Award-Winning Work

Executive Producer and Managing Director at Wall of Entertainment

TellyCast

Studio of the Year 2025

Winner

TellyCast

Studio of the Year 2025

Winner

J.P. Morgan / Powerful Media

Business of the Year 2024

Winner

J.P. Morgan / Powerful Media

Business of the Year 2024

Winner

J.P. Morgan / Powerful Media

Business of the Year 2024

Winner

The Lovie Awards

Best in Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle — The Pink Courtroom

Winner

The Lovie Awards

Best in Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle — The Pink Courtroom

Winner

The Lovie Awards

Best in Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle — The Pink Courtroom

Winner

NVA

Best Online Production Company — New Talent

Winner

NVA

Best Online Production Company — New Talent

Winner

NVA

Best Online Production Company — New Talent

Winner

The Lovie Awards

Best Online Show — Secret Sauce

Winner

The Lovie Awards

Best Online Show — Secret Sauce

Winner

The Lovie Awards

Best Online Show — Secret Sauce

Winner

Broadcast Digital Awards

Best Short Form Format — Minor Issues

Winner

Broadcast Digital Awards

Best Short Form Format — Minor Issues

Winner

Broadcast Digital Awards

Best Short Form Format — Minor Issues

Winner

UE Awards

Best Online Series of the Year — Does The Shoe Fit

Winner

UE Awards

Best Online Series of the Year — Does The Shoe Fit

Winner

UE Awards

Best Online Series of the Year — Does The Shoe Fit

Winner

GUAP Gala

Best Online Show — Does The Shoe Fit

Winner

GUAP Gala

Best Online Show — Does The Shoe Fit

Winner

GUAP Gala

Best Online Show — Does The Shoe Fit

Winner

LET'S CREATE TOGETHER

Work With Us

Ready to build something that drives real results? Let's connect.

We don't just create content - we build audiences and commercial value.

© 2026 Mako Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Designed By Emon

We don't just create content - we build audiences and commercial value.

© 2026 Mako Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Designed By Emon

We don't just create content - we build audiences and commercial value.

© 2026 Mako Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Designed By Emon

We don't just create content - we build audiences and commercial value.

© 2026 Mako Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Designed By Emon