‘P-Valley’ Star Nicco Annan to Host New Docu-Series ‘Down in the Valley’ on STARZ

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Photo of Nicco Annan Courtesy of STARZ.

In many ways, the deep south is a part of America that is viewed through a hyper stereotypical lens. Where certain tropes and negative concepts take place on a daily basis, in our minds, and that has in many ways… stunted our understanding of the culture in that part of the USA and created a genuine prejudice against anyone from that region and that’s problematic. Because there is so much more to the south than twangs and stereotypes, it’s a part of America that is diverse and steeped in tradition and that is why, STARZ and P-Valley star Nicco Annan, are teaming up to look at the south like never before.
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Because earlier today, STARZ let it be known that Nicco, an NAACP Award Winning Actor, will host and serve as executive producer of Down in the Valley. A new six-part documentary series that will showcase the south like never before. In a manner free from stereotype and trope, so that we can see what living in the south is all about, and what proud traditions are celebrated in this region and how it adds to the richness of these United States, and well… to properly offer this news the justice and the gravity it deserves and commands, here are all the details on this upcoming series, courtesy of STARZ.  
'STARZ announced today it has greenlit “Down in the Valley,” a documentary series inspired by the vibrant world of “P-Valley,” set to air in 2024. The six-half-hour episode series hosted and executive produced by Nicco Annan (“P-Valley”) will take viewers on a tantalizing tour of the Deep South, unveiling a complex South that is equal parts poignant, joyful, and magical. 

Annan, best known as “Uncle Clifford” on STARZ’s critically acclaimed drama series “P-Valley,” will be immersed in the people, sensuality, music, culture, and stories of the South. From strip clubs to sex workshops, rap performances, and ancient hoodoo rituals, Annan, as well as the audience, will experience it all. 

“Down in the Valley” will pull back the curtain on the surprising but always intriguing people and places that make the Deep South a place where anything can happen and usually does.

“I can’t wait for ya’ll to get a taste of this fiercely unpredictable, deep-dive dance into Southern culture. It’s a black mirror of sorts,” said Annan. “Going through the experience of watching ‘Down in the Valley,’ the audience will immerse and connect with culture beyond the narrow lens of their everyday neighborhoods, and see through a mirrored reflection the forgotten Black American South like never before. Down In The Valley… it is what it is!!!”

‘P-Valley’ has authentically captured Southern Black culture in our fictional world of Chuccalisa and piqued the curiosity of our Pynk Posse to learn more,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ. ‘Down in the Valley’ is a natural companion to our hit scripted series and we’re thrilled to be working again with Nicco as he invites audiences for a cultural exchange and understanding of the real South. Viewers will be captivated by the parallels drawn between the real-life experiences of Southern communities and the compelling narratives Katori shares in ‘P-Valley.’” 

“Down in the Valley” is produced by Zero Point Zero for STARZ. In addition to Annan, Pulitzer Prize winner and “P-Valley” creator Katori Hall (“The Hot Wing King,” Oliver Award-winning “The Mountaintop” and Broadway’s “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical”) will also serve as executive producer. Emmy and Peabody award winning executive producer Shoshana Guy served as showrunner. Lydia Tenaglia and Chris Collins will serve as executive producers and Jared Andrukanis as co-executive producer on behalf of Zero Point Zero.Alice Dickens Koblin, Senior Vice President of Unscripted Programming and Karen Bailey, Executive Vice President of Programming, will oversee the series on behalf of STARZ. 

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STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.’

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