Salim Akil

Salim Akil is an American writer, producer, and director. He is best known for Soul Food, Girlfriends, The Game, and Being Mary Jane. He is currently the showrunner of the upcoming C series Black Lightning.

Biography
Salim Akil was born on June 22, 1964 in Oakland, California. After finishing college, Akil began his career as a staff writer and executive producer on Soul Food. Eventually, he went on to direct and write episodes for Girlfriends and it's spinoff, The Game.