He is best known for his work as a writer on the FX show, Atlanta, and director on Beyonce's visual album, Black is King.
Ibra Ake started off as a portrait and fashion photographer, shooting for various Condé Nast publications, beauty brands, and music acts.
[4][7] Ake was a producer on the short visual film, Guava Island that was shot in Cuba by Hiro Murai and starred Donald Glover, Rihanna, and Leticia Wright.
[8][9] In 2020, he directed and consulted on Beyonce's visual album, Black is King, specifically the videos for "Brown Skin Girl", "Water," and "Keys to the Kingdom.
Notable creative direction projects include: Tiwa Savage's 49-99;[13] Spotify's RapCaviar Pantheon;[14] Adidas, Donald Glover Presents;[15] Pause with Sam Jay;[16] Saturday Night Live; and Pharos.