BELVA ANAKWENZE
Virtual CFO
Abacus Financial Business Management
Belva Anakwenze, the principal of Abacus Financial Management Group, serves as an entertainment business manager for several creatives in Los Angeles. Her clients range from entertainers and their closely held companies to large entertainment tech companies. She also has several music live events and musicians. Anakwenze has been serving as a trusted advisor for many in the entertainment industry for more than 15 years. Her business continues to grow, serving many high-profile clients.
Anakwenze was selected to speak at SXSW 2024 on the topic of “Wealth Creation for Creatives.” Also, in partnership with Patreon, Anakwenze launched a fresh new YouTube financial show for creatives called ‘The Earn Up’ on Patreon’s Creator Hub YouTube channel. She also hosts, writes and executive produces the show, in which Anakwenze lends her expertise in helping creators manage their small businesses so they can focus on what they do best — create.