About

The Onyx Family

Onyx Star Media, founded by Rita Onyx, produces family-friendly, comedic videos starring herself, her husband Mirthell, and their four children, Shalom, Sinead, Sade, and Shiloh. This rapidly-growing multi-media business has drawn a following of over 10 million people, accumulating over 5 billion views worldwide by living out their motto on camera: “Tell the Story…Feed the Soul…Make them Laugh…Heal the Heart.”

Onyx Star Media produces a variety of entertainment content including Onyx Family, Onyx Kids, and other brands, which can be found on YouTube, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon, Apple, and Roku. This multi-million dollar enterprise also includes books, music, and an array of branded merchandise.

Mirthell

Dr. Mirthell Mitchell, D.H., M.Div., MS-MFT, BA

Mirthell, the Chief Operations Officer of the Onyx Family media empire, writes, directs, and acts in many of the Onyx shows, vividly bringing the family’s stories to life by depicting their journey from “the struggle life” to “the Onyx life.” As the co-host of The Onyx Life and Onyx Family Podcast, he seeks to inspire families around the world. Mirthell holds a Doctorate in Humanities (D.H.), a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology (B.A. Theology), underscoring his deep commitment to faith and family. With over twenty years of experience as an ordained minister and marriage and family therapist, he brings a wealth of expertise to the family’s value-based brand, Sevonyx, inspiring millions globally. Under his operational leadership, the Onyx Family has flourished, spreading their message of hope, resilience, and positivity to a diverse and wide-reaching audience.

Rita

Dr. Rita Mitchell, D.H., MS-FNP, BSN

Rita Mitchell, the founder and CEO of the Onyx Family media empire, meticulously manages business affairs to ensure smooth operations and strategic growth. As the creator and mastermind behind the brand, she appears in many of the Onyx Family productions and co-hosts The Onyx Life and Onyx Family Podcast. Her passion for reading and writing shines through in her authorship of nonfiction books, such as “From the Struggle Life to the Onyx Life,” and other self-help and inspirational titles. Rita also writes engaging fiction books for kids, including “Onyx Kids School Days” and “Onyx Kids Adventures” and her new series, “Hybreed.”

Rita holds a Doctorate in Humanities (D.H.), a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner (MS-FNP), and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), underscoring her dedication to both education and healthcare. Her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to spreading positivity led her to establish Sevonyx, a family lifestyle brand that aims to impart essential life values to people around the world. Under her leadership, the Onyx Family has received numerous accolades for their innovative content and positive impact, and they have made significant charitable contributions, supporting various initiatives to give back to the community. Looking ahead, Rita envisions expanding the Onyx Family’s reach and influence, continuing to inspire and uplift audiences globally.

Shalom

Dr. Shalom Mitchell, D.H

Shalom, the eldest of the Onyx siblings, holds a Doctorate in Humanities (D.H.). She is the primary content writer for Onyx Family and Onyx Kids, an actress on the Onyx Family and Onyx Kids, and the illustrator for the successful children’s book series Onyx Kids School Days and Onyx Kids Adventures. She has also written scripts for the family cartoon series, Onyx Monster Mysteries. Shalom has a passion for nostalgia and loves to highlight little facts of the past on her channel. Additionally, Shalom has a nostalgia brand where she revisits the 2000s,creating content that celebrates and reflects on that vibrant decade.

Sinead

Dr. Sinead Mitchell, D.H

Sinead, the second oldest, holds a Doctorate in Humanities (D.H.). She is a natural-born musician and lover of video games. Along with running her Shonyx gaming brand, Sinead shows her deep love for music by writing and producing music for the family cartoon series, Onyx Monster Mysteries, and albums for the Onyx brand. Sinead is the head music producer for all Onyx content and has directed multiple music videos that have garnered hundreds of millions of streams worldwide. She is also an actress on Onyx Family and Onyx Kids. Additionally, Sinead is a fashion designer with her line, Onyx Afromé, which combines positivity with anime, gaming, and urban culture. Sinead’s work in music and fashion showcases her multifaceted talents and dedication to influencing various creative industries.

Shasha

Dr. Sade Mitchell, D.H

Shasha, also known as Sade, holds a Doctorate in Humanities (D.H.) and is a prolific author with titles in the LitRPG genre. She is an actress on Onyx Kids and Onyx Family. Shasha enjoys being in front and behind the camera as the head editor of all the video content in the Onyx Family brand. In addition to acting and editing, Shasha has a passion for writing children’s fiction for the Onyx Brand, having written for the successful children’s fantasy book series Onyx Kids Adventures. She strives to be a positive light to girls who watch her and her content.

Shiloh

Dr. Shiloh Mitchell, D.H

Shiloh holds a Doctorate in Humanities (D.H.). He is the youngest actor in the Onyx Family. Along with his older sisters, Shiloh helps to bring funny, imaginative, fantasy-based stories to life on Onyx Kids and Onyx Family. Shiloh dominates the gaming world on his YouTube channel Shylow, drawing millions of views worldwide. Between acting and writing, Shiloh wants to inspire boys around the world.