insert_link Africa Global media tell only part of Africa’s story – new report shows which outlets perform best and worst By Wallace Chuma, University of Cape Town and Trust Matsilele, Birmingham City University Media coverage of Africa has always been dominated by narratives of disease, poverty, conflict and political instability. These portrayals, rooted in colonial histories, continue to shape global perceptions and policy decisions. A nuanced and comprehensive analysis of how Africa is represented in global news could help change this. It could present a more […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 16
insert_link Africa From Dreaming to Drawing: Omotunde Akiode’s Journey from Screenwriter to Acclaimed Animator By Gbemisola Esho, via bird story agency Omotunde Akiode sits at her workstation in Lagos, appearing to doodle. To the occasional visitor, this may look like play but the result of the creative session will be a very real cartoon character, possibly for an acclaimed African cartoon series -- like Supa4. “I grew up watching Sesame Street, the Muppet show animations on television. I saw the […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 24