Career stories of the Been-There-Done-That Crew
As the event winds down on December 6, 2024, conversations around ‘repositioning the media ecosystem to tackle the challenges of digitisation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability, took centre stage, featuring professionals from around the world and Africa in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. In her remarks, Dr. Yemi, appealed to the participants, who included academics,…
‘’OUR IMPACT IN YOUR WORDS’’ Kigali Declaration (KD) signatories belong to a community dedicated to change, equipped with resource, training, and a clear framework for advancing ethical practices across the continent. Some of the signatories who have committed to addressing GBV not only…
The long-awaited AWiM24 , “Media and Sustainability” conference kick-started in Dakar , Senegal on thursday 5th December 2024. The flurry of activities started on Wednesday 4th December with the UNESCO Pre-Conference Session, with focus on advancing media development and sustainability. The Pre-conference sponsored by UNESCO was organised to set the stage for advancing media development…
Photo Credit: Freepik The Countdown begins! We are days away from the highly anticipated AWiM 2024 conference, taking place on December 5th-6th in Dakar, Senegal. This year’s edition, themed “Media and Sustainability,” promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring insightful discussions, interactive sessions, and networking…
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 28th November, 2024. All roads lead to Dakar, the Senegalese capital, venue for this year’s African women in media conference, 2024 (AWiM24) from 5th to 6th December, 2024. The theme of this year’s edition is “Media and Sustainability’’. It will be focused on three key areas namely: The business and financial…
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 29 July 2024 AWiM announces early bird tickets for its 8th annual conference African Women in Media (AWiM) is pleased to announce the launch of early bird ticket registrations for AWiM24, our 8th annual conference. AWiM in partnership with Article 19, will host its 8th annual African in Media…
“If we focus less on leaving a good impression and focus more on presenting the best impression of who we are, we stand a chance of then giving people the truest, most authentic picture of ourselves”. Arit Okpo, is a television presenter, voice over artist, documentary filmmaker, TV producer, and current host of CNN African…
It was a privilege to interview the writer, performer, and advocate Bassey Ikpi for the third episode of #HerMediaDiary podcast. We talk writing, finding yourself and mental health. Bassey talks about her diagnosis of bipolar and her journey in developing a successful career. This interview was recorded in October 2018, and since then her book ‘I’m Telling the…
In this episode with Emmy-nominated journalist, Ruona J. Meyer, we talk investigative journalism, how to pitch yourself and your stories, and making use of the platforms available to you. Her undercover investigation ‘Sweet, Sweet Codeine’ highlighted the plight of young Nigerians addicted to codeine syrup. Less that 24 hours of broadcasting Sweet, Sweet Codeine, the Nigerian government banned the import and manufacture of codeine-based syrup. In 2019, Ruona became the first Nigerian journalist to be…
Tech Cabal and UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, have released a report examining the distribution and level of involvement of women in technology and STEM fields in Nigeria. It identifies successes, gaps, challenges and offers recommendations for further improvement. “It is no news that there is in existence, a gender disparity between men and women in the…
Esther Armah, Director of EAA Media Productions was one of the Panelists on the ‘#MeToo in Africa: Global Solutions for Sexual Harassment’ panel at AWiM19 in Nairobi. Her panel featured Kenyan journalist Rachel Ombaka. Inspired by Rachel’s presentation that highlighted four specific sexual harassment actions that occur within Kenya’s media houses, Esther connected with Rachel…
Meet Culton Scovia, a broadcast journalist from Uganda whose pitch on African Free Movement earned her one of the highly coveted AWIM Awards with a grant of $2000. In this edition of AWIM Spotlight, Culton shares the story behind THE story. Please tell us about yourself I am a broadcast journalist, currently working with BBS…
