AWiM Pitch Zone Awards

Overview of the Pitch Zone Awards The Pitch Zone awards is a way for journalists to pitch for stories and get funding for these stories. The awards give journalists the opportunity to send in written pitches and defend those stories during a live pitch event in front of the judges for a chance at getting […]

The AWIM Awards & Agenda 2063: A Reflection of the New Africa

A new Africa beckons, one that fosters high visibility, maximum impact and borderless bonds. This is evident in the take-off of the Africa Continental Free Trade- a phenomenon that will not only unify Africa but also offers more opportunities for everyone As a leading organization that seeks to connect people in the media space to […]

Event highlights approaches to fighting misinformation in African newsrooms

In July, journalists across Africa gathered in Nairobi, Kenya to showcase the reporting produced by African women working in a variety of media. At this year’s African Women in the Media (AWiM) conference, which was started in 2016 by Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola, and has as its mission to positively impact the way media functions in […]

Event highlights approaches to fighting misinformation in African newsrooms

In July, journalists across Africa gathered in Nairobi, Kenya to showcase the reporting produced by African women working in a variety of media. At this year’s African Women in the Media (AWiM) conference, which was started in 2016 by Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola, and has as its mission to positively impact the way media functions in […]

Towards #AWIM19-Scholarships in a Click

Almost 365 days after the last African Women in Media conference, a new one beckons with even greater prospects. For media professionals who champion the economic empowerment of women and challenging the stereotypical representations of African women and women’s rights issues, the annual conference is a gathering of the best and upcoming in different sectors […]

Towards #AWIM19-Scholarships in a Click

Almost 365 days after the last African Women in Media conference, a new one beckons with even greater prospects. For media professionals who champion the economic empowerment of women and challenging the stereotypical representations of African women and women’s rights issues, the annual conference is a gathering of the best and upcoming in different sectors […]

CFP: African Women in Media 2019 Conference & Festival

African Women in the Media 2019 Conference & Festival  in partnership with African Union Commission Theme: SHOWCASE Proposals are invited for a three-day conference and festival in Nairobi, Kenya Date: 25-27 July, 2019 African Women in the Media, in pursuance of its objective to bring together media practitioners and scholars in the field of media, […]

CFP: African Women in Media 2019 Conference & Festival

African Women in the Media 2019 Conference & Festival  in partnership with African Union Commission Theme: SHOWCASE Proposals are invited for a three-day conference and festival in Nairobi, Kenya Date: 25-27 July, 2019 African Women in the Media, in pursuance of its objective to bring together media practitioners and scholars in the field of media, […]

DR. YEMISI AKINBOBOLA

C.E.O & Co-founder, AWiM

Dr Yemisi Akinbobola is an award-winning journalist, academic, consultant and co-founder of African Women in Media (AWiM). AWiM’s vision is that one-day African women will have equal access to representation in media. Joint winner of the CNN African Journalist Award 2016 (Sports Reporting), Yemisi ran her news website IQ4News between 2010-14.
Yemisi holds a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from Birmingham City University, where she is a Senior Lecturer. She has published scholarly research on women’s rights, African feminism, and journalism and digital public spheres. She was Editorial Consultant for the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 commemorative book titled “She Stands for Peace: 20 Years, 20 Journeys”, and currently hosts the book’s podcast.
She speaks regularly on issues relating to gender and media. In 2021 she was recognized as one of 100 Most Influential African Women.