Her Media Diary Podcast Episode 6: Arit Okpo
âIf 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 ourselvesâ. Arit Okpo, is a television presenter, voice over artist, documentary filmmaker, TV producer, and current host of CNN African […]
Her Media Diary Podcast Episode 3: Bassey Ikpi
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 âIâm Telling the […]
Her Media Diary Podcast Episode 2: Ruona Meyer
ï»ż 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 âSweet, Sweet Codeineâ 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 […]
Nigerian Women in Tech Report by Tech Cabal
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 […]
Nigerian Women in Tech Report by Tech Cabal
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 […]
From #AWiM19 panel, to #16DaysOfActivism, to a Ghana National Project
Esther Armah, Director of EAA Media Productions was one of the Panelists on the â#MeToo in Africa: Global Solutions for Sexual Harassmentâ panel at AWiM19 in Nairobi. Her panel featured Kenyan journalist Rachel Ombaka. Inspired by Rachelâs presentation that highlighted four specific sexual harassment actions that occur within Kenyaâs media houses, Esther connected with Rachel […]
Conversation with Culton Scovia
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 […]
Conversation with Christabel Ligami
Christabel Ligami, one of the award winners at the awim19 conference shares snippets of her career journey while talking about the place of data and policy in journalism. Please tell us about yourself My name is Christabel Ligami, a Kenyan freelance journalist. I am a multi-award-winning journalist both internationally and regionally. I have a masterâs […]
Conversation with Mary Mwendwa
Mary Mwendwa, a Journalist with a background in science tells us why she pitched her award-winning story at the AWIM19 pitch zone and tells us why she tells stories from a place of depth and passion. Please tell us about yourself I am a freelance journalist and editor for an online publication calledâŠwww.talkafrica.co.ke ( Talkafrica) […]
Conversation with Zahara Tunda
Zahara Tunda, one of the award winners at the just concluded African Women in Media Conference lets us into her world as she talks about her background, professional journey and drive for data journalism in this interview. Kindly tell us about yourself My name is Zahara Tunda and I was born in 1994, in Dar […]
