Looking forward to this session

We are counting down to the 2nd session of the #AfricaSoftPowerSeries featuring some vibrant, progressive voices. Join us (here: bit.ly/AspSession2) tomorrow at 5pm WAT |12PM EST for: "Collective Threads: Digital Connectivity, Creative Power, and Global Black Activism" w/

Sena Voncujovi 神纳 ; Co-founder @Jaspora_Tokyo | @otosirieze; Editor-in-chief @opencountrymag & Editor Folio Nigeria | Mona Eltahawy ; Award-winning Journalist, Author, Commentator & Int'l Lecturer | Amah-Rose Abrams; Arts & Culture Journalist

Moderated by Zoe Ramushu; Filmmaker, Journalist, Activist & Co-founder, Sisters Working In Film & TV (SWIFT). Our panelists will examine how social media changed the landscape of activism & what the future holds for movements like #BLM & #EndSARS

Another important conversation on who is telling Africa’s story #takebackthepen

Loved being part of Africa Soft Power event today with Rachel H. moderating. Amazing series organized by Nkiru Balonwu with thought-provoking sessions running all month.

Proud to bring you such an amazing conversation in partnership with Africa Soft Power later today! Join us @ 5pm WAT on ZOOM w/ these spectacular group of beauty entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Register for free here: bit.ly/Session7ASP

We’re closing out the week on a high note! Join us, May 15th 5:00PM WAT | 12:00PM EST | 6:00PM SAST | 7:00PM EAT for - Black is King: Of Culture & Rhythm – From Hip-hop to Classical Music, black consciousness and culture has shaped the trajectory of global music for centuries.

We are starting this week with a close up of film. Join us May 18th 5PM WAT | 12PM EST | 6PM SAST | 7PM EAT for The Business of Film – Building A Sustainable African Film Industry II - Content may be king, but without an African industry, the sector will remain largely artisanal.

The danger of a single story: refreshing talk by Nkiru Balonwu about the Africa Soft Power project. "The point is about balance in storytelling.. It's irresponsible to just tell one kind of story about the continent. We keep holding Africa to a higher standard" #FIPPCongress

How can media do better? Be diligent abt. finding high quality sources, not just a westerner who backpacked for 2 weeks & thinks they're an Africa expert! There are so many highly educated Africans. Also find different imagery, stories. No lions please #FIPPCongress Nkiru Balonwu

.Nkiru Balonwu: Another overlooked thing is the power of Africa's female economy. "I think women represent possibly the greatest opportunity for the continent... 70% of consumer spending in Africa is driven by women" #FIPPCongress

When it comes to language diversity in content about Africa, pidgin is a massively overlooked opportunity, says Nkiru Balonwu #FIPPCongress

Great discussion about D&I initiatives (diversity & inclusion): "This is an issue that transcends HR." w/Tanya Isler, Director of Global Licensing Netflix, Erica Lovett, Head of Diversity and Inclusion Cartier N. America & Angie Byun, Principal, AB World #fippcongress

⭐️Congratulations and Welcome to M-RCBG's New Senior Fellows⭐️ Nkiru Balonwu (Nkiru Balonwu) Reza Baqir (Reza Baqir) Judy Chang Eric Evans John Fiske Stephen Gibson (Stephen Gibson) Justin Muzinich Matthew Vogel bit.ly/3C0KUUh