Her Media Diary
Her Media Diary is a podcast by African Women in Media (AWiM) that focuses on women in journalism, media, storytelling, and digital content across Africa and the global diaspora. It explores gender and media, women’s leadership, safety, representation, media policy, advocacy, and feminist storytelling. Each episode features conversations with African women journalists, media professionals, editors, researchers, and gender advocates. The podcast aims to document how women shape media systems and public narratives while working toward a safer, more inclusive media ecosystem.
Episodes
A Kenyan Journalist's Investigation into AI's Stereotypical View of African Women
Elvine Tina Ouma is a journalist, podcaster, and curator of Kenya's first feminist magazine. She is the host of the Feminist Spark podcast and has published across Women's Media Centre, The Elephant, Minority Africa, African Women in Media's AWiNews platform, The Nation, The Star, and Potentash Africa. As a recent fellow on gender and AI reporting, Elvine spent six months investigating how artific
"AI Won't Take Your Job; But Journalists Who Don't Learn It Might Lose Theirs"
Titilope Fadare-Oparinde is a multimedia journalist and founder of Generative AI Journalism with Titi, an initiative dedicated to helping African journalists integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows ethically and creatively.
In this episode, Titi shares her journey from a Lagos-born journalist curious about both print and broadcast media to becoming a leading voice in AI literacy fo
Carbon Credits as Collateral: How Melanin Kapital is Changing Finance for African Entrepreneurs
Melanie Keita is the co-founder and CEO of Melanin Kapital, a digital bank focused on financing Africa's green economy. Born and raised in France, Melanie built a career in sustainable finance across Europe and Africa, working with the United Nations in Kenya and the German fund Finance in Motion. Her work spans corporate finance, sustainable development, and impact investing, with a focus on agri
Who Owns AI-Generated Content? Legal Questions African Journalists Need to Ask
Mbanangwa Kwilasya is a compliance expert, data protection specialist, and founder of MK Legal Consultancy. She played a pivotal role in drafting Malawi's Data Protection Act, which came into force in 2024. Her work spans financial services, fintech, anti-money laundering regulations, and AI governance. As a consultant with the African Union Development Agency, she focuses on ethical AI developmen
Umu Thoronka Case: Wrongful Dismissal & Sexual Harassment Inside Sierra Leone's Press Freedom Crisis
Eastina Taylor-Tucker is the president of Women in News Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL), a seasoned broadcaster and advocate who has worked with BBC Media Action and stands at the center of one of West Africa's most significant press freedom cases in recent years. A 2018 Mandela Washington Fellow,Eastina has spent her career challenging structural inequalities in newsrooms and fighting for the safety
Beyond SEO: Why Answer Engine Optimization is the Future of Digital Visibility
Adanna Adindu is a content strategist, SEO expert, and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) specialist who helps brands transition from invisibility to visibility in the digital space. As a self-described "abnormal Gen Z," she combines classical sensibilities with cutting-edge digital expertise, working remotely from Nigeria for international clients across B2B SaaS, iGaming, medical tourism, fintech,
When Gender Progress Faces Pushback: Five Taikeaways from CSW70
In this special episode, Dr Yemisi Akinbobola takes listeners behind the scenes of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at the United Nations headquarters in New York in March 2025.
Dr Yemisi opens with a striking moment from day one, where WABC TV anchor Sade Baderinwa reminded the delegates that when justice fails, women pay the price. But the most powerful in
From Vibe Coding to Data Sovereignty: An AI Roadmap for African Journalists
Zain Verjee is the founder and CEO of the Zain Verjee Group, a communications advisory firm transforming how organizations tell stories in Africa and beyond. As a former CNN anchor and correspondent, she covered major global events and interviewed world leaders. Today, she is also co-founder of The Rundownb Studio, where she helps storytellers and newsroom leaders leverage AI responsibly in modern
Give to Gain: Redefining Philanthropy for Women's Movement
Binaifer Nowrojee is the president of the Open Society Foundations, the world's largest private funder dedicated to advancing human rights, equity, and justice. She is an international human rights lawyer whose career spans strategic litigation, advocacy, research, and philanthropy across Africa and Asia Pacific. Earlier in her career, she investigated sexual violence during the Rwandan genocide w
A Queer Feminist's Fight for Digital Safe Spaces
Charity Nafula is a queer feminist, certified accountant, podcaster, and passionate advocate for digital dignity. As the Executive Director of Queer Prism 256, Charity uses podcasting and art to amplify the everyday lives of marginalized women in Uganda, creating intentional safe spaces for queer women to share their stories without fear of judgment or exposure.
In this episode, Dr Yemisi Akinbob
Asking the Uncomfortable Questions About Women in Media - Official Trailer
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Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: The Uncomfortable Questions We Need to Ask
00:00:14 Who Protects Women in Media? Safety and Consequences
00:00:20 Representation and Solutions: Who Decides Our Stories?
00:00:34 Me
The 'Single Story' is Killing Africa: Can AI Change the Narrative?
Moky Makura is the Executive Director of Africa No Filter, a donor collaborative working to shift stereotypical narratives about Africa through storytelling, research, and advocacy. With a rich career spanning media, philanthropy, and narrative change, Moky has dedicated decades to challenging the single story told about the continent.
In this episode, Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola sits down with Moky to
How Investing in Local Newsrooms Can Help Fight Corruption
Recorded live at the African Women in Media 2025 Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this special episode explores the critical theme of investing in local media and journalism, with a particular focus on the MacArthur Foundation's On Nigeria Programme.
Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola is joined by three remarkable women whose work spans policy, community accountability, and local journalism: Fatima Mohamm
Her Media Diary Episode 51: "Achieving Digital Safety Through Creativity" with Neema Iyer
Neema Iyer is the founder of Pollicy, an innovative feminist civic technology collective in Kampala that combines data, design, and digital rights. Under her leadership, Pollicy has led 100+ projects, trained 5,000+ individuals in data skills, and created playful civic tools like “Digital Safe‑tea” and “Choose Your Own Fake News”. In 2021, she was appointed to Facebook/Meta’s Global Women’s Safety
Her Media Diary Episode 50: "Spinning Truth to Power" with Farah Fortune
Farah Fortune is the founder & Managing Director of African Star Communications, a full-service PR agency, focusing on customized strategic public relations campaigns.Farah, dubbed ‘The Pitbull in Heels’, established her PR agency in 2008 with just R1,000, a laptop, and a phone, and is the brain behind some of the continent’s most iconic brand and celebrity campaigns.In this episode, Farah talks a
Her Media Diary Episode 49: "Seen, Heard & Leading in Corporate Spaces" with Fatima Jones
Fatima Jones is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem. With a career spanning over 20 years in public relations, marketing, and communications, predominantly in the nonprofit and arts sectors, her specialty lies in positioning cultural institutions in ways that not only increase visibility but also ensure they are culturally relevant, inclusive, and reflecti
Her Media Diary Episode 48: "Bringing Rigour to African Journalism" with Stephanie Busari
Stephanie Busari is the founder and CEO of SBB Media, an organisation dedicated to ensuring that Africa's stories are authored, owned, and told by those who understand its soul. She is also an Emmy Award-winning journalist and Former Head of Africa digital team at CNN. In April 2016, she exclusively obtained the “proof of life” video showing that the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls. This footage was
Her Media Diary Episode 47: "Linking Human Bias to AI & Machine Learning" with Deborah Kanubala
Deborah is a PhD Candidate at Universität des Saarlandes (Germany), researching fair machine learning to reduce bias against marginalized groups. Prior to her PhD, she was a Lecturer in Data Science & AI at the Academic City University College, Accra, Ghana. She is also the co‑founder of Women Promoting Science to the Younger Generation (WPSYG), an organisation supporting more girls into STEM and
Her Media Diary Episode 46: "Curating Datasets against AI-Facilitated GBV" with Mwende Mukwanyaga
Mwende is the Co-convener of the AI Salon by Webworks, with expertise in AI ethics, data journalism, ethnographic research, and dataset building. She also specialises in critiquing models and systems for bias, and teaching media and institutions how to adapt to AI in a meaningful and responsible manner.In this episode, she joins us to talk about tech-facilitated GBV, the risks of AI-generated harm
Her Media Diary Episode 45: "Regulating AI: Who's Responsible for Gendered Harm?" with Dr Grace Githaiga
Dr. Grace Githaiga is the CEO at KICTANET and a visionary leader with over 20 years of expertise in ICT policy advocacy. She spearheads progressive advocacy for inclusive ICT policies on data protection, cybersecurity, gender, accessibility, and civic digital rights.In this episode, she joins us to unpack what feminist digital justice really means in the age of AI, and why we must act now to make
Her Media Diary Episode 44: "Open, Free & Secure Internet for Women" with Sandra Aceng
Sandra Aceng is a human rights defender and digital rights advocate from Uganda. She is also the Executive Director of Women of Ugandan Network (WOUGNET), an organization that engages in research, policy advocacy, and capacity-building programs to ensure gender inclusivity in Uganda’s digital landscape.In this episode, Sandra discusses her personal journey into activism, the digital realities face
Her Media Diary Episode 43: Career Tips From Veteran Women Journalists
In this special episode recorded live at the AWiM24 Conference in Dakar, Senegal, Dr Yemisi had the honour of speaking with four phenomenal women who have spent decades shaping African journalism: Dr. Lilian Okonkwo-Ogabu, Angela Agoawike, Ekong Uduak, and Ireti Bakare-Yusuf.These are women who have walked through fire, navigating tough newsrooms, evolving technologies, political pressures, and s
Her Media Diary Episode 42: "Winning Against All Odds" with Dr Joyce Kirabo
Dr Joyce Kirabo is a lecturer and trainer with over 13 years of experience in mentoring, coaching, teaching and delivering training programs. She holds a PhD in business Administration from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. In a world where stories of resilience and determination often go unheard, the journey of Dr. Joyce stands out as a beacon of hope. Growing up as a refuge
Her Media Diary Episode 41: "Can AI Intervene for Women" with Rebecca Mutiso
Rebecca Mutiso is the Manager of Accreditation and Compliance at the Media Council of Kenya.Rebecca's story begins in Nairobi, where she grew up in a vibrant household with her siblings and cousins. Despite facing poverty, her parents instilled in her the importance of education and self-advocacy. From a young age, Rebecca was known for her outspoken nature. This early foundation shaped her ambiti
Her Media Diary Episode 40: The Power of Assertiveness" with Hinda Mohamoud
Hinda Mohamoud is the Chief Editor of Bilan Media, Somalia's first all-women media team.Hinda leads a team dedicated to covering social issues often overlooked by traditional media in Somalia, such as climate change, people living with albinism and HIV/AIDS, and period education for young girls.Hinda's story begins in a conservative environment where women are often sidelined. Growing up, she was
Her Media Diary Episode 39: "Shaping AI for the Future of Journalism" with Nolwazi Tusini
Nolwazi Tusini, an award-winning broadcast journalist, queer feminist, social justice activist and Program Director, Amplify South Africa. Nolwazi shares her experiences with loss, particularly the impact of losing her mother at a young age. This profound loss not only shaped her personal journey but also influenced her career path, pushing her towards journalism as a means to advocate for change.
Her Media Diary Episode 38: "AI Integration in Newsroom Operations" with Ruth Butaumocho
Ruth Butaumocho is an award-winning Zimbabwean journalist, gender, and development trainer with over 25 years of media experience.She is also the Managing Editor of The Herald Newspaper in Zimbabwe.As a journalist, Ruth has dedicated over a decade to gender reporting, using her platform to highlight the issues faced by women in Zimbabwe. Her personal experiences with domestic violence have fueled
Her Media Diary Episode 37: "Sustainability in a Traumatized, Resource-starved Landscape" with Omnia Shawkat & Raghdan Orsud
Omnia Shawkat & Raghdan Orsud are two remarkable women who have co-founded media organizations (Andariya and Beam Reports) dedicated to serving the Sudanese community. Their journey is not only inspiring but also highlights the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in a male-dominated industry.As female co-founders, Omnia and Ragdan reflect on the unique challenges they encounter in the media s
Her Media Diary Episode 36: "Gender Equality Advocacy from the Grassroots" with Amie Joof
Amie Joof is a journalist, activist, and women’s rights advocate, with over 35 years of experience.Madame Joof discusses her passion for journalism, her commitment to gender equality, and the importance of mentorship in empowering the next generation of women leaders. She also shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of advocating for women's rights in the media landscape.She stresses the
Her Media Diary Episode 35: "Leveraging AI in Corporate Communications" with Gloria Edukere
Gloria Edukere is a talented writer, advocacy specialist and corporate communications expert from Nigeria. She found her passion for writing at a young age, often retreating under the dining table to craft her stories. This early love for writing laid the foundation for her successful career in corporate communication.Gloria discusses her career path, sharing how she transitioned from writing poet
Her Media Diary Episode 34: "Need for Gender Policies in Newsrooms" with Melkamsew Selomon
Melkamsew Selomon is a journalist with over 15 years of experience and also a Board Member of the Ethiopian Media Women Association (EMWA).Melkam shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Addis Ababa to becoming a prominent journalist and advocate for gender equality in media. She discusses her early life challenges, her pursuit of education, and her transition into journalism.Melkam's path
Her Media Diary Episode 33: "Making the Difference" with Mwape Kumwenda
Mwape Kumwenda is an accomplished journalist and co-founder of Crown TV, Zambia with over 1o years of experience. She shares her experience growing up in Kabwe, Zambia where she witnessed firsthand the vulnerabilities faced by women and girls in her community. This early exposure to gender-based violence fueled her passion for justice, initially leading her to aspire to become a lawyer. However,
Her Media Diary Episode 32: "Becoming a Voice for Change" with Sarah Mawerere
Sarah Mawerere is a senior broadcast journalist at Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). She shares her experience growing up in the rural Busoga Region of Uganda, where she faced numerous challenges, including the loss of both parents at a young age. Despite these hardships, she pursued her dream of becoming a journalist, inspired by the voices she heard on Radio Uganda as a child.The Kigali Dec
Her Media Diary Episode 31: "Fighting for your Rights" with Regine Akalikumutima
Regine Akalikumutima is a remarkable teacher turned media owner and gender activist from Rwanda. She shares her personal experiences and involvement in the Kigali Declaration, a pivotal step in combating gender-based violence in media across AfricaHer journey into media was sparked by the challenges she observed as a teacher. Many of her students struggled with issues stemming from their home envi
Her Media Diary Episode 30: "Embracing Empathetic Leadership" with Pamella Makotsi-Sittoni
Pamella Makotsi is a prominent Kenyan journalist and media executive with a career spanning over two decades.Pamella shares her inspiring journey from a humble upbringing in Kenya to becoming a prominent figure in the journalism world. She discusses the impact of her large family on her confidence. She also talks about how her early experiences sparked her passion for journalism.Subscribe to Her M
Her Media Diary Episode 29: "Recognizing Your Worth" with Sophia Kudjordji
Sophia Kudjordji is a Ghanaian Corporate Communications expert with a rich background that spans over two decades.In this episode, Sophia shares her journey, challenges, and the lessons learned along the way, from her dynamic childhood in Ghana to becoming one of the top ten most influential women who have risen to the top in journalism and public relations.Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your
Her Media Diary Episode 28: "Harnessing the Power of Media Advocacy" with Asmaa James
Asmaa James is a renowned journalist, activist, and philanthropist from Sierra Leone with over 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism, management and advocacy for women's rightsIn this episode, Asmaa shares her journey from being a volunteer in a local radio station to rising through the ranks to become a presenter, producer, editor of the day, and station manager and ultimately
TRAILER - Her Media Diary
Introducing Her Media Diary, a podcast where Dr Yemisi Akinbobola speaks to some of the most influential women leaders in media. From personal experiences of workplace dynamics to burning global issues like climate change, food security, and peacebuilding. Her Media Diary tackles these topics and more. Bringing you first-person accounts and solutions from across the world. Her Media Diary podcast
Her Media Diary Episode 27: "Finding Your Voice Amidst Chaos" with Rosebell Kagumire
Rosebell Kagumire is a trained journalist, rights advocate, digital strategist, public speaker and award-winning blogger, with expertise in human rights, gender, peace and conflict issues.In this episode, Rosebell recounts the challenges and dangers she faced as a young female journalist reporting from the front lines in South Sudan. These experiences exposed her to the harsh realities of war and
Her Media Diary Episode 26: "Shunning Gender Stereotypes" with Peace Hillary
Peace Hillary is an accomplished Rwandan journalist with over 20 years of experience in the media profession. She currently serves as the Managing Director of Family Magazine, which focuses on gender issues, family promotion, women’s empowerment, combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and family conflicts.Peace shares her journey from surviving the Rwandan genocide, to becoming a prominent voice f
Her Media Diary Episode 25: "Standing Up For What You Believe" with Phathiswa Magopeni
Phathiswa Magopeni is a South African-born media personality, and former Head of News and Current Affairs at the South African Broadcasting Corporation. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the SABC. Phathiswa recounts her journey from her early life in rural South Africa, through her university years, and into her impactful career at SABC. She opens up about the struggles she faced,
Her Media Diary Episode 24: "Honing the Craft" with Eugenia Abu
Her Media Diary Episode 24: "Honing the Craft" with Eugenia Abu Eugenia Abu is a distinguished broadcaster, author, media consultant, and one of Nigeria’s finest broadcasters and compères renowned for anchoring the 9:00 pm news on the Nigerian Television Authority for seventeen years. Eugenia’s advice to aspiring broadcasters is clear: focus on the craft, be patient, and always be prepared. Th
Her Media Diary Episode 23: "Need for Female Pedagogy" with Prof Kim Fox
Kim Fox is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JRMC) at The American University in Cairo (AUC) Egypt. She primarily teaches Audio Production and other journalism courses, and her research interests include Podcasting, Audio, Radio, Media Representation, Teaching with Technology, and Social Media. Her story speaks to media professionals who have either t
Her Media Diary Episode 22: "Gender Equality Advocacy Through Media Monitoring" with Dr Sarah Macharia
Dr Sarah Macharia is a gender equality champion, women’s rights advocate, and the global coordinator of the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), which is the world’s longest-running initiative focused on researching and promoting gender equality in media. This episode unpacks the slow pace of change despite extensive efforts in advocacy and training, and the need to embrace incremental progre
Her Media Diary Episode 21: "Inspiring Women Through Visibility" With Prof Nancy Booker
Professor Nancy Booker is an Associate Professor and the Dean at the Graduate School of Media and Communications, The Aga Khan University, Kenya. Her story speaks to women and media scholars who understand the need to show up regardless of how inconvenient it might be, just to ensure that they are seen and heard by people who might just need their presence as an assurance that it is actually poss
Her Media Diary Episode 20: "Why Gender Representation Matters?" with Prof Lilian Atanga
Prof Lilian Atanga is an accomplished scholar and researcher in Gender and Discourse Studies. Her research interests lie at the intersection of language, gender, politics, and the media in African contexts. Prof Atanga’s story speaks to all media scholars and educators who have made their marks in the industry and to prospectives who wish to make a positive impact on their communities through ge
Her Media Diary Episode 19: 'Finding Your Tribe' with Comfort Mussa
Comfort Mussa is a prolific, multi-award-winning Cameroonian journalist with over 15 years of experience covering underreported stories, with a special focus on issues affecting women and girls. Comfort's story speaks to all women out there who experience any form of chastisement for speaking up for themselves and refusing to conform to social constructs. She strongly advocates the need for fema
Her Media Diary Episode 18: "Amplifying the Voice of Mother Nature" With Annonciata Byukusenge
Annonciata Byukusenge is a multimedia journalist with 12 years of experience. She holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Rwanda and a certificate in Media Management from Women in News. She has worked with a number of media houses and NGOs including rwandanews24 and theforefrontmagazine. In this episode, Annonciata talks about her passion for environmenta
Her Media Diary Episode 17: "Environmental Reporting Using Gender Lens" With Annie Zulu
Annie Zulu is an accomplished freelance journalist with a remarkable career in the media industry spanning over 7 years. She has earned numerous awards for her outstanding contribution to Journalism. Her focus is on investigative stories that are often underreported, particularly those that address issues affecting women, children, climate change, and the environment. In this episode, Annie shares
Her Media Diary Episode 16: "Nobody knows that story unless you tell it" With Marverine Cole
Marverine Cole is a multi-award-winning broadcaster and journalist with over 30 years of experience working as a reporter and news anchor for the UK’s leading media stations including the BBC She has produced several radio documentaries, including Black Girls Don’t Cry which earned her ‘Journalist of the Year’ at the Mind Media Awards in 2019. In this episode, Marverine shares her journey up the
Her Media Diary Episode 15: "Know when it's time to check out" with Verah Okeyo
Verah Okeyo is an award-winning journalist, communications manager, and media trainer with over ten years of experience covering global health with a focus on maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and underrepresented communities. In this episode, Verah shares her journey from her childhood to the newsroom while battling with clinical depression. She shares the strategies she developed
Her Media Diary Episode 12."Taking Brave steps" with Adelle Onyango
Adelle Onyango is a Kenyan media personality, podcaster and founder of the Adelle Onyango Initiative, an organisation that empowers youth and provides psycho-social support to African women survivors of rape. Through her podcast, Legally Clueless, she captures the raw human stories of everyday Africans. In this episode, Adelle shares the stories behind the many brave steps she has taken, from h
Her Media Diary Episode 14: "Getting my life back!" with Qaanitah Hunter
Qaanitah Hunter is a multiple award-winning journalist and political editor at News24, South Africa. She is the author of 'Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the future of South Africa' and recently co-authored a book called 'Eight Days in July: Inside the Zuma unrest that set South Africa alight'. In this episode, Qaanitah shares her journey from childhood through her rise to fame and finding a voi
Her Media Diary Episode 13: "Draw the Line" with Moyo Thomas
Moyo Thomas is a news reporter and strategic communications specialist. Describing herself as a humanist and a womanist she is a sexual and gender-based violence advocate fighting for women's rights, security and safety. In this episode, Moyo Thomas discusses the representation and presentation of sexual harassment and gender-based violence in Nigerian media and the cultural dimensions of gender
Her Media Diary Episode 11: "I want to help the survivors" with Soyem Osakwe
Soyem Osakwe is a specialist in Global communications, campaigns and advocacy. In this episode, Soyem speaks passionately about her work using effective communications strategies to raise awareness and advocate against gender-based violence. If you are a journalist or content creator, if you work for an NGO or simply want to lend your voice to real change, then you'd want to listen to this episode
Her Media Diary Episode 10: "Let's all be Bad Girls!" with Rachel Ombaka
In this episode Yemisi Akinbobola Interviews @rachel_ombaka media editor, trainer and public speaker shares her experiences of sexual harassment in the newsroom and speaks passionately about her activism against this. Her interview is honest and personal, as she shares how childhood memories of gender-based violence impacted her own relationship with her daughter and how these experiences have sha
Her Media Diary Episode 9: Julia Majale
In this episode of #HerMediaDiary Kenyan journalist, Julia Majale talks about her journey to becoming the Managing Editor of Tuko Media. Julia discusses how her early life shaped her leadership skills and the enduring influence of her father and grandmother. She challenges journalists to seize opportunities and to take on extra roles that stretch them, put them on the path of growth and open doors
SPECIAL SERIES: Labour Migration Reporting Ep 4: Why we need more women on the labour migration beat
This podcast series looks at labour migration in Africa and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. It highlights how African women experience labour migrations locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration issues. In this episode we discuss: AWiM Co-founder and CEO Dr Yemisi Akinbobola talks about why i
SPECIAL SERIES: Labour Migration Reporting Ep 3: Experiences of women who migrate for work
This podcast series looks at labour migration in Africa and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. It highlights how African women experience labour migrations locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration issues. In this episode we discuss: The experiences of first- and second-generation African migran
SPECIAL SERIES: Labour Migration Reporting Ep 2: Reporting trends on the continent
This podcast series looks at labour migration in Africa, and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. It highlights how African women experience labour migrations locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration issues. In this episode we discuss: Labour migration reporting trends in Africa with Sumeya Gasa,
SPECIAL SERIES: Labour Migration Reporting Ep 1: Contextualising labour migration on the continent
This podcast series looks at labour migration in Africa, and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. The series focuses on gendered stories that highlight how African women experience labour migrations locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration issues. Hosted and Produced by Andy Mkosi for African Wom
Her Media Diary Episode 8: Nelisiwe Nkosi
Her Media Diary Episode 8: Nelisiwe Nkosi In this episode, South African photographer, Nelisiwe Nkosi talks about how photography helped her work through the trauma of being sexually assaulted on two occasions. Her photographic series, “Breakeven” expresses the feelings of shame, violation, vulnerability and a yearning to be invisible. “Breakeven” went on to be exhibited at prestigious and even ea
Her media diary episode 7: Josephine Mahachi
In this episode of Her Media Diary with Josephine Mahachi, A Deutsche Welle Journalist, founder of Click Africa and host of Live Chat with Josey, we talk conquering fears, perseverance, support systems and strength. Growing up in a family where the girl child played second fiddle to the boy child, she defied all odds and self-sponsored herself into Journalism school. Her determination and the insp
#HerMediaDiary Episode 6 with Arit Okpo
“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 Voices ...and a food lover. In this episode of Her Media Diary, Arit talk
Her Media Diary Episode 5: Diana Nielle
This week on #HerMediaDiary Podcast, I interview South African award-winning journalist, documentary and film director, Diana Neille. Diana discusses business models, taking storytelling for brands to a new level by involving journalism in traditional advertising and building credibility. She challenges journalists to dig deep and find new ways of making the profession sustainable again. In her qu
Her Media Diary Episode 4: Christine Mungai
‘Your network is your networth’ is an adage that we often hear about. In this episode, Kenyan multiple-award winning journalist and writer Christine Mungai, shares with us how her network paved her way into journalism after studying for a science degree. Her journey is aspiring and intriguing as she chronicles how she goes beyond descriptive journalism into analytic journalism, making her work out
Her Media Diary 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 ‘I’m Telling the Truth, but I’m Lying’, was published
Her Media Diary Episode 2: Ruona Meyers
In this episode with Emmy-nominated journalist, Ruona J. Meyer, we discuss 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 import and manufacture of
Mental Health of Journalists
In this episode, we speak about the mental health of journalists and duty of care of editors and senior management in news organisations, to journalists. Dr Yemisi Akinbobola, is joined by Qaanitah Hunter, Politics Editor at South Africa's News24, and Stephanie Busari, Editor at CNN Africa.
Fact-checking and Verification
In our third episode of our four-part podcast series, Covid-19 for Journalists, Dr Yemisi Akinbobola is joined by Jane Godia, Capacity Building Manager, Africa, for WAN-IFRA's Women in News; Motunrayo Joel, Africa Checks' Nigeria deputy editor, and Paul Bradshaw, BBC data journalist and Associate Professor at Birmingham City University. We talk about the differences between fact-checking and verif
Innovative Reporting of COVID-19
In this second episode of COVID-19 for Journalists, we discuss innovative reporting and exploring emerging best practices. I am joined by Ferial Haffajee, Daily Maverick, South Africa; Chidi Uguru, Big Cabal Media, Nigeria; Blaise Aboh, Orodata, Nigeria; Culton Scovia from Uganda, and Eunice Kilonzo from Kenya. We talk: Maps, surveillance, digital tracking, missing narratives, solutions journalism
Safety and Responsibility in Reporting COVID-19
This is the first of a four-part podcast series called COVID-19 for Journalists. In this episode we speak with Queenter Mbori and Maria Salazar-Ferro. Queenter Mbori is an Editor with The Standard Group and the President Standard Group Women Network. Maria Salazar Ferro is director of CPJ’s Emergencies Department, overseeing the organization’s assistance and safety work worldwide. She is presiden
Hodan Nalayeh, Founder Integration TV
Hodan Nalayeh was the founder of Integration TV, a platform she set up to change the narrative of Somalia. She talks about starting up a digital platform, developing your brand, and effective use of digital. Hodan was killed in an Al-Shabaab bombing on 12 July 2019.
