Introducing, “Live from Nairobi: Shaping Africa’s Future in Media” - a series of perspectives shared during the second edition of Africa Media Festival. As told, captured, and transcribed by Marcus Olang'

It’s here! #AMF2024Report
After months of reflection, we are pleased to release the official report from the second edition of the Africa Media Festival 🧵
Access it here: bit.ly/2024AMFReport

Have you listened to the latest episode of Selam and Hello?
This is a special live recording from Africa Media Festival where the incredible host Lilly Bekele-Piper sat down with the multi talented John Sibi-Okumu, OGW, an award winning teacher, writer, actor and broadcaster.

Yesterday we had a blast at The People Dialogue Festival (PDF) 🎉
We spoke to the youth about misinformation and how to be a responsible digital citizen with the WhatsApp course that we recently launched at the Africa Media Festival powered by Baraza Media Lab.
Drop by today and learn how to #FumbuaUkweli !

Curating an event, especially one like the just-concluded Africa Media Festival, is an exercise in thinking. Thinking deeply about what's happening in the media ecosystem, who's doing the work, and what they need to be seen, heard, and supported.

Swipe through for the key takeaways of the #AfricaMediaFestival !
From tackling industry challenges to exploring cutting-edge innovations, media practitioners from across Africa came together to shape a brighter future for storytelling.

Illustration credits: KEEKE ART

Africa Media Festival - A Wrap-Up!🙌🏾

Thank you to the incredible people who joined us for #AMF2024 !

#WhatsNextInMedia was ignited by your passion & ideas. Powerful talks, insightful demos, workshops & electrifying performances. We couldn't have done it without YOU! Asanteni.🙏🏾

We're overwhelmed by the incredible energy and participation from our attendees and speakers.

Thank you for embracing the new format and making the festival a resounding success!

Relive the opening plenary sessions on our YouTube channel. ➡️ lnkd.in/dK6FhDti

#AMF2024

So inspiring to connect with passionate media professionals from across the continent! Africa Media Festival

🎙While at the #AfricaMediaFestival , we asked Afripods' Molly Jensen (@mj_akosua) #WhatsNextInMedia and here's what she shared

#AMF2O24 Africa Media Festival #MCIMediaVan

Africa Media Festival - A Wrap-Up!🙌🏾

Thank you to the incredible people who joined us for #AMF2024 ! #WhatsNextInMedia was ignited by your passion & ideas. Powerful talks, insightful demos, workshops & electrifying performances. We couldn't have done it without YOU! Asanteni. 🙏🏾

The #AfricaMediaFestival keeps getting better & the 2024 edition, themed #WhatsNextInMedia was outstanding 👌🏾

Our MD, Vivianne Ihekweazu & Director of Programme, Kemisola Agbaoye, joined other media professionals in #Kenya to explore the future of African media. Great event by Baraza Media Lab 👏🏾

Chilling out in cool corners with people driving media #innovation in Africa☀️Africa Media Festival

How it went down....

#SilencingWomen database demo at the Africa Media Festival by Baraza Media Lab

Data is #WhatsNextinMedia

#AMF2024

📷 Peige Omondi

Is there a shared understanding of the role and value of the media? ~ Andy

International Center for Journalists Media Viability Workshop at Africa Media Festival #AfricaMediaFestival #WhatsNextInMedia

💬 #TheBattleForLaikipia Producer, Toni Kamau, joined an inspiring panel at Africa Media Festival this week, discussing 'The Stories We Need to Pay Attention To' in the context of the climate crisis.
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Here's a snippet from the conversation⬇️

#AMF2024 #Documentary

The Africa Media Festival by @barazalab returned to #Nairobi 🇰🇪.

Over 500 media professionals from 20 countries explored #WhatsNextinMedia .

Topics explored included AI, the anti-gender agenda, podcasting and media ethics.

With 🇦🇺 support.

#AMF2024 #AfricaMediaFestival

The afternoon conversations at the #AfricaMediaFestival underscored the importance of community engagement, gender-sensitive reporting, empowering marginalized voices, fostering media innovation, and safeguarding media independence against foreign influence.

#WhatsNextInMedia

The mid-morning plenary sessions at the #AfricaMediaFestival on Day 2 addressed a wide range of critical issues facing journalism, media ethics, mental health, disinformation, and child online safety.

#WhatsNextInMedia

The demos at the #AfricaMediaFestival showcased the growing landscape of media innovation in Africa, addressing critical issues, enhancing accessibility, and providing valuable tools for content creators and journalists alike.

#AfricaMediaFestival #WhatsNextInMedia