Following from two conversations on “reimagining new narratives” and “reclaiming African narratives through storytelling: what’s need”, the third follow up conversation (making it happen), we called in the “do’ers”. They shared their learnings on bringing others into the market, while we interrogated their models and innovations.

We received some inspiration and practical steps on how they built their platforms in helping African’s reclaim their narrative through storytelling.

Session Speakers

• Dr Nkiru Balonwu, founder of Africa Soft Power Project
• Nanjala Nyabola, Writer, Advocate and Traveller
• Daniel Orubo, Editor-in-Chief, Zikoko

How Nigerian and Kenyan storytellers are amplifying authentic African voices

“The world is largely driven by storytelling and narratives, our perception of nations, regions, cultures are rooted in the story we are told. Every power play, movement, ideology is defined by stories, and narratives are the bedrock of perceptions and perception drives action,” said Dr Nkiru Balonwu ...Read More