For too long, African media has relied on Western donors and funders to stay afloat, while struggling to keep up with an unforgiving business landscape. It’s time to change that.
You’re right. And it’s part of the point the essay makes. Exporting culture has never really been our strong suit as a continent. For many reasons, yes. But it should become a more conspicuous effort.
Crazy how when I think of it, growing up, NTA, AIT, and Silverbird all had some stellar and distinct shows that made them very entertaining to watch
From music Africa, goge Africa (not sure now), some distinct popular NTA plays,
WAP had some good stuff too
If these things were properly shipped to a global audience it would have shifted African media to a whole new level
But then, that's just me two cents
You’re right. And it’s part of the point the essay makes. Exporting culture has never really been our strong suit as a continent. For many reasons, yes. But it should become a more conspicuous effort.
Yes sir
I believe for this article to exist in the first place, things won't remain the way they are for long