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Dr Yemisi Akinbobola dives into the lived experiences of successful African women in media. Her personal interview style takes you on the life journey of these leading women. You will be inspired, laugh, but most of all you will be empowered knowing that you too can make it in the media industry.
Her Media Diary Episode 48: "Bringing Rigour to African Journalism" with Stephanie Busari
Her Media Diary
1 hour 8 minutes
2 months ago
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 crucial in facilitating negotiations that led to the release of over 100 girls.
In this episode, she talks about the ethics of storytelling, the responsibility of media in times of crisis, and what it takes to lead in international journalism as an African woman. Stephanie, among other things, advises African women to learn the act of putting their hands out to do challenging but impactful work.
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Her Media Diary
Dr Yemisi Akinbobola dives into the lived experiences of successful African women in media. Her personal interview style takes you on the life journey of these leading women. You will be inspired, laugh, but most of all you will be empowered knowing that you too can make it in the media industry.
