As we speak on The Stream: We look at how damaging world perceptions of the African continent have an effect on its economies and the lives of its individuals.
Analysis carried out by Africa Apply and Africa No Filter reveals that persistent damaging stereotypes about Africa within the media value the continent as much as $3.3bn yearly. We discover the voices driving change, each domestically and globally, by difficult these perceptions and selling extra nuanced and genuine narratives.
Presenter: Anelise Borges
Friends:
Fuse ODG – Musician and entrepreneur
Moky Makura – Govt director, Africa No Filter
Yinka Adegoke – Editor, Semafor Africa
Aida Muluneh – Artist and Africa Foto Truthful founder