Buzz

In Photos: Dive Into Africa’s Wonders and Stories

In Photos: Dive Into Africa’s Wonders and Stories

Machangulo Beach, Mozambique

There is so much to learn about Africa than just that it is “a continent with 55 countries.” To provide richer content on Africa’s facts and stories, meaningful storytelling that connects all countries, documents historical and important events, and showcases grassroots successes is how to get to uncover the true face of the dynamic continent.

Misrepresentations of issues and images of Africans in the digital age has spread widespread misinformation, with some reports citing that out of the 6-9 percent of African coverage in international media, over 60 percent of the focus revolves around terrorism, famine, disease, and political conflicts.

To overcome this, young African content creators are rising to share local content that is both purposeful and informative for global and African audiences. One of them is ‘Africa Facts Zone’, which was formed in 2013 by Isima Odeh, to create a refreshing and modern platform to share African-focused information. “The aim was to create a unique information platform that will connect Africans from all regions (East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa and North Africa) and also connect Africans in the diaspora,” Odeh says.

“Africans need to tell their own stories in a detailed, progressive and accurate manner,” Odeh shares, “it’s very important for Africa as a continent to get more coverage on social media because it helps to shape the image of countries, continents and even organisations.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Egyptian Actress Sherihan Brings Nostalgia With Vodafone Ramadan Ad
'The Present' Film Depicting Palestinian Struggle Wins BAFTA Award

Subscribe to our newsletter


Buzz
@egyptianstreets

Quick clicks. Making it lighter.

More in Buzz

Ride Like an Egyptian: 4 Cycling Groups to Join in Cairo

Farah Rafik27 September 2023

5 Local Instagram Accounts that Sell Pre-Loved and Thrifted Iems

Farah Rafik26 September 2023

Behind the Success: Decoding Mobinil’s Community-Focused Marketing

Farah Aly23 September 2023

Explainer: Will The New India-Europe Corridor Affect Egypt’s Suez Canal?

Egyptian Streets22 September 2023

A Beginner’s Guide to Skateboarding in Egypt

Omar Auf21 September 2023

Traveling to Egypt? Here’s How to Issue Your Visa

Marina Makary21 September 2023

City of Brass Review: Exploring a Story of Magic, Curses, and Djinn

Heidi Aref17 September 2023

The Shipwrecks of the Red Sea: a Diver’s Paradise

Muhammed Kotb15 September 2023