Telling the African Story
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BBC journalist Komla Dumor challenges the habit of treating Africa as a story told from elsewhere. Drawing on his reporting career in Ghana and across the continent, he argues for confident African voices, greater editorial range and a fuller account of everyday ambition and change.
"Until the lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter."
African proverb, as told by Komla Dumor
Did you know?
Komla Dumor presented BBC World News and helped establish Focus on Africa as the network's first daily television news programme for African audiences.
He passed away from a heart attack in January 2014, less than two years after this talk.
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Ghana | West Africa | English | Talks | 15-30 min