By Prince Dankwa
The Third African Media Convention, which took place over three days in Ghana’s bustling capital of Accra, came to a conclusion on Friday, May 18. The atmosphere was infectious, with seasoned journalists and aspiring media professionals exhibiting a range of opinions, stimulating conversations, and a genuine celebration of the media’s ability to shape narratives throughout the continent.
One of the highlights was sitting down and chatting with some of the international participants who had made the journey to Ghana. Their stories, their insights, and their unwavering passion for their craft make one feel inspired and humbled all at once.
Talking with a few of the foreign participants who had travelled to Ghana was one of the highlights. One is both inspired and humbled by their narratives, their observations, and how much they care for what they do.
Then there was Tom Shende, chairman of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, who shared his compliments about the arrangement of the event and how the discussions were made to suit almost everyone’s complaints. He also added, “He is happy for the launch of the media lawyer’s network, who are there to bill out journalists when they land into some kind of trouble.”
IFRAH ISSE MOHAMED, an enthusiastic young reporter from Bilan Media in Somalia whom I had the pleasure of meeting, shared her thoughts with me regarding the recently concluded Third African Media Convention. “As reporters, I believe we should figure out how to take advantage of artificial intelligence, which is already a reality.
However, the convention was about more than just exchanging experiences; it was also about establishing new relationships and working together. I saw bloggers sharing advice on how to navigate the constantly shifting digital world, international journalists exchanging ideas, and others debating how to tell African stories more widely.”
