The organization aims to shift perceptions and create a more balanced and nuanced understanding of Africa, countering stereotypes and misconceptions that often prevail in media and popular culture.
By supporting and promoting African voices, creativity, and innovation, Africa No Filter seeks to reshape the narrative surrounding the continent and showcase its vibrant cultures, achievements, and potential.
Results found that 63% of outlets surveyed did not have correspondents in other African countries, one-third of all coverage on Africa was from non-African sources, and that 81 percent of the stories analyzed were conflicts and crises.
[9] Africa No Filter launched bird – the continent's first and only news agency focusing on stories of creativity, innovation, arts and culture, and human interest – in response to findings from the report.
The Emerging Artists Fellows Program will provide 12 exceptional creative practitioners from across Africa with mentorship, peer-to-peer skills sharing and new networks through monthly fellow-led seminars.