Where Africa's Story
Leads the World.
A consortium of three award-winning media strategists with over four decades of combined experience shaping narratives across continents — for governments, NGOs, broadcasters, and global institutions.
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Our Philosophy
The continent does not need a megaphone.
It needs precision, credibility, and the relationships to put the right story in the right room.
Africa Media Collective was built on one conviction: that African stories, told with craft and authority, can shift policy, move capital, and change minds at the highest levels of global governance. We have spent four decades proving it.
Our Story →"A consortium of three award-winning media strategists with over four decades of combined experience shaping narratives across continents — for governments, NGOs, broadcasters, and global institutions."
— Africa Media Collective Mission
The Team
Senior practitioners who have operated at the intersection of journalism, policy, and global communications for decades.
Peter Burdin
Former BBC Africa Bureau Chief · 91M Weekly Audience · Sony Gold Award
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Chris Bishop
Forbes Africa Founding Editor · Penguin Author · WEF Davos Speaker
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Frenny Jowi
Award-Winning Journalist · Gender & Governance Advocate · BBC Alumni
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What We Do
From narrative strategy to journalism training — precision-built for institutions that cannot afford to be misunderstood.
Strategic Media Consulting
Continent-wide communication strategy and narrative shaping at senior policy level.
Journalism Training
Editorial capacity building, digital-first reporting, and ethics curricula across Africa.
Gender & Governance
Designing gender-leadership media initiatives with measurable outcomes for women in public life.
Donor Engagement
Mobilising funding from EU, UN, DFID, and international foundations.
Business & Financial Journalism
Editorial leadership and content strategy for business media across all platforms.
Events & Conference Leadership
Curating and facilitating high-level journalism summits and cross-continental dialogues.
Content & Editorial Production
Podcast, documentary, investigative features, and data storytelling for global audiences.
Mentorship & Youth Development
Creating pathways for young journalists and entrepreneurs across Africa and the UK.
Impact by the Numbers
A Track Record That Speaks Louder Than Credentials.
Projects
Projects that defined coverage, shifted policy, and built institutions.
Ms. President Programme
EU-funded reality TV series on women's leadership in Kenya — the most-watched gender-focused media programme in East African history.
BBC Africa Bureau Operations
Led BBC news operations across 47 African countries with 100+ journalists serving 91 million weekly viewers. Launched Focus on Africa.
Forbes Africa — Founding Edition
Launched the first African edition of Forbes magazine in 2011, redefining African business and wealth coverage. Sanlam Award winner in inaugural year.
Recognition
Award-Winning. Peer-Recognised.
Validation from the most respected names in global journalism and media.
Ready to Work Together?
Put your story in the right room with the right people.
Three locations. One network. Forty years of doors we know how to open.