Don't Call it Afrobeats: How to Empower the Continent Through Music
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Don't Call it Afrobeats: How to Empower the Continent Through Music
Speakers: Shiba Melissa Mazaza (Music Journalist), more TBA
Presented by HOMECOMING
This panel brings together prominent journalists and media professionals, offering a deep dive into the relationship between journalism and African music. Panelists will explore the evolving landscape of African genres, the challenges of covering these genres in global media, and the role of journalism in promoting African music internationally. The session will touch on how journalists discover and research new African music, the barriers to getting African music recognized, and the critical impact of media on its global growth.
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