Africa No Filter

New read.📰 In an age where technology is reshaping every aspect of our lives, The AI Shop and Africa No Filter have introduced a powerful new tool designed to combat bias in writing - The Africa Bias Buster that helps writers identify and eliminate unconscious bias in their work, creating opportunities for more balanced, accurate storytelling about Africa. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dxU5xU_b. Find The Africa Bias Buster here: https://lnkd.in/dHCRzQjB.

Here is our weekly round-up of @birdstoryagency news.  Fatima Hina makes money by offering a fresh new take on the age-old patterns used by henna artists worldwide. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dteYPb2q   BOLA Edwards’ living room has been transformed into a giant stage. The space looks like a classroom from a child’s whimsical imagination. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dyAAee36  60-year-old Joyce Nduku has her running shoes laced tight and is the oldest in the marathon. She knows that running is a mind game, and she tells her body to keep going. read more here: https://lnkd.in/dMeczaR7 With its increasing emphasis on music, art, storytelling and religion as unifying factors among 54 African countries, it is anticipated that the Africa Continental Free Trade Area-the world’s largest single market will be implemented more quickly. Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/de_yh7sg   From his entry to the NBA, Dikembe Mutombo was a great man, devoting his time and efforts after retirement to charitable and humanitarian causes in DRC. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dt6HHZH3 

Well done Moky Makura Africa No Filter: https://lnkd.in/dcV6hvUE

How does media reporting affect investment and economic development? According to #ANF’s ‘The Cost of Media Stereotypes to Africa’ report - Africa receives higher negative sentiment and bias scores in media than non-African countries with similar political risks which increases perceived risk, leading to higher borrowing costs for African countries. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEehTG59.

Africa's stories have often been overshadowed by stereotypes of poverty and conflict, and these narratives are harmful to the continent. That is why we wrote "Why Change the Way We Write About Africa" to guide storytellers and journalists in reframing African stories and empowering voices. Read the guide here: https://lnkd.in/dKhNbKQb.

Africa's stories have often been overshadowed by stereotypes of poverty and conflict, and these narratives are harmful to the continent. That is why we wrote "Why Change the Way We Write About Africa" to guide storytellers and journalists in reframing African stories and empowering voices. Read the guide here: https://lnkd.in/dKhNbKQb.

Day 1 of Elevate Africa’s The Convening A powerful gathering of people who are determined to own and shape the narrative, story and perception of Africa that the world sees. After the 2-day Convening, I became a convert - An Africa Elevator if you may 😃. Seriously though, I have made a resolve to be deliberate about what I say and how I project Africa. No one can tell the world our story like we can…. And our story is beautiful! It’s a story of a people who are diligent, resilient, kind, helpful, determined, principled, generous, joyful, friendly. A people of great history and shared vision. The Africa I see is the attraction of the world. The location of the world’s next super power - Blessed with great people and resources. The world is waiting for Africa to fully emerge and emerge we will!! What a privilege to have co-compered this history defining event hosted by HRM The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III and HRM Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom (aptly described by Ogiame as the beauty and brains behind The Convening). Long live the King and Queen. Long may you reign and may your reign be blessed and fruitful. Thank you for Elevate Africa. My joyful African crew, what do you see? What is the Africa you see? #ElevateAfrica #TheAfricaWeSee #TellingOurStory

What does entrepreneurship mean for artists? Find out from ‘The Hands that Feed Project' through the journeys of three women in Zimbabwe who are challenging the narrative of a struggling artist by solving problems through innovation, passion, and perseverance. View the photo series here:  https://lnkd.in/dUWf3Wwi  

This week’s hot opportunities. 🔥🔥🔥 Creative practitioners in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia can apply for the 421 Artistic Research grants to support their research projects. The benefits:  👉 Up to $20 380 in grants  Deadline: 23 October  https://lnkd.in/dWMjVHV9 Civil societies, community groups and NGOs with projects supporting artists and artisans from Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tunisia, and Zambia. Apply for the Colourful Cultures small grants initiative by the UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation. The benefits:  👉 Up to €20 000 in grants  Deadline: 2 December.  https://lnkd.in/gpzTNnPm Early career science journalists can apply for The Open Notebook fellowship 2025 and learn about science writing. You’ll get:   👉 $ 6 600 stipend  👉 Mentorship  Deadline: 31 October.  https://lnkd.in/gPft3KUB Fiction writers in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, DRC, Comoros, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe can apply for the Dinaane Debut Fiction Award to get their work published. The benefits:  👉 R35 000 for winners  👉 Publishing contract with Jacana Media  Deadline: 22 October  https://lnkd.in/dhwwPCuc Young African artists can apply for the ‘Boscolo Collection Art Prize’ by Roberto Boscolo, BeAdvisors Art Department and Mattia Pozzoni Art Advisory and showcase their work. You’ll get:  👉€1500 production prize for the winning artist.  👉15 Day artistic residency  👉 Four-month group Exhibition for the top three artists  Deadline: 27 October.  https://lnkd.in/gCgKbj2N  

This week’s hot opportunities. 🔥🔥🔥 Creative practitioners in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia can apply for the 421 Artistic Research grants to support their research projects. The benefits:  👉 Up to $20 380 in grants  Deadline: 23 October  https://lnkd.in/dWMjVHV9 Civil societies, community groups and NGOs with projects supporting artists and artisans from Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tunisia, and Zambia. Apply for the Colourful Cultures small grants initiative by the UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation. The benefits:  👉 Up to €20 000 in grants  Deadline: 2 December.  https://lnkd.in/gpzTNnPm Early career science journalists can apply for The Open Notebook fellowship 2025 and learn about science writing. You’ll get:   👉 $ 6 600 stipend  👉 Mentorship  Deadline: 31 October.  https://lnkd.in/gPft3KUB Fiction writers in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, DRC, Comoros, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe can apply for the Dinaane Debut Fiction Award to get their work published. The benefits:  👉 R35 000 for winners  👉 Publishing contract with Jacana Media  Deadline: 22 October  https://lnkd.in/dhwwPCuc Young African artists can apply for the ‘Boscolo Collection Art Prize’ by Roberto Boscolo, BeAdvisors Art Department and Mattia Pozzoni Art Advisory and showcase their work. You’ll get:  👉€1500 production prize for the winning artist.  👉15 Day artistic residency  👉 Four-month group Exhibition for the top three artists  Deadline: 27 October.  https://lnkd.in/gCgKbj2N