A New Experiment
When we started up Baraza Media Lab just over three years ago, one of the things we promised to do was “experiment with novel ways of storytelling.
Tell the Whole Story
For far too long, stories about Africa have been told through a singular lens, often reducing the complexity and richness of the continent to simplistic and stereotypical representations.
The Africa Media Festival Happened
Last April, my friend Sipho Kings and I were texting – he was in Perugia, Italy, for the International Journalism Festival (IJF), the annual media event that attracts hundreds of attendees every year from all around the world.
The (Seemingly) Clever Chat GPT
Happy new year! (I believe the year is as new as you want it to be 😄) I hope you had a restful end of year, and that you were able to take time to recharge. At Baraza we are in hamster mode preparing for the Africa Media Festival
Crypto’s Crash
I’ve seen it called the fastest wipeout of wealth in history – Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of crypto exchange FTX, was once worth $26 billion; that’s now down to nothing after a matter of days.
Lead Curator is Back
I’m glad to be back in your inbox after a four month hiatus! Baraza has been crushing it in my absence, and I’m excited about the big things we are planning to bring your way.
Braving the world of self-publishing
In 2015, I was eager to write a story - a high-end action thriller about an elite Kenyan crew assigned to fight corruption cartels.
GM Crops Won’t Fix Kenya’s Food Deficit
So. Kenya has officially lifted the ban on the cultivation and importation of genetically modified crops setting off stormy debate about the pros and cons of the decision.
How I Lost My Faith in Church
I just moved houses. The landlord forgot to mention the small matter of a Legio Maria church right under my balcony.
Lunch & Learn: Business, Branding, and Pitching For Creatives
Thousands of creatives are paid a lot more to do a lot less, because they have mastered how to generate longevity and leverage brand value from their art. SNDBX International prides itself in helping Africans discover the greatness within themselves and how to package their creative product in an impactful business format.
Kenya’s Unfinished Business with Colonization
Kenyans on Twitter, #KOT, have been aggressive and unapologetic in their refusal to mourn Queen Elizabeth II.
Podcast Movement 2022
I’ve had the privilege of hanging out by the graffitied wall at Baraza Media Lab and I know how outside-inside and übercool it feels to take a picture against the backdrop of that fabulous space.