Dr Yaya Moussa

  I am delighted to announce that the Africa Prime Initiative (API), in collaboration with Gallery Soview, has selected the five recipients of our grant for emerging artists in #Ghana. I want to thank all the remarkably talented artists who submitted their applications and shared their passion and creativity with us. The level of talent and dedication demonstrated by each applicant was truly inspiring. Since launching #API in 2022, our mission has been to empower and provide a platform for African creators to showcase their work, ensuring authentic representation of African cultures on the global stage. This grant is a testament to our ongoing commitment to nurturing and supporting the incredible artistic talent that exists in Africa. Stay tuned for the upcoming exhibition where Gallery Soview will showcase the extraordinary work of these winning #artists.

  #Africa, with its 1.4 billion people and fast-growing economies, is in need of a media model that caters to its specific objectives – promoting competent leadership, fostering citizen engagement, and ensuring accountability. My recent article in South Africa’s #Mail&Guardian discusses how the media revolution offers Africa a chance to break away from Western norms and create its own unique path. By leveraging technology, producing local content, and encouraging collaboration, African media can overcome obstacles and drive positive change. The time has come for Africa's media to take on its crucial role in creating a more thriving and transparent future: Africa needs its own media plan to drive democracy – The Mail & Guardian (mg.co.za)

  Supporting artists is at the heart of #AfricaPrimeInitiative's mission, and we're proud to partner with #GallerySoview in Accra to elevate emerging Ghanaian talent.   The media coverage and endorsement that the news of our collaboration has generated in Ghana and internationally with media platforms like #AkadiMagazine, #TunisiaNewsGazette, and #BusinessGhana is a testament to the importance of this initiative. #API grants seek to empower African artists and provide a platform to showcase their work. Through grants awarded in partnership with local galleries like Gallery Soview, we are honoured to provide opportunities for young artists to achieve international visibility and ensure authentic African voices are heard on the world stage.   Artists should submit their applications by 30th April 2024.   Discover more about our partnership with Gallery Soview here:  https://www.akadimagazine.com/post/new-grants-launched-for-emerging-ghanaian-artists

With 4 billion heading to the polls this year, including in 19 African nations, an empowered media sector will be vital for ushering in a new era of reformers across the continent. In the past, Africa’s news outlets have been apprehensive to challenge the work of governments due to the political and economic obstacles – but finally, the media is increasingly willing to scrutinise leaders and promote effective leadership. My article in #BusinessDay explores the role of media in holding leaders accountable and argues that only an empowered pan-African media sector can unlock Africa’s potential through better governance: https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/2024-03-14-yaya-moussa-africas-moment-media-power-in-pivotal-election-year/

  In my recent article in #VenturesAfrica and #CapeTimes, I explore how student exchanges unlock tremendous potential - equipping future #leaders while strengthening economic and diplomatic ties.   New continental initiatives like the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme are expanding access and empowering African #youth to advance sustainable development.   Investing in #education and global #partnerships has far-reaching benefits. Read more on the vast impact academic exchanges can have on contributing to the continent’s growth and prosperity:   Ventures Africa: https://rb.gy/3o2wkl   Cape Times: https://rb.gy/ndqn4r

  In a world where connections weave through everything, the climate crisis isn't just a problem—it's a challenge we all share, no matter where we call home. Africa stands as a prime example, facing a significant threat to progress and our sustainable future.   With COP28 on the horizon, it's an imperative moment for participating countries to cooperate and address climate change, a challenge that impacts our dreams and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   My recent article for the African Observer, I discuss how the collaboration between the US and Africa is an essential approach that aligns with COP28’s spirit. By identifying precisely what is needed through bilateral engagement, there is a potential to craft solutions that genuinely work and enhances our efforts against climate change whilst also nurturing stronger relationships between nations:  The Imperative of US-Africa Climate Collaboration - The African Observer .