When you consider the words, ‘Africa’ and ‘news’ you think of famine, war, corruption and genocide and why wouldn’t you? The majority of new items about Africa that reach the west are predominantly negative. It is true that Africa has sometimes faced overwhelming challenges. It is also true that Africa is a continent rich in culture, traditions and history, replete with positive stories that no one is talking about. Until now.
Kalo Fainu speaks to Salim Amin, CEO of Camera Pix and chair of the new African news channel A24, about why he is committed to telling the other side of Africa’s stories.
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