The curtain falls on 2021. It has been a challenging year for Africa, but also a year full of projects. Many players have shown energy and initiative despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 has once again put the spotlight on innovative players and ambitious projects that have greatly contributed to...
"Coeur d'Ebène," the new Orange Côte d'Ivoire co-production
As Ivorian cinema experiences a real boom in the audiovisual landscape, Orange Côte d'Ivoire is getting involved with "Coeur d'Ebène," an original series directed by screenwriter Fidèle Koffi and broadcast on Orange TV. This series is the result of a collaboration between Orange Côte d'Ivoire and Patricia Kalou's production company...
NCI wins award at the Business Awards
La Nouvelle Chaîne Ivoirienne (NCI) won the Best Generalist, News, and Programming Channel Award 2021 at the 2nd Business Awards, held on December 11 in Abidjan. The Business Awards were created by Amos BEONAHO, former President of the Union of Journalists of Côte d'Ivoire, to promote excellence and celebrate top...
DIGITAL: Our favorites of 2021
In 2021, Adweknow reported on activity, achievements, and initiatives in the field of digital content creation: Web TV, apps, video platforms, podcasts, etc. Many independent players, often with limited resources, have shown creativity and energy in these areas that inspire admiration and respect. Our five favorites are a subjective and...
Instagram supports African tourism
Instagram launches the Visa to Africa campaign, featuring ten content creators to promote travel to Africa. Instagram is today launching Visa To Africa, a campaign that harnesses the power of social media platforms to showcase Africa's tourist treasures. Supported by the World Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Tourism and...
After Meta, Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy joins Spotify as Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa
After more than three years with the META group (formerly Facebook), Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy has taken up her new position as Spotify Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy was notably responsible for initiating one of Meta Group's (formerly Facebook) first public statements in French-speaking Africa at Adicomdays 2019. She held...
Who is Sannae Sabbak, founder of the Saba Communication agency?
Sannae Sabbak is the founder of the Saba Communication agency. Since 2011, Sannae Sabbak has been supporting institutions, governments, and public figures in sub-Saharan Africa with their communications, particularly their digital communications. A true entrepreneur, Sannae has been working for 10 years to promote the progress of the African continent...
Who is Amie Ouattara Kouamé, founder of Ayana Media?
Amie Ouattara Kouamé is part of a young generation that is shaking up Africa and changing the status quo. Behind this name lies a media outlet dedicated to women, created in 2011: Ayana Webzine, the first women's web magazine created in Côte d'Ivoire by the young woman. More than just...
Africa No Filter and Meta announce new fund to enhance virtual reality in African storytelling
Africa No Filter (ANF), an organization dedicated to changing the narrative about Africa, and Meta have announced a partnership to launch the "Africa of the Future: Storytelling, Worldbuilding" program, which aims to stimulate the use of virtual reality in storytelling in Africa. The program will provide grants and mentorship to...
Trace is partnering with Bpifrance as part of the 2021 Entrepreneurship for All Tour.
Driven by values of inclusion, equal opportunities, and learning, the Trace group promotes support for young people to ensure the complete success of their projects. For Olivier Laouchez, founder and CEO of Trace, this is a priority: "Faced with major societal challenges, particularly those related to youth, we cannot remain...