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Jul 2023
18m 21s

Investing in Africa: Media

Bbc World Service
About this episode

We look into the growth of foreign investment in Africa’s media space. Africa is generating a huge amount of localized content as international streaming platforms and global media organisations battle to gain a foothold in the market.

We find out what’s driving the interest and whether it’s working.

Producer / presenter: Bisi Adebayo Image: Reporters in Nairobi; Credit: Getty Images

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