Media Ownership and the Future of Pan African Unity

Speakers reflected on how media serves as a double-edged tool in the struggle for Pan-African unity. They emphasized that digital platforms, social media, Zoom calls, and the I Love Black People app have made it possible for Africans across different countries to connect, communicate, learn, and organize in real time. Media helps educate Africans about issues such as health and resources, trains leaders, corrects misinformation, builds friendships across borders, and challenges the negative stereotypes that still portray Africa as a “dark continent.”

At the same time, participants warned that some media institutions actively undermine or block Pan-African content, suppress unity-focused movements, or fuel division—such as online clashes between Africans from different countries. They noted that certain platforms are controlled by interests that do not want to see a united, powerful Africa.

The speakers concluded that Africans must intentionally build, support, and expand our own media platforms, including the I Love Black People app, Pan-African radio, and other communication channels. Owning our own platforms ensures that African voices, African stories, and African movements lead the conversation and strengthen the vision of One Africa.