Representation of African languages in the media Presenter: Nkechi Okafor Session Language: Igbo and English Type: Individual Presentation (1 hour) Description: In this dynamic presentation, we delve into the challenges and opportunities surrounding the representation of African languages in media. From traditional outlets to the digital sphere, we explore strategies for amplifying linguistic diversity. Uncover […]

Exploring Indigenous Language Systems for Sustaining Moral Values Name: Adekunle Adediran Session Language: English Type:Individual presentation (1 hour) Description: This session explores the role of indigenous language systems for sustaining moral values towards effective upbringing of children in Nigeria. Indigenous languages in Nigeria represent a rich cultural heritage and serve as repositories of traditional wisdom, […]

Unlocking & Mastering Multilingualism for African Economic Growth Name: Chiraz Bensemmane Session Language: English and French Type: Individual presentation (1 hour) Description: Explore the transforming impact of adopting multilingualism as a dynamic accelerator for African economic success. The importance of language in labour market dynamics, entrepreneurship, and the blending of local and global languages—English, French, […]

Retelling Hamlet in Nigerian Pidgin English Presenter: Bernard Ogini Session Language: Nigerian Pidgin English Type: Individual presentation (1 hour) Session Description: This session will deconstruct the language used in Shakespeare’s hamlet into the Nigerian Pidgin without losing its subject matter and the theme. It aims at retelling Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the African style. The session […]

Role of Youths in Revitalizing Endangered Language Session Language: English Type: Panel Discussion (1 hour and 30 minutes) Description: This session aims to discuss and proffer ideas through which endangered languages could be reawakened/revived for the protection of our linguistic diversity and preservative strategies. It focuses on community involvement with emphasis on the important role […]

My Language My Exquisite Identity Name: Joefrey Ngha Nji Session Language: English Type: Individual presentation (1 hour) Description: This session sheds light on the need to valorise our indigenous languages, because our languages are our identities, once you miss out on valorising your language you are alienated from your ROOTS, this is because when you […]

Language Matters A Lot: Multilingual Education Across Africa Session Language: English Type: Panel Discussion (1 hour and 30 minutes) Description: African children are overwhelmingly taught in a language they do not speak at home. At most 1 in 5 students are taught in their home language. Evidence from the recent Spotlight report on foundational learning […]

Language Preservation Versus Mass Media Reporting Name: Slindile Khanyile Session Language: Zulu Type:Individual presentation (1 hour) Description: The objective of this session will be to look at the challenges faced by news media organisations who try to strike a balance between language preservation and storytelling for mass media consumption. How far does one go in […]

Akan kasa ahodoɔ adida wɔ dawubɔ dwumadie mu (Representation of Akan Languages in The Ghanaian Media). Session Language: Twi and Fante Type:Panel Discussion (1 hour and 30 minutes) Description: The session will explore the use of the Akan language in the media and specifically share learnings and experiences from the Akannews.com project. The panel is […]

An Analysis of Gen-Z Pidgin Slangy Expressions among Students Session Language: English and Nigerian Pidgin English Type: Panel Discussion (1 hour and 30 minutes) Description: Gen-Z is a new age generation of teenagers and youths who are exposed to new technologies and social media. They comprise majorly of students and people in tech. Their use […]

Language Representations of Cultural Identity in Popular Media Session Language: Kiswahili, Sheng’, English Type: Panel Discussion (1 hour and 30 minutes) Description: In the era of cultural renaissance, popular media (films, podcasts, social media) and their personnel (producers, actors) are adopting local languages in contributing to representations of cultural identities to international audiences. Versions of […]