I work at the intersection of commerce and culture in the global media industry. This website has my long-form blog posts and op-eds. My latest project is the African Media & Film Collective (AFMAC), subscribe to the newsletter to follow our journey creating artistic residencies that connect cinema to the fine arts, across Lagos, Dakar, Tangier, Nairobi, and Cape Town.

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A New Documentary Highlights China’s Expansion into Ethiopia

A new documentary examines Ethiopia’s rapid development — bankrolled by China. On paper, the numbers are going up; on the ground, things are more complicated. The film looks at industrialization through the eyes of three women: a factory worker, a local farmer and a Chinese factory director. - Op Ed for Fair Observer

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