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MDI online event ” African and European Gen Z digital activism: what’s different? why now? where next?”

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Amid the chaos of war raging in the Middle East and in other parts of the world, another critical battle is unfolding online where embattled communities are uniting and forging a powerful resistance, sometimes against oppressive regimes.

In Bangladesh, digital activists organised protests that led to regime change in August 2024. In Kenya and in other African countries online and real-life protests have shaped people’s participation and created a movement against corrupt and unlawful leaders. In Europe including the Western Balkans, and in the Middle East and North African region projects driving youth activism and civic participation are being implemented to promote online media literacy and defend the value of constructive and responsible activism.

Register now, join MDI online event,on 31 October from 17.00-18.15 Jordan time (UTC+3) to meet young digital activists from Asia, Europe and Africa as well as other experts to discuss the power of social media to keep decision makers accountable and using digital tools in a responsible way.

Our speakers will share insights into the protests and the online media projects they are/have been involved with. 

“We are grateful to UNESCO for giving the MDI the opportunity to share experiences of involving young people’s voices in shaping their future.” – Milica Pesic, panel moderator, MDI Executive Director.  

“Rather than saying ‘Give me a place to stand and I will move the earth’ as boasted by the great Scientist, Archimedes, youths from GenZ have a social media place to stand, a digital identity to uphold and with it, they intend to shake the world” Olunifesi Suraj, speaker, Associate Professor of Mass Communication, University of Lagos. 

“Digital activism is not just about hashtags; it’s about diverse voices translating virtual solidarity into real-world change.” – Hana Kojakovic, speaker, MDI Get The Trolls Out ! Project Manager. 

“Online innovative storytelling allows for a wide range of voices to be heard, particularly from underrepresented communities.”- Yazan Abu al Rous, speaker, Salam Online Project Manager. 

“Chaite gelam odhikar, hoye gelam Razakar.” (Demanded rights, only to become Razakar.) – The July Uprising in Bangladesh began as a peaceful student protest for quota reform in government jobs but escalated into a national non-cooperation movement, ultimately leading to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and flight to India.” – Raheed Ejaz, speaker, diplomatic correspondent at Daily Prothom Alo.  

This online event is organised in the framework of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week Conference will be hosted by UNESCO and the Hashemite Kingdom on 30-31 October 2024 in Amman, Jordan. 

To interview our speakers, please contact Anthea Kasonga, MDI Communications team: anthea.kasonga@media-diversity.org 

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Bodex Social Media Hangout Hits a Milestone to celebrate 5th edition in grand-style

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An Unmissable Milestone Event of the Year – Free Entry, No Registration Required!

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Prepare for an unforgettable experience at the fifth annual Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) – this year’s edition themed “SOCIAL MEDIA: THE INFLUENCE, POWER AND IMPACT” promises fans, leaders, trendsetters, fashionistas, and celebrities a vibrant day of fun, learning, and excitement!

Taking place on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at the Landmark Event Center, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, this festival is free to attend and requires no registration, welcoming everyone to join in the celebrations and immerse themselves in an extraordinary day of unforgettable experiences.

SOCIAL MEDIA: THE INFLUENCE, POWER AND IMPACT is a spectacular culmination of five years of hard work, industry contributions, and unwavering commitment from the BSMH team. Reflecting on this momentous milestone, the Convener Bodex Hungbo stated, “This year’s edition celebrates the growth and resilience of our community. After six years of dedicated effort – excluding our COVID hiatus – we are thrilled to offer this milestone experience to everyone who has been a part of our journey.”

What to Expect
•Unmatched Experiences and Excitement
This year’s Quintet Festival is set to deliver an unmatched blend of knowledge sharing, networking, awards, and entertainment! Designed to give fans and followers more than just a day out, attendees will enjoy:

•Live Musical & Dance Performances – Immerse yourself in the pulse of Lagos with top acts bringing energy to the stage.

•Red Carpet Extravaganza – Walk the carpet and capture unforgettable moments at our glamorous pre-event experience.

•Games & Fun Activities – Engage in thrilling games, giveaways, and win exciting prizes!

•Exclusive Food & Drinks – Indulge in gourmet treats provided by Bodex Foods in collaboration with other top food and drink vendors.

With NO ENTRY FEE OR NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, everyone is welcome to attend, making this an inclusive and accessible celebration for fans and social media enthusiasts across Nigeria!

Headliners, Speakers & Guests
You Don’t Want to Miss!
With high-profile appearances from influencers, celebrities, stakeholders, political figures, and artists, this event is set to be a star-studded spectacle.

Expected to join the festivities are Executive Governor of Lagos, Babatunde Olusola Sanwo-Olu, along other esteemed political figures, technocrats and other information managers

Big Announcements & Luxury Giveaways!
This year, BSMH brings a thrilling new feature – multiple raffles and giveaways! Don’t miss your chance to win luxurious prizes, including:
•An All-Expenses-Paid Luxury Weekend Getaway!
•Exclusive Dinner with a World-Renowned Music Artist!
•And many more incredible surprises for in-person attendees and online followers!

Don’t Miss This Milestone Event!
The Bodex Social Media Hangout 5.0 is more than just an event – it’s a celebration of the power of social media, community, and culture in Nigeria. Free and open to all, no registration required! Doors open early with exclusive pre-event experiences and gift opportunities for early arrivals!

Mark your calendar – join us on December 7th, 2024 at the Landmark Event Center, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos and be part of this unparalleled Quintet Festival. Don’t miss out on this monumental celebration of five incredible years – it’s going to be one for the history books!

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Ayra Starr to headline inaugural YouTube Live Concert in Nairobi

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October 19, 2024 3:07 pm

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Grammy-nominated Nigerian music artist Ayra Starr will perform a special YouTube Live concert streamed globally from Nairobi, Kenya.

This concert will offer fans an intimate experience as Ayra Starr will perform new tracks from ‘The Year I Turned 21” alongside other fan favourites.

The event, produced in partnership with Raha Fest, will celebrate the release of her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21”, and will be available for fans worldwide to experience on her official YouTube channel.

The event will be livestreamed on YouTube, giving audiences around the world, the chance to be part of this special moment. Fans, Mobstarrs, as she calls them will also have the opportunity to engage directly with Ayra Starr through the ‘Woman Commando” YouTube Shorts challenge, allowing them to create and share their interpretations of her hit single.

Additionally, exclusive behind-the-scenes content will be captured, adding another layer of excitement to the experience, which will be shared on YouTube.

Nairobi, with its vibrant music scene, deep roots in African culture, and a youth population that adores Ayra Starr, was chosen as the perfect setting for this electrifying performance. Ayra’s growing fan base across Kenya and East Africa makes the city a fitting backdrop for her first YouTube Live concert.

Speaking about the concert, Ayra Starr said, ‘Performing live is where I get to connect deeply with my fans, and I’m so excited to do this on a global scale from Nairobi. This album means so much to me, and I’m looking forward to sharing it with everyone through YouTube.”

Fans all over the world can tune in to watch the concert live on October 20, 2024, at 9 PM EAT on Ayra Starr’s official YouTube channel: YouTube.com/AyraStarr.

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SEE FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Odumodublvck lose categories at BET Hip Hop Awards

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Odumodublvck and Burna Boy lost their categories as Kendrick Lamar dominated the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards.

The award ceremony aired on Tuesday from Drai’s Beach Club Nightclub in Las Vegas.

The Afrofusion star lost the ‘Best Live Performer’ category to Missy Elliot, the US rapper, while Ghetts, the British songwriter, won Odumodublvck’s category.

Lamar, the US rapper, secured eight awards including ‘Hip-hop Artiste of the Year’, ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Lyricist of the Year’, and ‘Impact Track’.

50 Cent won the ‘Hustler of the Year’ while The Alchemist bagged the ‘Producer of the Year’ and ‘DJ of the Year’.

See the full list below:

  • Hip-hop artiste of the year

21 Savage

Cardi B

Drake

Future

GloRilla

WINNER — Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

  • Song of the Year

“Agora Hills,” Doja Cat

“Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)

“Fe!N,” Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti

“FTCU,” Nicki Minaj

“Get It Sexyy,” Sexyy Red

“Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar

“Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba

WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar

“Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla

  • Hip-hop album of the Year

American Dream, 21 Savage

Ehhthang Ehhthang, GloRilla

For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition, Drake

In Sexyy We Trust, Sexyy Red

Megan, Megan Thee Stallion

One of Wun, Gunna

WINNER: Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj

Utopia, Travis Scott

We Don’t Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin

  • Best Hip-hop video

“8 AM in Charlotte,” Drake

“Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby

“Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)

“Big Mama,” Latto

“Boa,” Megan Thee Stallion

“Enough (Miami),” Cardi B

WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar

“Type Shit,” Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti

  • Best Breakthrough Hip-hop Artiste

41

310babii

Bossman Dlow

Cash Cobain

Lady London

WINNER: Sexyy Red

Skilla Baby

Tommy Richman

  • Best Collaboration

“At the Party,” Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott

“Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby

“Bongos,” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion

“Everybody,” Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert

“First Person Shooter,” Drake feat. J.Cole

WINNER: “Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar

“Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba

“Wanna Be,” GloRilla feat. Megan Thee Stallion

  • Best Duo or Group

¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)

Common & Pete Rock

Earthgang

Flyana Boss

WINNER: Future & Metro Boomin

Rick Ross & Meek Mill

  • Best Live Performer

Burna Boy

Busta Rhymes

Cardi B

Drake

GloRilla

Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

WINNER: Missy Elliott

Nicki Minaj

Travis Scott

  • Lyricist of the Year

21 Savage

Cardi B

Common

Drake

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar

Lil Wayne

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

  • Video Director of the Year

20k Visuals

A$AP Rocky

Cactus Jack

Cole Bennett

WINNER: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar

Dave Meyers & Travis Scott

Doja Cat & Nina McNeely

Offset

  • Producer of the Year

Atl Jacob

Cash Cobain

Hit-Boy

Hitmaka

Metro Boomin

Pete Rock

Q-Tip

WINNER: The Alchemist

  • DJ of the year

Big Von

DJ D-Nice

DJ Drama

DJ Khaled

Kaytranada

Metro Boomin

Mustard

WINNER: The Alchemist

  • Best Hip-hop Platform

Bootleg Kev

WINNER: Club Shay Shay

Complex

Drink Champs

Million Dollaz Worth of Game

On the Radar

The Breakfast Club

The Joe Budden Podcast

The Shade Room

XXL

  • Hustler of the Year

WINNER: 50 Cent

A$AP Rocky

Cam’ron & Ma$e

Cardi B

Drake

Fat Joe

GloRilla

Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

  • Sweet 16: Best-featured Verse

21 Savage, “Good Good” (Usher, 21 Savage & Summer Walker)

A$AP Rocky, “Gangsta” (Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky & Anderson .Paak)

Cardi B, “Wanna Be” remix (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B)

Drake, “Meltdown” (Travis Scott feat. Drake)

J.Cole, “First Person Shooter” (Drake feat. J. Cole)

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar, “Like That” (Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar)

Lil Wayne, “Brand New” (Tyga, YG & Lil Wayne)

Megan Thee Stallion, “Wanna Be” (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion)

  • Impact Track

“Blessings,” Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard

“Fortunate,” Common & Pete Rock

“Get in With Me,” Bossman Dlow

“Hiss,” Megan Thee Stallion

“Humble Me,” Killer Mike

WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar

“Precision,” Big Sean

“Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla

  • Best International Flow

SDM, France

Leys Mc, France

Racionais Mcs, Brazil

Budah, Brazil

WINNER: Ghetts, UK

Bashy, UK

Stefflon Don, UK

Maglera Doe Boy, South Africa

Blxckie, South Africa

Odumodublvck, Nigeria

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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