From covering the frontlines of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to now stepping into one of global media’s biggest stages; Adefemi Akinsanya’s journey is one worth celebrating.The British-born Nigerian journalist rose to prominence as an International Correspondent and Anchor at Arise News in Lagos, building a reputation across some of the world’s most respected newsrooms; Al Jazeera, Reuters, Sky News, and TRT World. A 2023 Fellow at Harvard’s Nieman Foundation for Journalism and a graduate of King’s College London, she has consistently shown up where the stories that matter most are unfolding.Now, she’s taking on a new chapter: CNN International has announced Adefemi as the host of its brand-new series, Africa Inc.; a show dedicated to spotlighting African companies competing on the global stage, from technology to entertainment. It’s a full-circle moment: an African storyteller, telling Africa’s story, to the world.Her rise reminds us that African women are not just part of the global media conversation; they’re shaping it.Here’s to Adefemi Akinsanya, and to every African woman writing her own story into the world’s biggest rooms.
