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August 5, 2024

Adekunle Gold and Patoranking to Headline Next Narrative Africa’s The Bridge at The World Famous Apollo Theater

September 26, 2024 – 7:30 pm For Immediate Release (August 5, 2024) New York, NY – Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Gold and Afro-dancehall icon Patoranking will headline the second annual Next Narrative Africa: The Bridge, a concert celebration of African power, creativity, and narratives on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly next month. The Bridge brings together leaders from […]

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November 16, 2023

Akunna Cook: Shaping Africa’s Global Image Through Media

Change Africa Podcast In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, Akunna Cook, the founder and CEO of Next Narrative Africa, shares her unique journey and vision for transforming Africa’s global narrative through media. The conversation began with an exploration of Cook’s transition from her career in policy and diplomacy to the realm of media and entertainment. She emphasized the […]

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October 13, 2023

Next Narrative Africa: Akunna Cook And Changing The Narrative About Africa One Story At A Time

In a world characterized by a constant barrage of information and narratives, the power of storytelling stands as an enduring force for change. Within the realm of media production, Next Narrative Africa has emerged as a beacon of hope, poised to reshape the way the world perceives Africa. I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Akunna Cook, the […]

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October 7, 2023

Africa Is Ready For Its Next Narrative

Smart policies and investments can help reimagine a more prosperous and inclusive creative network in Africa—and beyond. Six months into my former role as the Biden administration’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, I found myself at a very swanky private club in New York City, sitting across the table from a tech investor. One of my key […]

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October 7, 2023

Wilson Quarterly Summer/Fall 2023 – The Power of Culture and Africa’s Next Narrative

The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and U.S.-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial U.S.-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States.

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September 7, 2023

Next Africa Now

Next Narrative Africa recently gathered 100 Black investors, entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers from across the African diaspora on Martha’s Vineyard to collaborate and strategize on ways to shift the narrative about investing on the Continent and build wealth together. We are grateful to Congressman Steven Horsford, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Congressman Greg Meeks, Ranking Member of the […]

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August 14, 2023

A Conversation with Akunna Cook, Founder of Next Narrative Africa

Akunna Cook is an accomplished diplomat, strategist, visionary creator and executive producer. In 2022, Akunna founded Next Narrative Africa, a multi-media entertainment production company telling African Stories for global impact.

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August 14, 2023

With wins from ‘Mami Wata’ and ‘Animalia’, African films begin to shine at Sundance

Oge Obasi was finally able to exhale. The Nigerian producer was in the freezing mountains of Park City, Utah, to present her latest feature, ‘Mami Wata’ at this year’s Sundance film festival.

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August 14, 2023

US – Nigeria: African TV and film have boarded a rocket ship, says Akunna Cook

The otherwise quiet café in the tranquil Washington suburb of Rockville, Maryland is animated on a late September afternoon as Akunna Cook shares her plans for an African media company.

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