The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is launching its Living Archives Initiative in Lagos, alongside a digital platform aimed toward preserving Africa’s media historical past.
The occasion may even characteristic the revealing of ‘Ladbone: A Life in Print,’ a set of essays honouring veteran journalist Lade Bonuola, popularly generally known as Ladbone, as he marks his eightieth birthday.
The initiative seeks to protect and make accessible historic newspaper data, pictures, broadcast recordings and private accounts documenting the lives and contributions of people that have formed journalism throughout Africa.
Mr Bonuola, whose journalism profession spans greater than 5 many years, started on the Daily Times earlier than turning into the pioneer editor and managing director of The Guardian. He additionally co-founded The Comet newspaper in 1999 and held senior editorial positions at different media organisations.
The e book options contributions from greater than 80 editors, media managers, teachers, political figures and trade consultants, reflecting on his profession and the evolution of Nigerian journalism.
CJID mentioned the digital platform would serve journalists, researchers, college students and the general public, offering entry to historic data that might inform discussions on press freedom, skilled requirements and democratic improvement.
The programme will characteristic panel discussions, a e book evaluate and the formal unveiling of the anthology.
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