Artificial Intelligence in African Media and Communication

"This book presents a vivid insight into the tensions between opportunity and inequality. Across its chapters, it establishes clear evidence of the immense opportunities that artificial intelligence presents for expanding the frontiers of communication in Africa. In equal measure, it demonstrates why the urgency to address the fault lines created by inequality cannot be treated with pretence. This is a timely resource that will facilitate critical discourse in our classrooms, conferences, and hallway debates."

Abena Animwaa Yeboah-Banin, Professor, University of Ghana.

"Artificial Intelligence in African Media and Communication: Reshaping Pedagogies and Professional Practice offers a timely and rigorous examination of how artificial intelligence is transforming media education and professional practice across Africa. Drawing on contributions from leading African and diaspora scholars, the volume positions the continent not as a passive recipient of global AI developments but as an active contributor shaping AI discourses from its own social, cultural, and professional contexts."

Rotimi Olatunji, PhD, RPA, MNIPR, MNAL, Professor of Public Relations and Advertising, Lagos State University, Ojo, and President, Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria.

"This book is timely, as it addresses one of the most pressing issues in the world today, one that affects every sphere of human endeavour: artificial intelligence. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the application of AI in media and communication in Africa, as well as the associated issues such as ethics, misinformation, and cultural misalignment. This is a much-needed book at this time."

Professor Abiodun Salawu, FNAL, MASSAf, MRSSAf, Director, Research Entity: Indigenous Language Media in Africa, Faculty of Humanities, North-West University, South Africa.

"Bridging theory and practice, this book provides a deep analysis of AI’s role in African media, journalism, and democracy. Its varied and engaging chapters effectively identify challenges such as algorithmic bias and the digital divide, while offering clear and practical steps for scholars and professionals alike."

Mustapha Muhammed Jamiu, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Senior Researcher, Institute of Geopolitical Communications, Faculty of Philology, RUDN University, Russian Federation, Co-Vice Chair, Journalism Research and Education Section, International Association of Media and Communication Research (IAMCR), and Executive Director, Centre for Research on the Development of African Media, Governance and Society (CEREDEMS-Africa).

"This timely book sheds clear light on best practices and emerging opportunities of AI for African media. It offers practice-grounded reflections on how AI is reshaping media education and professional work across Africa. I highly recommend this book, which is an invaluable guide for scholars, teachers, and practitioners."

Ismail Ahmed, Doctor, Qatar University.

"Finally, this work discusses AI as it operates within the African context rather than replicating external models. It shows how journalists use AI, the challenges that arise, and how these tools can function effectively within constrained budgets. If you work in communication, media, education, or policy, you will find practical and insightful answers here."

Saifeldin Hassan Elawad Abdalla, Assoc. Prof., Faculty of Communication, Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan.