Panel 54 Podcast
Panel 54 Podcast
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Panel 54 - Global perspective through an African Lens.
From Cape Town to Cairo, Lagos to Lamu — 54 nations, one continent, countless perspectives.
Welcome to Panel 54 — a global perspective through an African lens. This is the podcast where we unpack power, policy, people, and the paradoxes that define our time. It’s not punditry — it’s perspective. Not a briefing — a reframing. And it starts right here.
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The podcast focuses on themes of power, policy, geopolitical dynamics, and societal challenges within the African context, with episodes like 'The War Is Ours, But the Blueprint Isn’t' exploring Africa's role in global security, and discussions on media trust crises addressing the modern journalism landscape.
Panel 54 – Global perspective through an African Lens.
From Cape Town to Cairo, Lagos to Lamu — 54 nations, one continent, countless perspectives.
Welcome to Panel 54 — a global perspective through an African lens. This is the podcast where we unpack power, policy, people, and the paradoxes that define our time. It’s not punditry — it’s perspective. Not a briefing — a reframing. And it starts right here.
In this episode of Panel 54, investigative journalist and editor Mbugua Ng’anga joins Waweru and Nduh for a revealing conversation about the slow death of media neutrality in Africa. As global powers like China invest heavily in newsrooms and training programs, soft power—not censorship—is reshaping what counts as news. Sponsored content is no longer the exception; it is becoming the default. They unpack how journalism is being compromised by funding pressures, how state-aligned narratives slip into editorial decisions, and why many African outlets are struggling to draw the line between coverage and influence. This is a sobering look at the future of media in a world where headlines are for sale.
Contact: hello [@] panel54.com .
Recorded at Amp Studios Nairobi
Produced by Commex Africa & E&C Talent
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