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Amuna Wagner
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North Africa Correspondent, Okayafrica
Cologne
Beats
Biography
Amuna Wagner is a German-Sudanese writer, journalist, and educator. She studied International Relations and Arabic at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, with a special interest in decolonising processes and the politics of gender. She works as North Africa correspondent at OkayAfrica and is currently pursuing an MFA in Literary Writing at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne. Amuna co-founded and edits Kandaka, a platform that imagines feminist futures at the intersection of art and activism. She was awarded the Tejumola Olaniyan Fellowship at The Africa Institute in Sharjah (2023) and selected as Writer in Residence at the Library Of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD) in Ghana (2021). Her work has been published or is forthcoming on Internazionale, OkayAfrica, Project Myopia, Africa Is a Country, The Floor Mag, The Pan African Music Magazine, Amaka Studio, Egyptian Streets, Skin Deep, Rowayat, midnight & indigo, Meeting of Minds, shado mag, Rosa Mag and sweetthangzine.
Feminist Activisms , LGBTQ+, Film, North Africa
Marketing
Content
Company Info
Okayafrica
OkayAfrica is a digital media platform that connects a global audience to the diverse cultures of Africa. Founded in 2011 and based in Brooklyn, New York, it is an offshoot of the well-known Okayplayer website. The company employs around 44 people and focuses on providing comprehensive coverage of news, music, film, culture, and entertainment from Africa. The platform features a variety of digital content, including articles, interviews, and reviews that highlight African perspectives and experiences. OkayAfrica also offers editorial coverage on topics such as African feminist thought and cultural trends, making it a key source for those interested in African arts and culture. The company has established partnerships with notable media outlets like HBO, Global Citizen, and Vibe, enhancing its influence in the cultural and entertainment sectors. Under the leadership of CEO Abiola Oke, OkayAfrica continues to promote African culture on a global scale.
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Founded: 2011