The BBC's Legacy in Africa
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The BBC's Legacy in Africa

Continuities and Change

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The BBC's Legacy in Africa

Continuities and Change

About this book

This book critically examines the historical and ongoing influence of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on African broadcasting, tracing its colonial roots through to its post-colonial legacy.

The book details how in the 1930s the BBC established radio transmitter sites in East and Central Africa, thereby positioning itself as a model for broadcasting in British colonies and beyond. Grounded in a decolonial perspective, the book then explores the evolution of African radio structures, funding models, editorial policies and programming strategies. In the post-colonial era, the BBC continued to train, equip and support African broadcasters while maintaining a strong presence through African-focused programming. Some nations fully embraced the BBC model, while others developed hybrid broadcasting systems integrating British, local and transnational influences. Beyond historical analysis, the book interrogates the BBC's enduring influence on African media, examining how contemporary local broadcasters negotiate, adapt or resist its legacy. A nuanced exploration of these dynamics provides critical insights into the intersection of colonial-era institutions and contemporary African media landscapes.

This book is an essential resource for scholars and researchers in media and communication studies, African studies and decolonial studies, offering a comprehensive understanding of the BBC's role in shaping African broadcasting.

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Yes, you can access The BBC's Legacy in Africa by Albert Sharra,Jimmy Kainja,Anthony Mavuto Gunde in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Radio. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781040407431
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Radio
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Endorsement Page
  3. Half Title page
  4. Series Page
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright Page
  7. Dedication
  8. Contents
  9. Contributors
  10. Foreword
  11. 1 Introduction: The BBC’s Legacy in Africa
  12. 2 Decolonising the African Radio: Changes and Continuities in Malawi
  13. 3 BBC’s Mixed Legacy in Uganda: Ownership, Programming, Training, and a Fightback
  14. 4 Torn Between Multiple Interests: Correspondents and the BBC Legacy in Africa
  15. 5 BBC Focus on Africa and the African story
  16. 6 Influence of BBC’s HARDtalk on Zimbabwe’s Political Interviews: A Culture of “Agonistic” Deliberations
  17. 7 “Voice of Record”: The Enduring Legacy of BBC Radio in Shaping African Languages, Culture, and Politics
  18. 8 Sports Reporting and Audience Engagement: Examining BBC Yoruba Service Sports Colloquial Headlines
  19. 9 “The Continuity of the Propinquity Effect”: The BBC and Broadcasting in Mozambique
  20. 10 Glimpses of BBC Broadcasting in Anglophone and Francophone Africa: The Case of Nigeria and Benin Republic
  21. 11 BBC’s Public Media Legacy and the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation
  22. 12 ZBC’s BBC Model: A Failed Public Service Vision?
  23. 13 Conclusion: Decolonising the African Radio: Prospects and Challenges
  24. Index