Artificial Intelligence in African Media and Communication: Reshaping Pedagogies and Professional Practice

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed media and journalism teaching and practice, introducing efficiencies and innovations that can help streamline content creation and dissemination, albeit with inherent limitations and ethical considerations requiring careful critical examination.

Artificial Intelligence in African Media and Communication investigates AI’s impact on media landscapes within Africa, offering a range of practical case studies and strategic recommendations for practice, teaching, governance, and regulation. This book delves into how AI technologies are rapidly being integrated into African journalism, broadcasting, public relations, advertising, and media and communications education. As well as providing real-world case studies of how AI is changing content creation, distribution, and consumption in Africa, this book also critically analyses the ethical challenges posed by AI, such as misinformation, algorithmic bias, and job displacement. It concludes by providing strategic recommendations for how educators, media professionals, and policymakers can effectively harness AI's potential.

Bringing together leading researchers and practitioners, Artificial Intelligence in African Media and Communication provides a platform for informed discussions, knowledge-sharing, and innovation in African media and communication studies.

Abdulgaffar Olawale Arikewuyo, PhD, FHEA, is an award‑winning lecturer in Media, Communication and Journalism and a seasoned communications and public relations expert. With a wealth of academic knowledge and extensive hands‑on experience, he bridges theory and practice to deliver impactful teaching, research and professional consultancy. Renowned for his expertise in media, journalism and strategic communication. His research interests are extensive, encompassing communication psychology, media, AI, interpersonal communication, and journalism. His studies have contributed valuable insights into the changing landscape of media technologies and their influence on both personal and political spheres.

Lambe Kayode Mustapha, an alumnus of UNILAG, Nigeria and IIUM Malaysia, is a seasoned mass communication and media studies scholar with bias for media effects, political communication, and novel media research, where he has published extensively in top-rated peer reviewed journals and collaborated with numerous scholars around the world. Mustapha is formerly the Head of the Department of Mass Communication and currently the Director of the General Studies Division at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria.