I am pleased to share with you a recent publication from a collaboration with my colleagues in Nigeria, titled "Visual Portrayal of Monkeypox Outbreak on BBC: Is Western Media Biased Against Africa?". This paper, authored by Shodipe, O.A., Arowolo, O., Oloyede, PhD, I.B., Alade, M., Fadeyi, I.O., and Oko-Epelle, L., has been published in a Scopus indexed Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication journal by Emerald Publishing.
This research critically examines the visual representation of the Monkeypox outbreak by the BBC, questioning whether there is an inherent bias in Western media's portrayal of Africa. The findings and discussions in this paper are pertinent to our field, especially in understanding media biases and their implications on global communication and perception.
As someone deeply invested in this discourse, I believe this publication will be a valuable addition to our academic dialogue. The insights it offers can contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of media in shaping global narratives and can inform our efforts to promote more balanced and inclusive communication.
I encourage you all to read this publication and disseminate it within your professional networks. The DOI for the paper is: https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-09-2023-0317
Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to further discussions on this important topic.
