Photo: Courtesy. [3] The programme also airs on affiliate networks across Africa who broadcast it as a prime time news programme. 28/10/2020 GMT. Wed 2 Dec 2020 19:01 GMT. By there, living in Staten Island and then Queens. Trendsetters - LOVE CLINIC: My husband insists on an open marriage, please help. Audrey Masitsa, #FridayFashionInspo: Snatched in style, Sade Akinosho is fashion goals Focus on Africa Home; ... economic and sports news from across Africa. Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. The biggest African and international stories from the BBC. Sophie has a strong following of fans and admirers in Kenya. Girl code: Why I won’t be marrying my best friend, 2. Sophie finds little time to socialize these days because of a busy professional life packed with schedules involving long working hours. My parents who are now retired were both civil servants. Lady Speak - US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? Reuters, Megan Fox slams ex Brian Austin Green for 'feeding rumour she's an absent mother' ... BBC Africa - Duration: 1:40. special characters and numbers. Food - The World Health Organisation say the country reported 4,594 new cases in the past week. Trendsetters - For example, we were reporting on the first cases of Ebola from West Africa in Focus on Africa long before other broadcasters started reporting on it,” Sophie says. And a UK charity is to stop sending western celebrities to Africa. Weah is praised wherever he has gone as a perfect role model - polite and disciplined. Catching up with Sophie Ikenye, host of BBC's Focus on Africa. “London is a very busy city. He then played for Paris St Germain before moving to top Italian side AC Milan. Girl Talk - “To be fair,” she says diplomatically, “All the presidents I have interviewed are unique. By 28/10/2020 GMT. The programme includes news, sport and business from across Africa and around the world. George Weah is a hero across the African continent and particularly in his own country, Liberia, where he is cheered and mobbed by crowds wherever he goes. .css-8h1dth-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-8h1dth-Link:hover,.css-8h1dth-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. But whenever I interview a prominent leader, I have to ask myself, how I can make the discussion relevant to the multi-national audiences that are watching the channel? She studied in Kenya and after gaining a mass communications qualification, secured a radio internship at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). When she is on air, she simply rules the airwaves. © 2020 BBC. To personalise content, tailor ads and provide best user experience, we use cookies. By Focus on Africa. Entertainment - Trendsetters - BBC News Africa 5,263,865 views. You can watch the show each weekday at 17:30 GMT. The Middle East is a popular destination for some African women who seek work as maids, At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab militants, At least 100 people have been arrested following violent anti-government protests, Hussein Mwinyi is the son of a former president from the same political party, There have been concerns over the credibility of the election results. Not all interviews, Sophie admits, are easy to tackle. Not just an anchor, she's also a weather presenter and interviewer. Her love for broadcasting started years before she even faced the real microphone. Plus I read quite a lot so that fills up my free time,” she says. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Final push for Trump and Biden with a day to go. Mirror, Kitchen gadgets that make meal prep easier 4. “I quite liked broadcasting when I was growing up. By Focus on Africa is a BBC news programme broadcast on BBC World News globally and on local partner channels of the BBC in African countries. Another opportunity opened for Sophie when the programme was launched on TV – she was invited to be one of the key presenters alongside the popular Ghanaian broadcaster the late Komla Dumor. Lady Gaga joins Joe Biden in the swing state of Ohio, while Donald Trump visits four key states. Upcoming episodes of Focus on Africa. 1. I work with a team composed of people from across Africa and Europe so I’m hardly ever bored. This is the iconic Kenyan broadcaster and anchor Sophie Ikenye at work in London. The programme was presented by Komla Dumor each weekday from its inception until his death in January 2014. What’s more important is that unlike foreign correspondents who jet into Africa, stay in plush hotels for a few days churning out often half-baked biased material, the BBC’s African reportage is different and focused. We look at the continent through African eyes and tell a story in a way that someone in Fiji or New Zealand would care about.”. The World Health Organisation say the country reported 4,594 new cases in the past week. Indeed, the squad stays in his hotel in Monrovia before national games. Girl code: Will you be a ‘good in-law’ at Christmas? Catching up with Sophie Ikenye, host of BBC's Focus on Africa. Audrey Masitsa, #FridayFashionInspo: Sweenee Adrienne, the queen of layering By UK's first vegan butchers launches Unmasking The Pyramid Kings. Komla Dumor and Sophie Ikenye present the BBC's first dedicated weekday TV news programme focusing exclusively on Africa. After establishing himself as a star in Liberia, he moved to Cameroon where current Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger signed him for French club AS Monaco. His football in Europe has made him a millionaire. He even owned a Video, Salvaged Victorian signal box to become museum, India couple bullied for intimate wedding photoshoot, Whale sculpture catches crashed Dutch metro train. After clocking up a few years in London, does she have plans to return to Kenya? By Sophie’s long career has given her an opportunity to rub shoulders with those who shape the world – Presidents, Prime Ministers and top decision-makers. He became the first African to become a truly global football star, and at the peak of his powers as a striker in 1995 was named World, African and European footballer of the year. Read about our approach to external linking. He terrorised defences in the Italian leagues and in European competitions for several years before moving on to the English Premier League last year with Chelsea. BBC Sport Online provides a look at the career of George Weah, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool, and why he holds legendary status in Africa. Reuters, #FridayFashionInspo: Judith Pajero, suits redefined A group of pastors are calling on the authorities to let them reopen their churches. Focus on Africa is a BBC news programme broadcast on BBC World News globally and on local partner channels of the BBC in African countries. Ghana activists push government to rescue maids from Lebanon, 18 year prison sentence for Westgate Mall attackers, Tanzania's ruling party wins 99% of seats so far, Hundreds arrested in Angolan protests are due to face mass trial, Tanzanian opposition 'won't accept poll results', Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala favourite to become head of WTO, WHO says ‘dramatic rise’ in coronavirus cases in Kenya, Togo: Pastors keen to reopen churches after easing of coronavirus restrictions. LOVE CLINIC: My wife died and left me with two kids, is it okay for me to marry her sister? What if your pet could 'talk'? His four children live in New York. developments and special offers! I ask. Trendsetters - Men only: Social media, surely not all that glitters is gold. I see my friends on weekends and get involved a lot more with neighbourhood activities and just generally taking care of myself!”. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest By WHO says ‘dramatic rise’ in coronavirus cases in Kenya. 1:40. Read about our approach to external linking. [1] The programme was presented by Komla Dumor each weekday from its inception until his death in January 2014. Kenya is home. Women-only tailoring house opens in London's street known for men’s suits. It is often believed in the developing countries that Western broadcasting networks are biased against them portraying Africa in a negative light – what is Focus on Africa’s take on covering the continent? Cooking Tips - By I try to visit every three to four months since my parents and siblings are all there. Focus on Africa will be covering the major news from the continent and challenging African leaders and politicians on tough issues. The programme was closely related to Dira ya Dunia, an African-focused programme broadcast on BBC Swahili; which noticeably used the same title sequence.

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