TCMP — Independent journalism and creative storytelling that elevates African voices in the UK, Nigeria, and global diaspora.
TCMP — Independent journalism and creative storytelling that elevates African voices in the UK, Nigeria, and global diaspora.
Can Four Leading Cocoa Producers Rewrite the Rules of Global Trade? By Ola Aina Africa produces more than 70 per cent of the world’s cocoa, giving the continent a dominant position in one of the world’s most important agricultural commodities. Despite this overwhelming role as the primary source of cocoa beans, the countries that produce them…
Strive Masiyiwa The Entrepreneur Who Helped Connect Africa to the Digital Age By Seun Oni Strive Masiyiwa is one of the most influential African entrepreneurs of his generation, a Zimbabwean business leader whose career has helped shape the continent’s telecommunications and technology landscape. Born in Zimbabwe and now based in the United Kingdom, Masiyiwa founded Econet Wireless in…
Season 2 arrives on 21 August, and the story widens. The Circle Media Plus steps into a new season of journalism that moves, provokes and stays with you. Expect deeper investigations, immersive narrative chapters and the next wave of TCMP’s signature storytelling.
After the conclusion of Season One of THE TRAP, readers from different parts of the world shared their thoughts, experiences and reflections on the series. From Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, the responses show how deeply conversations about migration, opportunity, sacrifice and rebuilding a life abroad resonate with people. The comments below reflect the personal views…
Idris Elba Championing Africa’s Creative Economy Through AI By Seun Oni Idris Elba has built a global reputation through his achievements in film, television, and music, but his influence increasingly extends beyond the entertainment industry. Born in London to a Sierra Leonean father and a Ghanaian mother, Elba has become a passionate advocate for Africa’s creative…
By August 2024, the family had finally started finding a rhythm. The panic that had consumed them for months had reduced. The fear had not completely disappeared, but for the first time in a long while, Peter and Sola could breathe. Sola had spent almost two months working under her new Certificate of Sponsorship with…
The Untold Story of Black Innovation By Ola Aina Standing Among the Stones of Gedi Recently, while visiting the ancient Gedi ruins on Kenya’s coast, I found myself standing in the remains of a city that challenged many assumptions about African history. Gedi, located near Malindi in Kilifi County, is one of the remarkable archaeological sites of the Swahili civilisation….
Senator Zaynab Mohamed Somali American Leadership and the Power of Representation By Seun Oni Senator Zaynab Mohamed represents a new chapter in African diaspora leadership, where identity, public service, and community advocacy come together to shape the future. Born in Somalia and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mohamed’s journey reflects the power of resilience, civic engagement, and the pursuit…