Platforms Africa

https://platformsafrica.com/
From its explosive debut at the African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2005, Platforms Africa has been on a tear, racking up awards and earning a reputation as a fearless champion of truth and integrity in news reporting. This trailblazing media group has been crowned Mediapreneur of the Year 2025 at the Entrepreneurship Centre Awards and was a proud runner-up for Nigerian Content Media of The Year 2024, courtesy of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NDCMB). But Platforms Africa isn't just resting on its laurels. In a bold move, the organization published a groundbreaking policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism, cementing its commitment to transparency and accountability. This pioneering AI policy, first unveiled in 2024 and re-published on the media group's website in December 2025, sets a new standard for the industry. Led by the dynamic and multiple award winning development Journalist, Dr. Adeola Yusuf, Platforms Africa has evolved into a trusted voice across Africa, the US, and the UK, with a robust online presence at www.platformsafrica.com The group's social media prowess is equally impressive, with Facebook followers growing exponentially (40,000 and counting!) and a whopping 1.9 Million views per post.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Ota, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2015
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Ethnic minorities
Religious minorities
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Cross-border journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Newsletter
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
Mobile app
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
39,000
Twitter number of followers:
486

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Adeola Yusuf, Ph.D
Directors:
Damilola Olonade Francis Kokutse Ganiu Amodu Oladele Igbagboyemi

Team

Full-time employees:
13
Part-time employees:
4
Freelancers or consultants:
4
Volunteers:
5

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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