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.