‘I am a firm believer that we as Africans need to tell our own stories more' - BBC Africa
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Have you ever visited somewhere so breathtaking in Africa and thought: Why don’t we see more of this on the news? Despite its stunning landscapes, vibrant cultures and incredible cities embedded with rich heritage, Africa as a continent has been viewed negatively because of stories of conflict, poverty and underdevelopment. But this Nigerian filmmaker, Niyi Fagbemi, is on a mission to change that narrative, one video at a time. Producers: Marko Zoric, Jelilat Olawale Video producer: Emmanuel James Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/
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