Dear Colleagues,
Something extraordinary is happening across our continent.
African stories and the medium that carries them are no longer waiting for permission to go global. They’re already there—streaming into living rooms from Lagos to London, from Nairobi to New York. And this year, that momentum is only going to accelerate.
At Broadcast Media Africa, we’ve always believed in being more than a publication. We’re the town square where Africa’s broadcast community gathers—to share ideas, forge partnerships, and shape the future of our industry together.
And what a future it is.
The Opportunity Ahead
2026 arrives with AI reshaping every corner of our business. From automated localisation that can bring a Yoruba drama to Swahili-speaking audiences overnight, to intelligent scheduling that knows what viewers want before they do—the tools at our disposal have never been more powerful.
BMA is committed to helping you navigate this transformation, not with hype, but with practical insight, honest conversation, and the connections that turn possibility into reality.
This year, we’re doubling down on three strategic priorities:
Commercial Convergence — Content and commerce are no longer separate conversations. We’ll be exploring the models that are actually working, helping you build revenue streams as compelling as your programming.
Hyper-Localisation at Scale — AI is making it possible to produce world-class content in every mother tongue. We’re championing the tools and techniques that elevate indigenous storytelling without losing its soul.
Audience Ownership — The platforms giveth, and the platforms taketh away. We’re focused on strategies that put you back in control—building direct relationships with your viewers and owning the data that drives your decisions.
An Invitation
The town square is open. Pull up a chair.
Whether you’re a legacy broadcaster reinventing yourself for the streaming age or a digital-first creator scaling up fast, BMA is here to ensure you’re never building alone. 2026 is going to be one for the history books. Let’s write it together.
Here’s to the year ahead!
Benjamin Pius
Publisher and CEO
Broadcast Media Africa
Upcoming Industry Events
To bring this vision to life, we have curated a series of high-impact events for the first half of the year:
- From Spots to Streams: How Broadcasters Can Monetise Across Linear, OTT and FAST Platforms (20 January 2026 | Online) Discover how AI is being used to automate local language dubbing and personalise viewer experiences in real-time.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovations And Services For Broadcast Media Environments (27 – 30 January 2026 | London, United Kingdom An essential deep dive into AI-driven services and how they are reshaping modern media workflows.
- OTT Content Streaming Summit – Africa (24 – 25 Feb 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa) Hosted by the SABC, this summit will explore how to transition from “free-to-air” to “free-to-stream” while maintaining national reach.
- Cloud Broadcasting Summit – Africa (24 – 25 Mar 2026 | Lagos, Nigeria) A critical look at building cost-effective, decentralised broadcast hubs that can withstand local infrastructure challenges.
