Taking it Further: Breaking Stereotypes and Cliché

Refresh yourself on the use of language in Adichie's 'The Danger of a Single Story' featured in the earlier blog post. 

Then explore these additional resources:

The hashtag #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou which went viral mid-2015 on social media, as users showcased the modern, advanced and sophisticated faces of Africa that are ignored by traditional media. 

Film

The stellar Marvel superhero film, Black Panther, which has been hailed by critics for putting African superheroes into the spotlight and promoting a stunning visual take on Afro-futurism.