Yemisi Akinbobola

Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola is a Senior Lecturer and Research Degrees Coordinator at Birmingham City University's Birmingham Centre for Media and Cultural Research. She holds a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from the same institution. Her research focuses on African Feminisms, media's role in women's rights advocacy, and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in African contexts. She co-founded African Women in Media (AWiM), an NGO promoting gender equity in media industries across Africa.

Education: PhD in Media and Cultural Studies (Birmingham City University). Professional Background: Award-winning journalist with IQ4News, investigating issues like Nigerian rape culture and West African football trafficking. Recognized with the CNN African Journalist Award (2016) and named among the 100 Most Influential African Women (2021).

Research Interests: Intersection of African feminism and media, digital activism, and gender justice in conflict zones. Hosts podcast 'Her Media Diary' profiling African women media professionals. Active in UN Africa Renewal and communication management for charities.

Key Achievements: AWiM conference organizer, impactful investigative journalism, and academic contributions linking media practice to social change. Current roles include coordinating research degrees and advancing equitable media representation.