Speakers
Folaranmi Folayan
Communications & Partnership Manager, Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ)
Folaranmi Folayan is a multiformat journalist, editor, and digital communications specialist with over 18 years of experience in African media.
She has worked in radio, digital newsrooms, and nonprofit media spaces, taking on roles in content creation, newsroom leadership, and strategic communications. Folaranmi currently serves as Communications & Partnerships Manager at the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ), where she supports cross-border investigations, manages digital platforms, and leads partnerships and fundraising efforts.
She also leads editorial efforts at Jarida Africa, an independent newsroom in Kigali, where she regularly works with a network of local Rwandan journalists. Known for her commitment to African storytelling, Folaranmi has trained hundreds of young journalists across the continent and continues to mentor emerging talent. With a focus on impactful journalism, community engagement, and digital innovation, she is passionate about building safe, inclusive spaces for journalists to thrive and report boldly.
