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WikiAfrica Hour is a monthly vodcast to support the activities of the WikiAfrica movement and wikimedians across Africa.

In 2021, Wiki In Africa launched the WikiAfrica Hour. WikiAfrica Hour is a live broadcast, interview format monthly ‘vodcast’ that aims to reconnect, network, and drive sharing and collaborations across the continent. The ‘show’ is currently hosted by Ceslause Ogbonnaya.

WikiAfrica Hour focuses on:

Sharing current updates, and highlights of Africa Wikimedians activities
Interacting with guest(s) (if any), and take questions from community members
Promoting synergy within the Wiki community by discussing topics, projects, constraints, collaborations, and opportunities.

Explore this project in more detail and join the conversation at:

Website: www.wikiinafrica.org
WikiAfrica Hour Playlist on YouTube
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WikiAfrica
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WikiAfrica
On Meta in English (the Wikimedia Community’s project portal)

Watch them all here:

Episode 7: WMF grants and new regional committee (WikiIndaba Special)

WikiAfrica Hour Episode 7: In this November special WikiIndaba edition of WikiAfrica Hour, Ceslause and guests unpacked "What the changes at WMF Community Resources mean for you".

Episode 6: Ever wondered what these things mean … UCOC, EDGR, SCF, U4C?

Episode 6 of WikiAfrica Hour unpacked some of the more important acronyms on Wikimedia, how we should speak to each other - and where we should speak to each other!

Episode 5: Photographers from Africa tell the stories behind their award winning Wiki Loves Africa images

Wiki Loves Africa 2021: Meet the winners Getting up-close and personal with the jury and winners of the Wiki Loves Africa 2021 photographic contest. Ceslaused asked them about their photography journey and why and how they decided to contribute to the Wiki Loves Africa 2021 contest.

Wikimania Episode: What WikiAfrica Hour means to the Wikimedia Community

This was the second session at Wikimania, that gave audience members from across Africa the opportunity to share their experiences on WikiAfrica Hour and to discuss its importance.

Episode 4 : Events, even online, build communities in 2021

The 4th Episode takes a peep behind the scenes of two unmissable Wiki events, Wikimania 2021 and WikiIndaba conference 2021. Listen to what is planned, how it benefits you and your work and what is involved in the organizing process ... all unpacked!

Episode 3: Just what’s it like to be on the WMF Board?

In Episode 3 of WikiAfrica Hour host, Ceslause Ogbonnaya, shines a spotlight on the big elephants in the room. Included in the discussion are two "been there, done that" ex-Wikimedia Foundation Board Chairs, members of the WMF elections facilitation team, and finally, the three self-nominated WMF Board elections candidates from Africa are given a platform to share their visions.

Episode 2: What’s involved when sharing your photographs on Wikipedia

WikiAfrica Hour's second episode: "The Lowdown on Commons The Lowdown on Commons" discussed the important role photography plays within a Wikimedia context, with experienced guest speakers from Wiki Loves Earth, WPWP Campaign, Nos Jardins and Nigeria Commons Photographers User Group.

Episode 1: What impressions does outgoing Wikimedia CEO, Katherine Maher, take with her

On the 23rd of April 2021, this episode launched WikiAfrica Hour. Episode 1 features WikiAfrica Hour host, Ceslause Ogbonnaya's interview with Katherine Maher, the former Wikimedia CEO. They discuss her journey through Wikimedia and her impressions of and hopes for Africa's Wikimedians.