People Journalism Prize for Africa

Meet the winners of the 2021 @Gatefieldco People Journalism Prize for Africa. - People Journalist for Africa @viewfinderjourn - People Journalist for Informed Commentary @berhe_lucy - People Newsmaker for Social Justice @mrmacaroni gatefield.co/gatefields-peo…

New data from the State of Online Harms in Nigeria (2025) report reveals a growing crisis. 🔹137.8M children are active online. 🔹Half have been cyber-bullied. 🔹58% of online harms target women. Most cases of sexual exploitation happen online. Women remain disproportionately targeted, and misinformation spreads widely. It’s time for stronger laws, safer platforms, and smarter digital literacy. Read more: gatefield.co/sohr2025/ #SOHR2025

ICYMI: 62% of online violence against Nigerian women happens on X 33% of these incidents involve body shaming or slut shaming Watch our recap of this new report on online gender-based violence by @RACEAFRICA_

Want to fight misinformation? Then, take notes from Nollywood.  @NoraAwolowo shares how Africa’s $1 billion film industry stays clear of fake news - and why storytelling integrity is essential

Have you ever felt the need to share ‘wild’ information? 

Well, @Elozonam1 is here to tell you not to make that bad decision. Pause. Fact-check. Think critically.  Shut down the spread of fake news.

Not everything that goes viral is real. In fact, it might just be engagement farming at play - a system where posts are designed for a specific agenda of fear, outrage, or shock. @ToolzO shares with us the best ways to identify such posts and the need to think before engaging

Not all posts on X are informative. Some of them are offensive, and spark misinformation or ethnic and religious bias. @MayowaIdowu shares key tips on identifying inappropriate material so we can all make better choices online. Think before you share.

Nigeria ranks 120th out of 142 countries on the 2024 World Human Rights and Rule of Law Index. 54% of Nigerians have paid bribes during interactions with police officers, who account for 35.7% of all bribes paid in the country. This is a rogue organization.

Ever seen a video of Tinubu or Peter Obi and something seems off with their lip movements? This could be a deepfake designed to spread lies. Don’t be fooled. Learn from @folustorms how to spot fake videos today.

Meta ending its third-party fact-checking program could make social media less reliable, especially in Africa, where many people rely on social media platforms for their news.

Post responsibly Verify #FWDWithFacts

The illegal detention of Fisayo Soyombo is an attack on press freedom and democracy. He must be released immediately. #FreeFisayoSoyombo #JournalismIsNotACrime

Silencing investigative journalists undermines the principles of justice and accountability. We stand against the arbitrary arrest of Fisayo Soyombo and demand his immediate release. Journalism is not a crime. #NigeriaDeservesFreePress

Fake news is real and hurts Nigerians. Our demand is simple: 1) An end to harmful, false content 2) Stronger content moderation 3) Policies to protect the vulnerable Join this movement against misinformation. Let’s #FWDwithFacts

Many Nigerians have suffered the real-world consequences of online misinformation— a major threat to the country’s safety, stability, and democracy. We are asking social media platforms and users to act responsibly. #FWDWithFacts @Gatefieldco @GatefieldImpact

Having experienced the harm of misinformation firsthand, I know how damaging fake news can be. It’s time for users and platforms to take responsibility and work together to stop the spread of fake news and hate. Thank you @Gatefieldco for pioneering this. #FWDwithFacts

Stop spreading fake news #FWDwithFacts

Before you hit "share," take a moment. Ask yourself: “Is this true?” “Will it bring joy or spread hate?” We all have a role to play in stopping fake news and creating a safer internet for everyone. Thank you for pioneering this @GatefieldImpact @Gatefieldco #FWDwithFacts

Fake news online does real damage offline, and so I'm speaking out today because platforms a d users together, must do better in playing our part in stopping the spread of fake news online. If you must forward that message, #FWDwithFacts

Many Nigerians have suffered the real-world consequences of online misinformation— a major threat to the country’s safety, stability, and democracy. We are asking social media platforms and users to act responsibly. Watch our PSA. #FWDWithFacts