For too long African cinema has been viewed through a Western lens. This book challenges that
perspective offering a subaltern lens - the voice of the marginalized - to examine the film
industry's role in power dynamics identity construction and the future of media in
Africa.Moving beyond traditional Marxist frameworks the book explores alternative political
economy approaches that center African Feminist Muslim and Queer perspectives. Through
interviews and focus groups with key industry figures the book investigates how these
frameworks can better explain ownership production and audience engagement.This critical
analysis delves into the potential for decolonizing media to create a space for public
discourse outside the nation-state. By examining how African collectives operate beyond class
barriers the book paves the way for a new understanding of media's role in shaping a more
equitable and authentic future for Africa
