Documentary Media Centre

Founder John Coster - Educator & Documentarian @conflict_memory

[Decentered Media @decenteredmedia]

Looking for practical conversations about community media? Join the Community Media Café every Thursday, 10.30am–12pm at Bishop Street Chapel Café. What knowledge, experience or ideas could you share with fellow practitioners, advocates and producers?

[Decentered Media @decenteredmedia]

What can community media learn from a television project in Nigeria? How do trust, storytelling and face-to-face conversations help people tell stories that matter, and what happens when media starts with people rather than processes? @DocMediaCentre
https://t.co/1cwmF6U2hH

[S24 Television @S24Television]

On this edition of Sahel Watch, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli and @docmediacentre discuss the importance of skill acquisition in preparing Nigerian youths for the demands of the 21st century.

#S24TV #s24television #s24news #SahelWatch #EmirofZazzau

[Decentered Media @decenteredmedia]

Our first online Community Media Exchange takes place 4pm BST (UK time). Get the link to join us by registering at https://t.co/EYzoh2QlTP

[S24 Television @S24Television]

June 12 remains a powerful symbol of Nigeria’s fight for democracy, justice, and the will of the people. More than three decades after the historic 1993 election, its legacy continues to shape the nation’s democratic journey.

#S24Television #S24TV #S24News #June12 #DemocracyDay

[Decentered Media @decenteredmedia]

For regular updates about community media, subscribe to the Decentered Media Newsletter: hopefully you'll find it useful... https://t.co/3j4NvH6krK

[Decentered Media @decenteredmedia]

Could a regular online space help community media practitioners share practical ideas on AI, storytelling, platform access and Foundational Media? Community Media Exchange starts Wed 17 June, 4.00pm BST, then fortnightly https://t.co/QCZVZdY1bH

[S24 Television @S24Television]

A vibrant display of culture, tradition, and royal heritage at the 2026 Zazzau Emirate Eid-el Kabir Hawan Daushe.

#s24television #s24tv #s24tvnews #zazzau #CulturalHeritage #DurbarFestival #NorthernNigeria #TraditionAndPride

[KADUNA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL @KADFILMFEST]

9th Kaduna international film festival Nominees!!!

#KADIFF9.0 #KADIFF2026

[Documentary Media Centre @DocMediaCentre]

I'm delighted my @S24Television colleague Mr Ben Gowon is the first to occupy the newly designated space for DOC Unit inside the S24 Media House ... lots of changes planned for this area particularly as we develop our resource library for the team

[KADUNA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL @KADFILMFEST]

The 9th Kaduna international film festival Notification announcement is on 26th May 2026.

Please stay tuned!

[S24 Television @S24Television]

“Leadership is not new to me.” The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli reflects on decades of service, tradition, and responsibility while speaking on succeeding a long-serving monarch and preserving heritage of the Emirate.

#S24Television #S24TV #S24News

[Decentered Media @decenteredmedia]

Another strong conversation at the Community Media Café this morning, which takes place every Thursday at Bishop Street Chapel Café, 10.30am–12pm.

This week’s discussion moved across a practical and encouraging range of topics. We talked about the purchase and use of new audio recording equipment, the setting up of YouTube channels, and the use of music as a form of ‘mixtape’ in memory sessions for people with dementia.

What stood out was the tone of the conversation. It was supportive, practical and focused on fixing problems. People were sharing what they know, asking useful questions, and thinking through the next steps without making things more complicated than they need to be.

This is what community media development often looks like in practice. It is not always about large plans or formal structures. It is often about people sitting together, listening carefully, solving immediate problems, and helping one another to build confidence with the tools, platforms and ideas that are available.

As the café grows, the network around it will grow as well. That means more shared knowledge, more practical support, and more opportunities for collaboration between people who care about local and community media.

What could become possible if more people had a regular place to ask questions, test ideas, and find support for the media projects they want to develop?

[Conflict Memory @conflict_memory]

Heading to this book launch tomorrow with @s24television I’m producing a new programme that we’ve been recording interviews for the last 2 weeks called ‘Sahel Watch’. Attendance at these type of events will be a regular feature for my colleagues, and myself whenever in Nigeria

[S24 Television @S24Television]

Stakeholders Launch Campaign Against Fake News, Urge Journalists to Promote Patriotism and Responsible Information Sharing in Abuja.

#S24Television #S24TV #S24News

[Documentary Media Centre @DocMediaCentre]

It's my 3rd trip to @S24Television so naturally we went with Storytelling LAB 3! Great session at the S24 Media House in Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬 #Storytelling

[Decentered Media @decenteredmedia]

Could you build experience as a local community reporter while helping Soar Sound gather Leicester’s voices at Riverside Festival? Decentered Media is inviting experienced volunteers with skills in media, events, heritage or public engagement https://t.co/sKJJHz1ZL3

[Decentered Media @decenteredmedia]

We had a lovely conversation about community media at our first Cafe drop-in session. I’m looking forward to next week 10.30am-12pm Bishop Street Chapel Cafe, Leicester. Thanks to everyone who came 🙏🏻

[KADUNA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL @KADFILMFEST]

The 4th Northern Film Summit/Turkish-Nigeria film screening festival: A Yunus Emre Institute Partnership

Theme;
“Bridging Cultures Through Cinema: A Northern Nigeria–Turkiye Creative Exchange and cinematic collaboration"

Date : 14th - 15th May 2026

Time : 9:00am

[Documentary Media Centre @DocMediaCentre]

Good to be back in Nigeria 🇳🇬 with my @s24television colleagues #Storytelling #Reportage #Nigeria