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Sometimes, the best things happen outside the panel discussions and workshops \u2014over a shared meal, on a forest trail, or in a creative deep dive. So here\u2019s what\u2019s in store:<\/span><\/p><h4><b>\ud83d\udcd6 Writing Masterclass with Kiprop Kimutai (Open to the public)<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcc5 <\/span><b>Tuesday, 25th Feb | 9:00am &#8211; 12:00pm<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udccd <\/span><b>Baraza Media Lab<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><b>$8 or KES1,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zohosecurepay.com\/checkout\/7acjnmz-qiylxqhi4kyag9\/Building-from-Memory-Masterclass-Feb-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RSVP here<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A good story isn\u2019t just about what you say\u2014it\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you say it. This 3-hour masterclass will dive into close readings of celebrated writers, with writing exercises designed to help you refine your voice. Whether you\u2019re working on a novel, an essay, or a longform article, this session will sharpen your craft.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>\ud83c\udf3f Cinema in Nature &amp; Lunch (For AMF ticket holders only)<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcc5 <\/span><b>Tuesday, 25th Feb | 9:00am &#8211; 1:00pm<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udccd <\/span><b>Karura Forest<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><b>$10-12 or KES 1,200-1,750<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paydexp.com\/cinema-in-nature-AMF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RSVP here<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A chance to slow down before the festival whirlwind begins. This gentle hike blends forest trails, history, and storytelling, taking us deep into Karura Forest and the legacy of the Mau Mau movement in that location. Think of it as a reset button before we dive into two intense days of AMF.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>\ud83d\udd2c Research Slam (For AMF ticket holders only)<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcc5 <\/span><b>Wednesday, 26th Feb | 1:15 &#8211; 2:15pm (Lunch at the Amphitheatre, Museum Grounds)<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\ude80 <\/span><b>No registration required <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for AMF attendees\u2014just show up!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s what we <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">know<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> about African media. And then there\u2019s what we don\u2019t know\u2014the research gaps holding back innovation, equity, and sustainability. This fast-paced session invites participants to pitch the \u201c<\/span><b>known unknowns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201d\u2014the big, unanswered questions in media and the creative economy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83c\udfa4 Want to pitch a research gap you\u2019re seeing? Email chris@barazalab.com <\/span><b>by Monday, 24th Feb <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to secure a 3-minute slot.<\/span><\/p><p><b>\ud83d\udca1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What comes out of this? A crowdsourced research agenda, new connections, and a post-AMF blog synthesizing key insights.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, whether you\u2019re diving into creative writing, walking through history, or mapping out the future of media research, these side events are your chance to connect in a different way and pace. See you there.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the meantime, here\u2019s:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>What I\u2019m Reading<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lithub.com\/to-break-the-story-you-must-break-the-status-quo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To Break the Story, You Must Break the Status Quo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by Rebecca Solnit, who has a very insightful and fresh perspective on \u2018breaking a story\u2019 which\u00a0 is a line journalists use to mean getting a scoop, or being the first to tell something. For Solnit, it\u2019s more than that \u2013 sometimes it is \u201cto break open or break apart..the stories that are already written\u201d, in other words, to challenge the dominant narratives.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What I\u2019m Watching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: The wild story of Belle Gibson as told in the Netflix documentary <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/ke\/title\/81637595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apple Cider Vinegar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Yes, I\u2019ve known some liars in my life as I\u2019m sure we all have, but this is a whole other level.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What I\u2019m Listening to<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: I\u2019m relistening to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnycstudios.org\/podcasts\/otm\/articles\/americas-empire-state-of-mind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">America\u2019s Empire State of Mind<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a January episode of the On The Media podcast by WNYC studios. 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