Isha Sesay explores the growing power of African women's voices

Join international journalist and author Isha Sesay for the first of two days of special broadcasting for Focus on Africa radio. She’s looking at the portrayal of African women in media, and how fresh voices are shifting old narratives.

We hear from three community radio hosts who are using the platform to empower women across the continent.

Plus, a conversation with a Nigerian woman who's using social media to create a new space for other women to share their stories and support each other.

(Photo: Author and journalist Isha Sesay, discusses a day of special programming on amplifying African women’s voices, with the Focus on Africa team in London. Credit: BBC)