Kwame Karikari Africa’s Media Guardian Turns 80
By Shine Esi Kwawukumey Professor Kwame Karikari @ 80 In an era where principled leadership is a rare currency, one name reverberates across the African continent with enduring power: Professor Kwame Karikari. A week may have passed, but the power of Thursday July 17, 2025's public lecture in Accra still lingers not just in words, but in the rekindled fire it ignited for freedom, truth, and justice. A constellation of academics, human rights defenders, media professionals, admirers, friends, and family gathered at the Teacher’s Hall to celebrate the life, legacy, and indelible contributions of the venerable professor as he marked his 80th birthday. It was a deeply moving testament to a man whose eight decades have been defined by fearless journalism, academic excellence, and unflinching commitment to free expression and democracy across Africa. In fact, it became a masterclass in history, activism, mentorship, and African solidarity all anchored in the life of one man ...