Melissa on the road

Journalist at RFI (ex-DW, BBC, CBC, F24...), writer (on art, music, culture...), I work in radio, podcasting, online, on films. As a writer, I also contributed to the New Arab, Art UK, Byline Times, the i Paper... Born in Paris, I was based in Prague, Miami, London, Nairobi (covering East Africa), Bangui, and in Bristol, UK. I also reported from Italy, Germany, Haiti, Tunisia, Liberia, Senegal, India, Mexico, Iraq, South Africa... This blog is to share my work, news and cultural discoveries.

12/12/2025

'Lullaby' - the video

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  Together For Palestine - 'Lullaby'     All profits from the single go to the Together for Palestine Fund, held by Choose Love (ch...
10/12/2025

My interview with Congolese artist Sammy Baloji

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  In our last episode of Spotlight on Africa of this year, I explore perspectives on African history - from across the continent with UNESCO...

Emma Talbot - 'Everything Is Energy' - at Arnolfini arts, Bristol, England

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  I went back to Arnolfini this weekend, where I was a writer in residence all throughout the Covid-19 lockdowns, actually from October 2019...
09/12/2025

Insight into 'Nigerian Modernism'

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  I loved the Nigerian Modernism exhibition at Tate Modern. Of course, Tate Modern is probably one of my favourite exhbition space in the wh...
05/12/2025

Together, London, 28 March 2026

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  https://www.togetheralliance.org.uk/
03/12/2025

African youth after the G20: survey reveals hopes and frustrations

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  My latest: South Africa's G20 presidency: African youth between disappointments and expectations  During South Africa's G20 presid...

Ugandan elections J-45

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Uganda: Türk deplores intensifying crackdown on opposition and media ahead of elections 03 December 2025   GENEVA  – UN Human Rights Chief V...
01/12/2025

‘Lullaby’

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    Palestinian and British musicians team up again for charity single ‘Lullaby’, entering the race for Christmas nb#1  The team behind the ...
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Melissa Chemam
Journalist, writer and travel-lover. I have been working on international affairs, arts & culture for more than 16 years. Main issues: African affairs, migrations, North/South relations, postcolonial studies, art, music, and suburban cultures. Worked with BBC, RFI, TV5, DW, CBC, F24 and diverse magazines. Born in Paris, I spent months in Prague, a year in Miami, two in London, one in Nairobi / East Africa, three months in Bangui and many more in Bristol, UK. I have a special relationship with cities: Bristol, Istanbul, Kampala, Naples, London, Mexico DF, Palermo... Also travelled to the USA, Haiti, the Caucasus, West and Central Africa, India... Contact: melissa.journalist@gmail.com
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