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.

12/11/2025

First single by Jambulance Movement Records!

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  'Vrai Bail' · Bromzé · Amaza More soon about Jambulance Records! 
09/11/2025

PALESTINE 36

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  PALESTINE 36 | Official UK Trailer The historical epic, directed by Annemarie Jacir, is Palestine's official submission to the Academy...
08/11/2025

FFFA - night one

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  I was at the opening night of the French-Arab Film Festival de Noisy-le-Sec (FFFA or Festival du Film Franco-Arabe en français), tonight, ...
07/11/2025

Dakar Circle 2025

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  Zikora presents... the Dakar Circle! A cultural event in Dakar, Senegal, scheduled for December 13, 2025. The gathering will bring togethe...
05/11/2025

When the city and nature meet

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02/11/2025

Angélique Kidjo - 'Chica de Favela'

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  Interview to com soon in my podcast ! Beyond Music & Angélique Kidjo - Chica de Favela  (ft Pesa Bazz, Siddhartha El Primero, Shocktra...
31/10/2025

FFFA

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  Festival du film franco-arabe de Noisy-le-Sec 2025 - bande-annonce > du 7 au 16 novembre au cinéma Le Trianon de Romainvile (93) et hor...
30/10/2025

Chocolate making in Cote d'Ivoire

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  Chocolate making in Cote d'Ivoire • RFI English Côte d’Ivoire, one of Africa’s most dynamic economies, is best known for its coffee an...
29/10/2025

Western celebrities and 'white saviourism'

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  I really agree... Editor's note The  story by our reporter Aisha Down  last week was a warning of a new era of “poverty porn” as leadi...
28/10/2025

Newsletter: Aftermath of an election

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  Aftermath of an election From Côte d'Ivoire to Cameroon, Argentina to the Netherlands, democracy is currently challenged... But this c...
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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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