Patricia Amira Leading pan African television talk show host and radio presenter

Africa’s own answer to Oprah. The Kenyan-born media queen is one of the continent’s most popular talk-show hosts. Her daytime talk show, The Patricia Show is broadcast in over 45 African countries and watched by over 10 million people. The show focuses on indigenous achievements and human interest stories across Africa.

Director and pan-African talk show host of 'The Patricia Show'. My role involves content ideas, scripting, editorial, creating strategic partnerships, production team management, creative input towards look, feel and character of the show as well as being host.

The influential global media company Forbes, publishes its inaugural listing of Most Powerful African Media Celebrities.

Leading pan African television talk show host and radio presenter, Patricia Amira makes the list as the sole television/radio personality from Africa, showing the strength of her M-Net television show, The Patricia Show, plus her recently launched syndicated radio show for Africa, The Essential Selection.

In a list largely dominated by prominent musicians, including; Youssou N’Dour, Salif Keita, Angelique Kidjo, Hugh Masekela, Patricia ranks alongside such luminaries as Chinua Achebe, Ngugi Wa Thiongo, and new generation representatives, authors, Binyavanga Wainaina and soccer stars Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o.

Commenting, Patricia said: “It is a genuinely unexpected and humbling experience to be considered amongst such individuals, many of whom have achieved a great deal more than I have.”

“This is a reflection of the achievement and talent of the whole production team who create the show and the many guests who give us their time and stories.”

Meanwhile, Patricia and her team are currently in pre-planning for the next series of her television show, which will include an online presence and mobile delivery this time round.

For more info about The Patricia Show visit her Website or Facebook page

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