About us
At SHANA Media, we believe empowerment is a form of beauty. Our vision is to create content that doesn’t just inform or inspire but transforms. Every story we tell, every page we publish, and every product we curate is designed to awaken something within our audience: confidence, curiosity, and connection.
We are more than a magazine. We are a movement a celebration of African brilliance, style, and soul. Through visually stunning storytelling, thought-provoking ideas, and curated finds from Africa’s most inspiring creators, SHANA Media connects the continent’s creativity to the world.
To read us is to see Africa differently.
To shop with us is to invest in her future.
To belong to our community is to stand for beauty with purpose.
Helps brands, NGOs, regional institutions, and development organizations turn ideas into influence.
Our Digital Agency
Strategic Communications & Planning
Our Strategic Communications & Planning service at SHANA Media helps organizations align their messaging, brand, and vision with measurable impact. We develop comprehensive communication strategies that connect purpose to audience, ensuring every message advances organizational goals and drives engagement. Through research, stakeholder mapping, and targeted planning, we design communication frameworks that are proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented empowering our clients to lead conversations, manage reputation, and communicate with clarity and confidence across all platforms.
Capacity Building & Training
Workshops, mentorship, and coaching for NGOs, networks, and communications teams.
Campaign Design & Execution
From concept through launch and evaluation, we help design and run advocacy, awareness, and mobilization campaigns.
Media Relations & Press Engagement
Our Media Relations & Press Engagement service at SHANA Media focuses on positioning your organization as a credible, visible, and trusted voice in the public arena. We cultivate strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media houses to secure meaningful coverage that amplifies your message and strengthens your reputation. From drafting press releases and managing media briefings to coordinating interviews and thought-leadership features, we ensure your story is told strategically, authentically, and with lasting impact across traditional and digital media platforms.
Policy Advocacy Messaging
our Policy Advocacy Messaging service helps organizations translate complex policy objectives into clear, compelling narratives that inspire action and influence change. We craft messages that bridge the gap between policy and people simplifying technical language, aligning communication with strategic goals, and mobilizing key audiences from grassroots communities to policymakers. Through research-driven storytelling and inclusive framing, we ensure your advocacy efforts not only inform but also inspire, shaping conversations that drive tangible impact across Africa’s development landscape.
Digital & Branding Presence
Our Digital & Branding Presence service at SHANA Media is designed to help organizations build authentic, impactful, and visually cohesive identities that stand out in the digital space. We go beyond aesthetics to craft brand strategies that reflect your purpose, values, and audience aspirations ensuring consistency across websites, social media, and campaigns. From brand manuals and digital storytelling to content design and audience engagement, we position your brand to not only be seen but to be remembered, trusted, and influential across Africa and beyond.
Quotes to live by
Quotes for us by us.
“We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. But I want to say to every girl: you can have ambition, you can be successful, and you can be unapologetically you.”
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
(Nigeria)
“You will never liberate a nation if you do not empower its women.”
Graça Machel
(Mozambique/South Africa)
“I am not defined by the color of my skin, but by the resilience of my spirit.”
Thandiwe Newton
(Zimbabwe/UK)