Founded in 2017, Mansa Africa is a specialized communications, Advocacy and media support advisory dedicated to amplifying impact where it matters most. We believe that the world’s most pressing challenges cannot be solved by data alone, they require stories that inspire action. We design programmes, convene the people who can move it, and stay with the commitments until they have dates.
CONNECTING POLICY AND ACTION
through tailor-made communications and Advocacy
Who We Are
Bridging the Gap between Evidence, Policy, and Action
“I had a great experience with Salient from start to finish.”
Daouda SembeneDesigner, Owl Eyes
We partner with governments, research institutions, NGOs, development agencies, the private sector, and philanthropists to bridge the gap between rigorous evidence and real-world policy.
By translating intricate research into compelling, accessible narratives, we help our partners influence decision-makers, engage communities, and foster sustainable, systemic change.
Mansa Africa combines evidence-based data with powerful storytelling and deep experience-gathering to make a compelling case for further investment into emerging topics. Using its expertise in research and strategic communication, it offers customised solutions to each unique challenge towards driving progressive policy change.
Our Expertise
Amplifying Ideas to Drive Change
With deep experience across Africa and a network spanning government, development institutions, civil society, media, and business leaders, we create meaningful connections that move ideas from conversation to implementation. We turn research into accessible, high-impact knowledge. Our core services include:
Strategic Advisory and Positioning
We work with partners to elaborate on their strategies towards achieving their mission and Objectives. Because no organization succeeds alone, we also help clients map the value chains they depend on and build the relationships they need within them.
Tailored Communications
We bridge the gap between technical data and actionable policy. We translate complex scientific, economic, and social research into clear, compelling policy briefs, op-eds, research summaries, and digital campaigns designed to capture the attention of decision-makers and key stakeholders.
High-Level Convening and Event Management
We design, facilitate, and manage impactful dialogues and large-scale events, both virtual and in-person. From conceptualisation to execution, we bring diverse stakeholders together to interrogate critical issues, extract actionable recommendations, and build consensus that bridges grassroots realities with high-level policy.
Multimedia Production and Digital Storytelling
We bring human experiences and data to life through high-quality digital media. We produce engaging podcasts, host interactive webinars, design data visualisations, and create compelling video and multimedia content that clarify climate, gender, health, and development narratives.
Media Relations and Advocacy Campaigns
We leverage our deep networks across regional and global media to get your insights published where they matter. By designing targeted advocacy campaigns, manage press relations, pitch to top-tier outlets, and placing opinion pieces to shape public discourse and influence national and global agendas.
Capacity Building and Media Training
We empower teams to become powerful advocates for their own data. We offer specialised training for researchers, scientists, and policy experts in media engagement, storytelling, policy-writing, and public speaking, ensuring your organization’s voice is heard long after our partnership
Core Capabilities
Our Focus Areas
Our Services
Strategic Communications, PR and Thought Leadership
Audio, Podcast and Content Production
Policy Advocacy and Development Programming
Creative Design and Brand Storytelling
Events and Stakeholder Convenings
Social Media and Digital Strategy
Our Value Proposition
Why Partner with Mansa Africa
In a crowded information landscape, having the right data is only half the battle. The other half is making sure it is heard by the right people. At Mansa Africa, we don’t just share information; we cultivate understanding. By combining deep knowledge in climate, gender, and health with creative media execution, we ensure your organisation’s research shapes debates, informs policies, and mobilises resources.
Contact us
Let’s Partner to Amplify your Impact
If you’re interested in us, we want to get to know you. Send us a note and we’ll be in touch.
A Gallery of Our Work
Some of the Advocacy and Initiatives We Have
Led private-sector engagement under the AfroChampions initiative, running all advocacy, communications and events.
Led all communications and advocacy from inception for this initiative, which campaigns for fair credit ratings for African sovereigns.
Delivered multimedia production, event design and editorial content.
Led all communications and advocacy from inception for this initiative, which campaigns for fair credit ratings for African sovereigns.
Our Trusted Partners and Clients
