Today, we are going to talk about a major actress on the Togolese media scene: Rolande Djatougbe Akouvi Aziaka. At only 35 years old, this committed journalist founded Eco Conscience TV in 2017, the first thematic webTV dedicated to ecology in Togo. In an interview with Raphaëlle Constant for L’atelier des medias, Rolande shares the difficulties she encountered in bringing her media to life, as well as her vision of solution journalism.
The story of Rolande Djatougbe Akouvi Aziaka is that of a daring and determined woman. She had to overcome many obstacles to make her dream a reality. But thanks to powerful interviews with personalities committed to ecology and a partnership with Kanal FM radio, she managed to gain recognition on the Togolese media scene.
According to Rolande, the media have a vital role to play in the face of the ecological emergency. She believes that for transitions to a more sustainable lifestyle to be successful, it is necessary to involve the media. She advocates solutions journalism, which highlights what works and calls out what does not work. Its objective is to be a link between decision-makers, citizens, technical and financial partners, as well as civil society, in order to have a real social impact.
Rolande is also involved in a civic tech project, which aims to create an information platform dedicated to decentralization. With the support of CFI and the French Development Agency, it wishes to use the media to raise awareness among citizens and encourage their active participation in decisions that concern them.
Originally from an indigenous community living near Lake Togo, Rolande says she is deeply attached to nature. For her, the earth is alive, much more than a simple object of commerce. This connection with nature is what pushes her to continue her fight for the environment.
As for the future of Eco Conscience TV, Rolande acknowledges that there is still a lot of work to be done. She wishes to stand out from activists by offering a journalistic treatment of climate and ecological issues, in order to bring a journalistic and balanced dimension to debates on the environment in Togo.
In conclusion, Rolande Djatougbe Akouvi Aziaka is a true inspiration for future generations. His commitment to the environment and his use of the media to raise awareness among citizens and decision-makers of the ecological emergency are admirable. We hope to see Eco Conscience TV continue to thrive and have a positive impact on Togolese society.