Science and Technology Reporting: A Study of Kiki Mordi.
Science and technology reporting plays a critical role in helping the public understand complex innovations, digital systems, and technological changes shaping modern society. Through clear storytelling and investigative depth, journalists translate technical subjects into relatable narratives that inform, educate, and hold institutions accountable. One Nigerian journalist who has contributed significantly to this space is Kiki Mordi.
Background of the Journalist.
Kiki Mordi is a Nigerian investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker, and media personality.She dropped out of school because she was harassed by a lecturer in her school. This ordeal was what led her to shoot the Sex for Grades video with the BBC Africa Eye. The documentary exposed the depth of sexual harassment among Nigerians and Ghanaian lecturers. In 2016, she won the award of Outstanding Radio Program Presenter (South-South) at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards.
She is widely known for her work with BBC Africa Eye and other digital media platforms. Mordi has built a reputation for using modern digital tools, data analysis, and multimedia storytelling to report on issues at the intersection of technology, society, and governance.
She began her career in digital journalism and has consistently explored how technology affects young people, social structures, and public accountability in Africa. Her background in multimedia journalism positions her strongly within contemporary science and technology reporting.