Africa Connect TV online is founded by Tony Hemjirika-Smart (HeSmart) a veteran journalist with over 30 years of experience covering news across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond. Tony, Editor-In-Chief of The Ambassador magazine, Plano, Texas; Co-founder of Concord Times Newspaper, Sierra Leone and Liberia; Founder of New Era Multi-media (The puzzle) in The Gambia, has reported from conflict zones, economic summits, cultural festivals, and diaspora communities worldwide, bringing nuanced, on-the-ground perspectives to global audiences.
Born and raised with deep roots in African heritage, and Nigeria in particular, Tony now calls Dallas, Texas home; a vibrant hub for one of the largest African diaspora populations in the United States. This unique position allows him to bridge stories from the continent with the lived experiences of Africans abroad.
Africa Connect TV online was founded to fill a critical gap: independent, credible journalism that connects Africa to its global diaspora. The platform delivers timely news, in-depth analysis, cultural features, success stories, and diaspora-focused insights on topics ranging from politics and economy to health, technology, religion and community life.
Drawing on decades of frontline reporting, Tony’s work emphasizes accuracy, context, and the human element often missing in mainstream coverage. Whether breaking news from Lagos or spotlighting Ethiopian entrepreneurs thriving in Dallas, London, Ontario, Africa Connect TV aims to inform, inspire, and unite.
Tony and his team welcome story tips, interview requests, and collaboration opportunities from across the continent and diaspora. Reach them via the contact form on the contact page.
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Mission: Connecting Africa and its Diaspora – One authentic story at a time.
