Caleb Somtochukwu Okereke

Biography

Caleb Okereke is an acclaimed Nigerian journalist, filmmaker, and researcher dedicated to reshaping African narratives. He is the Co-founder and Executive Editor of Minority Africa, a digital publication supported by the Google News Initiative that focuses on underreported stories of minority groups across the continent. With a career spanning over a decade, Caleb has reported from across Africa for prestigious global outlets, including the BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, and VICE News. ​A former correspondent for Heidi.news and contributing editor at New African Magazine, Caleb is currently a PhD student and Doctoral Fellow at Northeastern University, where his research explores the intersections of race, AI, and digital media infrastructures. He holds a Master’s in Communication from the University of Utah, where he received the Joanna Ploeger Memorial Essay Award. Through his work in solutions journalism and immersive storytelling, Caleb continues to build platforms that prioritize context, representation, and digital equity.

Known For

Social & Reach