This is Africa (TIA) is an interactive digital forum for Africans, by Africans. It aims to jointly appraise and appreciate Africa's contributions to global culture; discuss matters of identity and heritage as well as reflect on how Africa’s political, economic and cultural values impact its communities. TIA is not a news site, it does however regularly feature pieces inspired by or based on news events. TIA is an independent African organisation supported by Netherlands based NGO, RNW Media.