Abstract
This article advances the discussion on the effect of mediated communication in cultural appreciation and integration, by examining one of the most important factors in news and how it impacts on media representation. Specifically, it interrogates the representation of Nigeria in the UK news media, to gauge the perception of global news media towards the strides made by African nations in adopting a democratic and more open and accountable form of governance. It identifies the role of sources, expert opinions and travel guides in representation, arguing that to appropriately understand the representation of Africa, a critical account must be taken of the nature and characteristics of sources accessed by international news media. It considers the wider social and economic implications of media–sources relations, and gives insight into the extent to which mediated communication can contribute to cultural understanding and global development.
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