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Afua Hagan

Journalist and Broadcaster | TV & Radio Presenter | TEDx Speaker | Social Mobility, Diversity & Inclusion Keynote Speaker | Event Host | Moderator | Royal Commentator

 

 

In Person

£3000 - £4500

Price based on UK delivery

Virtual Event

£2000 - £3000

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Opinionated, charismatic and thought-provoking, Afua Hagan is one of Britain’s leading voices on diversity, inclusion and social mobility.

An award-winning journalist, broadcaster and commentator, Afua is a familiar face across British and international media. She regularly appears on ITV’s This Morning and Good Morning Britain, Channel 5’s Vanessa, the BBC, Sky News, NBC, CNN, CTV News, News Central Africa and LBC. She has also presented for TalkTV, appearing on The Talk and hosting The Royal Tea, and is widely recognised as an authoritative commentator on the British Royal Family. Afua is currently Royal Commentator for CTV News, Senior International Correspondent for News Central Africa, Managing Editor of Black Business Magazine, and host of The Royal Dress Code podcast.

Her expertise extends beyond journalism into public speaking, where she is a sought-after keynote speaker, moderator and host. Drawing on her own journey from Glasgow to the forefront of British media, Afua delivers powerful keynote speeches on social mobility, diversity and inclusion, representation, equity, women’s leadership and overcoming barriers to success. She speaks passionately about creating opportunities for underrepresented communities and ensuring that talent—not background—determines success.

In 2024, Afua delivered a highly acclaimed TEDx Talk, “Too Dark for Daytime TV,” exploring race, representation and belonging in the media industry. Her keynote speeches challenge audiences to rethink assumptions around class, race, access and opportunity, while providing practical insights into building more inclusive organisations and workplaces.

Afua has delivered keynote speeches, moderated panels and hosted events for organisations including Retail Week, the NHS, HSBC, Compare the Market, Inmarsat and Cambridgeshire Police, earning a reputation for combining insight, authenticity and humour with compelling storytelling.

A passionate and experienced journalist, Afua has hosted Sustainable Energy for CNBC, written for The Voice Newspaper, served as Editor-in-Chief of Glam Africa Magazine, and held senior editorial roles across a range of publications. Her broadcasting career has included positions at Arise News, ABN TV, The Beat 103.6FM and numerous national and international outlets.

Born and raised in Glasgow, Afua moved to London at 17 to study journalism at City University. Her career has spanned television production, music publishing, journalism, broadcasting and public speaking, giving her a unique perspective on the intersections of culture, media, business and social change.

Recognised for her contributions to broadcasting, Afua has received honours from the Black Women in Business Awards and the Women4Africa Awards.

Today, Afua continues to shape conversations around the Royal Family, race, representation, social mobility and equality, while inspiring audiences to challenge barriers, broaden opportunities and create meaningful change.

Afua lives and works in London. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys reading, travelling, watching basketball and volunteering at her daughter’s secondary school.

Keynote Topics

  • Social Mobility: Breaking Barriers and Creating Opportunity
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Action
  • Representation Matters: Why Visibility Changes Lives
  • Women in Leadership
  • Navigating the Media Industry as an Outsider
  • Building Inclusive Workplace Cultures
  • Black Britain Today: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities
  • The Power of Authentic Storytelling
  • Personal Branding and Career Reinvention

 

”I just wanted to drop a quick note to say how fabulous Afua was. She really brought a fresh perspective, energy and positivity to the session.” – Harprit Hockley, NHS England
”Afua’s talk was great. The audience really appreciated her openness to share her experiences and we had some excellent questions. Afua answered them brilliantly.” – Agatha Kennedy, WildBrain
”Afua, it was brilliant to hear your stories and experiences and to learn and understand more about Black History. Thank you again. Your talk helped to open minds.” – Rachel Power, Head of Internal Comms at IQ Student Accommodation
”Afua, thank you so much again for taking the time to do the talk today. It was super useful for me in HR but also the whole team has been singing your praises on how great and insightful it was.” – Stint
”Very insightful and thought-provoking! Eye-opening, enlightening talk – thank you.” – CMR Surgical
”Afua’s stories and experiences come from the heart and really hit home – how we all have a responsibility around racial equality as everyone deserves to be who they are.” – Caroline Thomas, Director of HR, B&Q
”It’s rare that you come across such a standout talent as Afua. She often contributes to topics on shows across talkRADIO and has a reputation for being reliable, outspoken and a brilliant broadcaster. She has a thorough, eloquent and often feisty approach which is why she is so sought after. It’s always a pleasure to have her on the station.” – Holly Keogh, Producer talkRADIO
”Afua is a passionate and energetic journalist who works tirelessly to give a voice to those who would otherwise not be heard. Her dedication to the cause of fair and impartial reporting is exemplary. Her burning desire for inequality and social injustice to be highlighted across the spectrum is extraordinary. And she has succeeded in getting all those issues heard on a wide range of platforms with her intelligent, well-informed and brilliantly articulated contributions. A wonderful colleague and an inspiration to us all.”  – Tom Fredericks, Programme Editor, ARISE News
”Thank you for the inspiring talk with Inmarsat! As a first generation British Indian, I was able to draw parallels to the experiences and challenges you faced and was truly inspired to hear how you overcome and face them” – Fiona D’Sa

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