Kiki Mordi

Kiki Mordi is a multi-award-winning Nigerian investigative journalist, radio presenter, filmmaker, writer, and advocate for gender equality. She is internationally recognized for her investigative work, which often focuses on human rights and social justice in West Africa.Early Life and Education Kiki Mordi was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. While details of her early schooling are limited in public domain, she pursued her higher education focusing on Mass Communication, a field that paved the way for her career in media and journalism.Career Progression and Notable Works Mordi began her career in media as a radio presenter and voiceover artist. Her passion for impactful storytelling soon led her into investigative journalism and filmmaking, where she dedicated herself to exposing societal ills. Her career reached global prominence with the production of the 2019 BBC Africa Eye documentary, "Sex for Grades," which she wrote, produced, and presented. The investigation exposed rampant sexual harassment by university lecturers against female students in Nigeria and Ghana. The impact of the documentary was profound, leading to policy changes, arrests, and heightened scrutiny of sexual misconduct in educational institutions across West Africa. This work is widely considered her most notable achievement. As a filmmaker and reporter, Mordi has also worked on various projects tackling issues such as police brutality, gender-based violence, and human trafficking, establishing herself as a fearless voice committed to social change.Major Achievements Kiki Mordi's dedication to journalism and advocacy has earned her several prestigious awards and recognition: * **Piers Morgan Award for Journalism:** She was honored with this award for her courageous work on the "Sex for Grades" documentary. * **Amnesty International Nigeria Media Award:** Received recognition for her significant contributions to human rights reporting. * **BBC Africa Eye Documentary:** Her work significantly contributed to real-world policy reform and institutional accountability in educational sectors.Current Status Kiki Mordi continues to work as a journalist and filmmaker, contributing to international media organizations. Based in the United Kingdom, she remains an active advocate for gender equality and human rights, often engaging in global conversations regarding media integrity and investigative reporting. She utilizes her platform to encourage women in media and to highlight systemic issues in Nigeria and beyond.