2 Minutes With: Edith Brou
Edith Brou is one of French-speaking Africa’s digital queens, a content creator, web activist, blogger and art enthusiast. In 2019, she honored us by hosting the first edition of Douala Digital Show. Since 2020, she has been a host on the LIFE TV channel in Côte d’Ivoire. More…
The town where you were born.
Abidjan
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Cosmonaut
How did you discover your creativity?
J’étais déjà très lunatique et rêveuse quand j’avais 12 ans et ça s’est exacerbé quand j’ai atterri au lycée. J’ai même écrit un petit roman dans mon cahier de 200 pages en 3ème.
Who's the person you've always admired, from your youth to the present day?
My big sister Ana Ballo. She's one of the biggest audiovisual producers in Côte d'Ivoire and has been in the business for 40 years.
A moment in high school or college that changed your life.
When I attended my first computer and word processing classes.
What's your favourite meal?
Foutou sauce graine
What's your favorite musical artist?
Didi B from Kiff No Beat. He and his group have revolutionized Ivory Coast rap.
What's the best book you've read recently?
“Camarade papa” by Gauz
What's your favourite film?
Miss Sloane with Jessica Chastain, my favorite actress.
The best creative project you've ever worked on
The digital campaign for Yoplait Côte d'Ivoire from 2018 to 2019
One thing that always makes you happy
My children
One thing that always makes you sad
Abuse in all its forms
Your favourite fictional heroine or hero and why?
Jessica Chastain because she's punchy and super-smart