At MTN Group’s headquarters, energy and urgency filled the room as youth leaders, influencers, policymakers, and partners gathered to conclude Room of Safety, a campaign that empowers young people to navigate the digital world safely and sparks meaningful conversations across Africa.
Uniting For Action
The 10-part series, airing on MTV Base and social platforms, tells youth-driven stories that educate, inspire, and equip young people with practical tools.
Its final episode will air on September 21, 2025.
During the event, a panel discussion brought together representatives from the African Union, GSMA, UNICEF, MTN, Vodacom, Meta, and Google.
African Union Commissioner Lerato Mataboge emphasised, “Child online protection is a duty, not optional.”
Likewise, MTN’s Nompilo Morafo reminded attendees that Africa’s largest digital operator has a responsibility to ensure connections remain safe and trusted.
Meanwhile, Paramount Africa’s Monde Twala highlighted that online harm affects culture as much as technology and insisted that youth must lead, not just participate.
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Turning Awareness Into Action
Since its launch, Room of Safety has reached over 52 million people and engaged 5.5 million youth online.
Consequently, MTN and MTV Base are urging organisations across Africa to support similar initiatives, demonstrating that partnerships can turn awareness into concrete action.
Looking ahead, MTV Base will continue the conversation in October with a documentary exploring mental health in the digital era, extending the campaign’s impact from safety to overall wellbeing.
