Connecting People Through Stories
MAKAANI, which means 'my place' in Arabic, is a magazine launching on September 11th 2024. The idea is to show how the spirit of a city is really found in its people from all walks of life. We are on a journey to change perspectives—one story at a time.
In a world where the narrative often leans heavily Western, MAKAANI aims to shift the focus. It's time for a new chapter. Our mission? To bring diverse cultures to the forefront, allowing these stories to be told by the people themselves.
MAKAANI is here to bring you the vibrant mosaic of Arab, Asian, African, and Latin American voices. We're empowering ourselves and welcoming visionary allies from the West. We're on a journey to change perspectives—one story at a time.
PEOPLE BECOMING PLACES
Redefining Narratives
Redefining Narratives
Media rules the world in more ways than we often acknowledge, crafting narratives that shape our understanding and relationships across global communities. This realization is at the heart of why we're launching MAKAANI.
By elevating voices, brands and innovation from the Arab, African, Latin American, and Asian world, we place them at the heart of our global collective consciousness.
Our mission is to gather influential voices to profoundly reshape global thinking. We aim to create a media outlet that provides a space for progressive brands to invest in and disrupt existing narratives and media landscapes.
MAKAANI is our tool to redefine and reshape the world into one, where, ultimately, we are all equal—where there's no room for outdated narratives, but for stories the world truly needs to hear.
Creating a global tribe
MAKAANI aspires to build an interconnected TRIBE , creating connections that resonate on a personal level, with plans to bridge these online interactions into offline experiences.
We want to showcase the beauty and diversity of regions that have been misrepresented or underrepresented in the global discourse, challenging prevailing stereotypes and fostering a deeper, more nuanced understanding of these rich cultures and their people.
