Question

Why was radio firmly controlled by the colonial administration?

Answer 1

Answer:

They were valuable

Explanation:

Because act as a good source of information on native life and customs

Answer 2

Radio firmly controlled by the colonial administration in Africa

Explanation:

• The colonial press was regarded as a tool to bring local populations civilization, culture, education and development. It tried to continue its occupation forcefully.
• There were however a number of acts of violence, upheavals and uprisings that culminated in an army battle. In the 20th century, the African nationalist press came out as an alternative to criticize and oppose the colonialist authoritarian system.
• Colonial expansion of European states in Africa generally went hand and hand with missionary attempts to foster Christianity and the civilization of Europe. African society is biologically tied up with mainstream media outlets-radio , TV, and the press-as their fight against colonization and oppression, the media has played a major part.
• The media have helped since time immemorial to save, integrate, retain, and express items that reflect these common groups' interests. Not only the aspirations of the people, but also those factors which define their values, expressions and general historical cultural development.
• Mass communication was initially a political necessity, a show of African sovereignty internationally and a way of strengthening national unity. Media and mass communication have helped these young political entities to develop and foster a sentiment of national identity among new people..

To avoid all the above, the colonial administration firmly controlled mass media in Africa