Turn your work
into influence
I help institutions and senior leaders strengthen how their work is perceived, get the right visibility, and attract funding and strategic opportunities using a done-for-you Authority Positioning System.
Shaping Africa's Strategic Voice
Felix Tih works with institutions, senior leaders, and policymakers to build credible public positioning, secure high-impact media presence, and translate complex policy work into narratives that drive decisions.
Trusted by African institutions and international organizations across governance, development, and economic transformation.
What I Do
Five Ways
I Work With You
Each service is designed for leaders and institutions who need more than communications support. They need strategic command of their narrative.
Strategic Communications Advisory
Comprehensive communications strategy for institutions and senior leaders navigating policy transitions, public scrutiny, or continental visibility goals.
→ A coherent communications framework that aligns internal positioning with external credibility.
For institutions, government bodies, and executives managing complex stakeholder landscapes.
Media Positioning & Placement
Strategic media advisory that secures the right coverage in the right outlets. Includes editorial relationships, pitching strategy, and op-ed development.
→ Sustained media presence across African and international platforms that builds institutional authority.
For leaders seeking to shape public discourse and organizations launching major initiatives.
Executive Communications & Thought Leadership
Speechwriting, op-ed authorship, interview preparation, and thought leadership content that reflects the full weight of a senior leader's expertise.
→ A consistent and credible public voice that commands respect among peers, press, and policymakers.
For ministers, CEOs, institutional heads, and senior policy figures.
Editorial Direction & Institutional Storytelling
From annual reports to flagship publications and campaign narratives, this service transforms institutional work into compelling, evidence-based content.
→ High-quality institutional materials that communicate impact with precision and earn stakeholder trust.
For development organizations, think tanks, and institutions producing donor-facing content.
Crisis Communications & Media Training
Rapid-response communications counsel during reputational or policy crises, alongside structured media training programs for executives engaging international press.
→ Confident, credible leadership presence under pressure and a prepared communications response when it matters most.
For senior officials, institutional spokespersons, and executives in high-exposure roles.
“Africa does not lack stories. It lacks strategists who know how to position them.”
About Felix Tih
A strategist built for the complexity of African policy and global influence.
Felix Tih has spent more than fifteen years at the intersection of communications strategy, media intelligence, and African development narratives.
His work spans Cameroon, the broader CEMAC region, and multilateral spaces where African voices must be heard with clarity and authority.
- Combines editorial discipline with strategic communications expertise
- Brings direct knowledge of African policy, institutional culture, and media dynamics
- Produces content that meets the standard of Bloomberg, TIME, and The Atlantic
- Prioritizes measurable positioning outcomes over generic communications support
Clients trust Felix because he treats their reputation as a long-term asset, not a campaign deliverable.
Results & Impact
Communications Work
That Moves Decisions
A senior government official preparing for a high-profile multilateral forum needed a communications posture that would hold up under international scrutiny.
Developed a complete message architecture, prepared the leader for press interactions, and placed op-eds in two international outlets.
A regional development organization needed to translate five years of technical work into a compelling public case for continued donor investment.
Produced a flagship impact report combining data storytelling, executive messaging, and editorial direction. The publication secured renewed funding conversations with three major international partners.
The Editorial Platform
Shaping African Policy
Narratives
Bantu Gazette is a pan-African media platform that publishes evidence-based analysis, policy reporting, and governance commentary produced by African and Africa-focused writers. It exists to challenge the deficit framing that dominates international coverage of the continent.
Visit Bantu Gazette- Commissions and edits analysis on governance, economic transformation, and geopolitical shifts
- Elevates emerging African voices alongside established policy thinkers
- Provides an editorial home for structured public discourse on continental priorities
- Serves as a visibility platform for institutions that want to reach African policy audiences
How I Work
A Structured Path
to Strategic Clarity
Each engagement follows a clear methodology. No guesswork. No generic playbooks. Outcomes are defined at the start and tracked throughout.
Strategic Diagnosis
A focused discovery session that surfaces the real communications challenge, maps the stakeholder environment, and identifies the positioning gap.
Framework Development
A tailored communications framework with defined messages, target audiences, channel priorities, and a clear narrative architecture.
Execution & Content
Production of high-quality deliverables: speeches, op-eds, reports, media pitches, talking points, and institutional content.
Media Activation & Advisory
Ongoing counsel during media engagements, public appearances, and high-stakes communications moments.
What Clients Say
Trusted at the
Highest Levels
Felix brought an unusual combination of editorial discipline and strategic intelligence to our communications work. He understood the political context, the audience, and the stakes. The materials he produced shaped how our institution was covered during one of the most scrutinized policy moments of the year.
Working with Felix transformed how I show up in public. He helped me find a voice that was genuinely mine, rigorous and direct, without sounding like a press release. My credibility with international media has improved measurably since we began working together.
Felix does not produce generic communications content. He thinks strategically about positioning, audiences, and long-term reputation. Our annual report became a genuine advocacy tool because of his editorial leadership. Donors noticed. Partners noticed.
Start the Conversation
Your Positioning Deserves Strategic Precision
Whether you are preparing for a major media moment, building long-term institutional visibility, or need a communications strategy aligned with Africa's development agenda, the first step is a focused conversation.
Schedule a ConsultationEngagements are selective. Availability is limited.
Free Resources
Start Strengthening
Your Communications
Three high-value resources for leaders and institutions ready to take their communications from reactive to strategic.
The Institutional Narrative Audit: A Self-Assessment for African Organizations
A structured framework that helps institutions identify gaps in their communications posture, message consistency, and stakeholder perception. Includes 15 diagnostic questions and a scoring rubric.
Download Free →The Executive Visibility Playbook for African Policy Leaders
A practical guide for senior officials and institutional heads on building credible media presence, preparing for international press engagements, and establishing thought leadership.
Download Free →Policy Op-Ed Starter Pack: Structure, Pitch, and Placement
Three annotated templates for writing and placing op-eds in top-tier African and international publications. Covers argumentation structure, editor pitching, and headline construction.
Download Free →Turn your work
into influence
I help institutions and senior leaders strengthen how their work is perceived, get the right visibility, and attract funding and strategic opportunities using a done-for-you Authority Positioning System.
Strong work. Limited visibility.
Why impact gets
lost in the noise
Valuable work goes unnoticed
Messaging does not reflect real impact
Visibility is inconsistent
Strategic opportunities are missed
A system that positions you
to be seen, trusted, and selected
The Authority Positioning System aligns your message, media presence, and content to position you as a trusted authority and a go-to partner for opportunities that matter.
Authority
Positioning System
A done-for-you system that aligns messaging, visibility, and media presence.
- Strategic positioning and messaging
- Media and visibility strategy
- Thought leadership content system
- Narrative and reputation alignment
Download the
Authority Positioning System
A practical guide to help you clarify your positioning, strengthen your visibility, and build influence.
Download the ManualExperience that
informs results
Former Head of Africa Desk at Anadolu Agency
Communications Consultant at African Capacity Building Foundation
Work cited in international policy and academic publications
The Implementation Gap
A continental sector diagnostic report examining the gap between policy commitments and real-world delivery across key sectors in Africa.
Start building your authority
A short email course to help you clarify your positioning and build visibility step by step.
Ready to position your work
where it belongs?