{
  "id": 17971354,
  "title": "News fatigue pushing audiences towards lighter digital content – MFWA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/news-fatigue-pushing-audiences-towards-lighter-digital-content-mfwa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T13:20:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/news-fatigue-pushing-audiences-towards-lighter-digital-content-mfwa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kwaku Krobea, the Programmes Manager of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has observed a growing fatigue among audiences due to the constant exposure to hard news and political discussions. Speaking on Joy Prime’s Money Making Monday, Mr. Krobea highlighted that the continuous coverage of events like the Russia-Ukraine war, tensions between the United States and Iran, and debates between political parties such as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are contributing to audience fatigue. He noted that people are seeking content that offers a break from these challenging topics. Mr. Krobea described this trend as a form of escapism, where individuals turn to lighter content such as comedy, skits, and dance videos to momentarily escape from the pressures of following current affairs. He emphasized that this shift reflects a change in audience preferences, as some people are now seeking entertainment alongside their consumption of news and other information. Additionally, Mr. Krobea pointed out that the use of digital platforms is no longer confined to younger demographics. While younger people were early adopters of technology, an increasing number of older individuals are becoming comfortable with smartphones and social media platforms like TikTok. This trend is gradually reducing the gap between the consumption habits of younger and older audiences in the digital space.",
  "summary": "The Programmes Manager of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Kwaku Krobea, says growing fatigue with hard news and political discussions is driving some audiences towards lighter and more entertaining digital content. Speaking on Joy Prime's Money Making Monday, Mr Krobea said the constant coverage of wars, deaths and political disagreements was leaving some people looking for content…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}