1. Introduction

Brian in this groundbreaking work discusses how tabloid newspapers play a critical role in exposing corruption. Focusing on print media, he draws attention to tabloid journalism practice on a broader perspective. He looks at the origin of tabloid journalism and critical scholarly debates that have surrounded this form of journalism practice which uses information and entertainment. Brian interrogates whether tabloids have the capacity to expose and investigate corruption effectively. He situates the practice of tabloid journalism in Africa and its style of reporting. Brian explores the notion of investigative tabloid journalism being practiced in varieties of ways in Africa. He also discusses the impact of corruption exposure stories to bringing about public awareness and attitude change. In this introductory chapter on Anti-corruption tabloid journalism in Africa, Brian concludes that tabloid journalism that names and shames using sensational language accompanied by sensational pictures is changing the debates and perception of corruption and bringing about public accountability.