Abdul Abdulrahim on Muck Rack

Abdul Abdulrahim

Verified
Abuja, Lagos, London
As seen in: Stears
Covers:  Technology, Development, Behavioural Trends
Jack of all trades, master of some. Co-founder & COO @StearsInsights. Ex-Linklaters. PhD abscondee. Once upon a time lawyer 🤷🏾

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Faster, less nuanced and more opinionated

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Rita Skeeter

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

An opportunity to speak with the subject(s) of the story.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Notetaker and recorder is key

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Can't decide between Michelle Obama or Melinda Gates

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Why Web3 won't make the world more equal

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Dig deep... always

When's the best time to pitch you?

Wednesdays (my meeting free day)!

What's the best pitch you ever got?

Covering the tech talent gap in Africa.

What's your favorite drink?

Sparkling water :)

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

With family and friends, probably tending to my 100 houseplants.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Techcrunch, WSJ, FT, NYT, Bloomberg, The Ken

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That it's all about funding announcements.

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