What was your first job as a journalist?
An internship then I self-employed myself.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No. I have never used a typewriter.
How is social media changing news?
People can provide different points of view and don't have to go with the mainstream narrative.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't think I have.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Listening and seeking clarity
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I can't remember
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email with a brief, clear explanation on what the project is about.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs, Laptop, Internet, Wordpress, Customised CMS, Emails
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
I don't have a particular person as I enjoy a variety of people.
Why did you become a journalist?
I have changed my reasons severally and at times still ask myself this question so it is evolving.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No. It didn't have a newspaper
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A story on how female footballers deal with periods.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Have a base on which your journalism can stand. What I mean is, don't take journalism as a solo degree.
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the morning. 8 am to noon
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I am yet to receive one
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I have never received a pitch
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In a book. Or walking to somewhere.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Cut, FORBES, The Athletic
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
No one is interested in the subject. That it is easy to write the content.
