What was your first job as a journalist?
Content Writing
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Through consuming and sharing from the various platforms by speed, user generated content, democratization of the news, disinformation and personalization.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Salimu Kikeke
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means being a professional who gathers, writes, and reports news and information through various media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the internet. Journalists are responsible for providing the public with accurate, unbiased, and timely information on a wide range of topics, including politics, business, entertainment, sports, and more.To be a journalist, one must have strong writing and communication skills, be able to conduct research and interviews, and have a good understanding of ethics and standards of journalism. Journalists must also be able to work under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
None
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
In a correct and positive way
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft excel and WordPress mostly
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Salimu Kikeke very wise man
Why did you become a journalist?
It's my passion
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No we didn't have any
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The one which reveals a women who spent more than 20 years without bathing
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
To be curious, developing writing skills, staying objective, build relationships, embrace technology , to be ethical and learn from mistakes
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
For current issues
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
The one which was not real.
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In books , I love reading to improve my skills
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Any publication that provides lifestyle tips
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I don't have any so far
