Bright Okuta
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As seen in:
Nairaland Forum,
The Punch,
The Guardian (Nigeria),
The Nation (Nigeria),
Sahara Reporters,
PM News Nigeria,
Head Topics,
Naija News,
Naija on Point,
Opinion Nigeria
and
Covers:
Politics, Public Affairs, Economy/Business, Human rights/Legal/Justice, Relationships, Health, Crime, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Family/Parenting/Culture,
Doesn't Cover:
Religion
Nonconformist, Social justice advocate, Writer/Dig Journo, FOYA Africa 2023 Awards nominee, bylines here and there....📨brightokuta@gmail.com
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing an article about a political story
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
By introducing a new system of interactive discussion and interaction of social media users and debates
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Gregory Mcdonald
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a journalist means reporting the news in an unbiased way, taking risks, writing, speaking, listening regardless of controversy.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I can't remember of any
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer exclusive news
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly, Currents, TinEye, Hemingway, Ms Word
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Christiane Amanpour
Why did you become a journalist?
A chance to talk about real issues that affect community and the society.
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?
#EndSARS and Social Justice
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be bold, be brave and be straightforward. Report without fear.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Between 6am and 11am
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Journalist cocktail
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On phone
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Chimamanda
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
none
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