What was your first job as a journalist?
As a writer for Legit Nigeria's Ask Legit section.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Unfortunately no.
How is social media changing news?
It is made it more accessible and affordable
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Robert Ludlum, J K Rowling, Meja Mwangi,
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be truthful and accurate in your content. Do the research!
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
No.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MS Word, Grammarly and Google
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Former President Barack Obama.
Why did you become a journalist?
I love reading and writing. I wanted to create content like that of my favourite authors.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I did. We created content about students' lifestyles and hobbies.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My life story.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Hard work and consistency pay.
When's the best time to pitch you?
After the introduction.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I've had none so far.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I've never got the opportunity.
What's your favorite drink?
Passion Juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Playing video games.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Daily Nation and The Standard
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it is easy
