David Adeleke
Abuja, Africa, Emea, Nigeria
As seen in:
LinkedIn,
Medium,
Business Insider,
Al Jazeera English,
Substack,
The Guardian (Nigeria),
On Substack,
Pulse Nigeria,
The Nation (Nigeria),
Modern Ghana
and
Covers:
Media, business, tech, and the creative economy in Africa.
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Interview
How is social media changing news?
Social media makes it easy to curate and access the news sources we feel more comfortable with, but it also widens the divide between people.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It is your duty to echo and preserve the voice of the people, especially when they are under attack from people in power.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via Twitter or email.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter, because it is the one I'm most adept at using.
Who do you wish followed you?
Honestly, no one is that big of a deal.
Why did you become a journalist?
It was accidental. I didn't plan it.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The real reasons why Nigeria's young people vote for old men
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime, really.
What's your favorite drink?
Coke on ice.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Atlantic
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