Richmond Ekow Barnes on Muck Rack

Richmond Ekow Barnes

(He/Him)
Ghana
As seen in: CNN International, The Guardian, Teen Vogue, Vogue, Dazed Magazine, InStyle, Essence, Vogue Italia, Ebony, Luv FM (Kumasi, Ghana) and
🇺🇸📍🇬🇭Editor/Visual Director x Exe.Creative Producer |Bylines @voguemagazine , @Cnnstyle, @vogueitalia @voguebusiness @essence @dazed & more
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing on fashion trends for GQ SA during Lagos Fashion Week.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To be a journalist one needs to be very intentional & sensitive to what you put out there.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#payfreelanceontime

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Edward Enninful

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I was part of the editorial team in school.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Writing an article on Tina Knowles when she wore a Christian dress.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Should inculcate the habit of reading more.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Morning

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

On my phone listening to music
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