Esther Kalu
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(She/Her)
- Culture Journalist, The Nollywood Reporter
- Creative Lead, RUKENNY Inc.
- Senior Correspondent, The Guild Nigeria
Lagos
As seen in:
The Guild Nigeria,
The Nollywood Reporter,
Medium,
The Guardian (Nigeria),
Premium Times,
AllAfrica,
The Nation (Nigeria),
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC),
Naija News,
HT Syndication,
KBLA-AM (Santa Monica, CA),
Africa Focus News
and
Covers:
Culture, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Entertainment, Art & Literature.
writer. journalist. editor — documenting culture, one byline at a time. | I’m building: @forkulturemag @RukennyInc | 💌contact@estherkalu.com
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Esther Kalu’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Hi, I'm Esther Kalu.
The first time I read a newspaper, I wanted more than anything to have a byline there.
At the time, I thought & still think journalism is one of the most significant careers in the world.
What beats being able to disseminate important information, be the watchdog of society, document human experiences & lead critical conversations on issues?
Journalism became a passion I was willing to pursue and I did.
After discovering it, I was stuck with the dilemma of deciding wh…
Esther Kalu’s Journalist Portfolio
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The Sound Behind the Story: Why Nollywood's Most Overlooked Craft Deserves More Recognition - Nol...
"Every Story Deserves to Be Heard": Lucy Oigbochie on "Èbùn" and Representation - Nollywood Repor...
Shedrack Salami Reflects on AMVCA-Winning Documentary and Transforming Grief into Triumph - Nolly...
Interview
See all 6 answers →What does it mean to be a journalist?
A journalist holds pride in being the voice of the voiceless, writing to impact change and development.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Emails
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook