What was your first job as a journalist?
An economist reporter
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Social media is now a medium to gain access to news by using shorter versions of texts known as captions and videos, which are engaging.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I dont have any
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a journalist is to be learned to pass information to the readers in a way they will understand and maintain the originality of news.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
None
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I will prefer precision and authenticity
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google docs, datawrapper, excel and others
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Nathaniel Bassey
Why did you become a journalist?
I am a creative writer who enjoys what I do, Journalism was a trailblazer into my world of gaining more expertise in writing.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I worked as the vice president and president of my high school press club and I was in charge of writing articles for publication.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Learn as much as you can, read, and be dedicated to your work. You will grow.
When's the best time to pitch you?
At Noon
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Cant remember
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On my bed
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Bloomberg, Financial Times
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
NONE
