Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Of course
How is social media changing news?
Everybody's writing click baits these days, there's hardly any room for substance or context
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Jane Sloan from The Bold Type
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
#WW3 on Twitter
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
via email or Twitter dms
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter!
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was the President (and editor-in-chief) of the Kings College Lagos Press Club. Basically, I did everything
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A story about Nigeria's history with cannabis prohibition and the future of marijuana legalization, for the Native Mag
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be patient. Work while you wait. Good things take time and everything good will come
When's the best time to pitch you?
Late evening/night so I can review first thing in the morning
What's your favorite drink?
I want to type water but I'll just have to go with beer, I'm sorry
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In my bed
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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