Ibrahim Anoba on Muck Rack

Ibrahim Anoba

  • Editor, African Liberty and Freelance Contributor, Freelance
Africa, California, Washington, D.C.
Covers:  Political History of Africa
Lagos Island born and bred. @UCDavis alum

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Young Voices

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

In the age of fake news, journalists have to go an extra length to prove the truth and validity of their stories.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

N/A

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To live every day for the purpose of making a positive difference on tne under-reported issues.

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

N/A

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

WordPress, Trello, Salesforce

What's your favorite social network?

LinkedIn

Who do you wish followed you?

John Stossel

Why did you become a journalist?

The goal of making a lasting difference towards Africa's development

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

N/A

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

Africa

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Make sacrifices when necessary

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime

What's the best pitch you ever got?

Yahoo

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Prefer not to say

What's your favorite drink?

Water

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

Library

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The Washington Post

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

Prefer not to say

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