Kola Muhammed
Verified
(He/Him)
Lagos
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Tuko
and
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Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
James Hadley Chase
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer emails and voice calls.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Chrome, Edge, Evernote, Blogger, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Social media management tools etc.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist to give voice to the voiceless and to amplify what many would not necessarily see.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I did a piece on community vigilantism and rampancy of robbery in some Southwestern states. It is something I'm proud of.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Your satisfaction should lie in fulfilling your passion.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
That was about a fintech story.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I'm still waiting for one.
What's your favorite drink?
Hollandia yoghurt
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In bed.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Columns of some national dailies
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People often see it as what everyone can write. It is quite the opposite.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.