What was your first job as a journalist?
Social Media Manager
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Social media has changed news by making it faster, more interactive, and more audience-driven.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To me, being a journalist means seeking truth and sharing it responsibly. It’s about giving people reliable information, context, and stories that help them understand the world around them. Whether the topic is serious or entertaining, a journalist’s role is to stay curious, verify facts, and communicate clearly without bias.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use a combination of content creation, editing, and publishing tools for efficiency. For writing and editing, I use Microsoft Word and Grammarly for clarity and accuracy. I also work comfortably with WordPress and SEO tools like Yoast SEO and Google Trends for optimizing online content.
What's your favorite social network?
X (Formerly Twitter)
Who do you wish followed you?
Wole Soyinka
Why did you become a journalist?
I love it
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’m most proud of a story I wrote about a Big Brother Naija housemate who received major gifts from fans after the show. Writing it helped me understand how to turn viral moments into meaningful stories.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
I’d say start small, stay curious, and be consistent. Don’t wait for a big newsroom before you begin writing; practice anywhere you can. Learn how to research, verify, and tell stories that matter
When's the best time to pitch you?
I’m most responsive to pitches sent during the weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (WAT)
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I’m still early in my writing journey, but the best pitches I’ve come across are the ones that are simple, timely, and human. A strong pitch clearly shows why a story matters and connects to real people or current conversations. It doesn’t need to be dramatic, just genuine and relevant.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I haven’t received too many pitches yet.
What's your favorite drink?
Yogurt
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On Phone
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
BBC News
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I think the most common misperception is that entertainment or viral content is “easy” to create — that it’s just about trends or gossip. In reality, it takes careful research, fact-checking, and timing to make sure stories are both accurate and engaging. Good entertainment writing still carries the same responsibility to inform as any other form of journalism.
