Lucy Ilado
(She/Her)
Covers:
The Arts //
Human rights and freedom of Expression //
Doesn't Cover:
Politics
Founder Art Grooves Africa| Culture Program Consultant | Culture Policy | Arts Journalist | Researcher |
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Radio presenter
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
It has expanded the accessibility, so more people have access to news.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Why did you become a journalist?
I love reading
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Artistic rights
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be prepared to start small and develop research skills
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Anytime
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outdoor; hiking
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Oris Aigbokhaevbolo
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Non
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