Michael Kolawole
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Pod À Trois - Um podcast sobre diversidade,
Medium,
Substack,
The Guardian (Nigeria),
The Africa Report,
The Brooklyn Rail,
African Business,
Popula,
Music In Africa,
New Telegraph
and
Covers:
Music. Film. Art. Tech. Fashion. Business.
Doesn't Cover:
Politic.
Screenwriter. Playwright. Critic. Essayist. Radio Presenter. Poet.
Kolawole_m@yahoo.com
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
A music review for Music in Africa, a reputable publication for African music.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
A well-detailed message through my email address.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word document.
Who do you wish followed you?
Teju Cole
Why did you become a journalist?
To express my thoughts on music, films, theatre and art. Also to report on the day-to-day happening in the entertainment industry.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I worked as a writer and a member of the editorial board.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A feature piece about Fuji music legend Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be diligent, work smart and reach out to people for help if needed.
When's the best time to pitch you?
10 am to 4 pm.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
King of Thieves.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Cinema or an art gallery.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The New York Times
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.