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Finance, Arts, Culture, Education, Women and Children, Conflict, Entertainment, Real estate.
Doesn't Cover:
Sports
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Reporter at CNBC Africa.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Telling human interest stories that are characterised by truth, transparency, accuracy and guided by media laws.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Why did you become a journalist?
To tell African stories the African way, showcase the ingenuity of the African continent and satisfy news needs of women and youths.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Financial Inclusion for women in Sub-Sahara Africa with Cherie Blair as my guest.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Dream big. Never believe in stereotypes. Be determined to be the best and seize every opportunity to learn, train & practice.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Evenings on weekdays
What's your favorite drink?
Anything sweet
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Movies
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That Men should ordinarily be Visual journalists and Financial journalists.
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