What was your first job as a journalist?
Covering a sports event
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Not yet
How is social media changing news?
People no longer wait for prime time news on TV or radio because they already know what is happening through social media pages.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None. I am yet to identify one yet.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being looked upon by the public to provide information, spread knowledge and pursue justice.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
On the fields I have I have passion and interest
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Wordpress, Canvas, Google analytics, Google trends, Typeform, AMP
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Adolf Hitler
Why did you become a journalist?
Passion and interest in being at the forefront to disseminate information to the public. Being the voice of the people.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was a sports and entertainment writer
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A feature story of a young man who is from a humble background and therefore could not raise his fees. He had to be a guard at night.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be original. Be consistent. Be creative and work smart. Journalists are driven by passion, not payslips!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime. I am mostly behind my computer thus available to provide feedback as soon as possible.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Starting my feature stories project
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Lemon water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the field, doing research and interviews, reading books, history and conspiracy theories. At times at the theater!
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Daily Nation
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People think writing is easy, just a walk in the park.
