What was your first job as a journalist?
I was an in house writer and communications officer at the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
People can access and spread news faster.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Rory Gilmore
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means being "woke", always being up to date with global news and social media trends.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
. When late rapper AKA did not win a BET Award in 2019.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Always keep the pitch short and concise.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
CrowdTangle, Twitter, Grammarly, CMS and Canva.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram and Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone who loves South African and African entertainment and celebrity news.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist because I love reading and writing.
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?
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Read more and never be afraid to show your creative side.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime is okay.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I recently got a itch to write about the life, career, and success of a top South African fashion designer.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
When a celeb manager contacted me asking me to write a story about his client without any information except the celeb's name.
What's your favorite drink?
Water and Cocktails
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Playing with my baby girl or cooking.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
TimesLIVE and City Press
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
The most misconception about entertainment news is that we only write celeb gossip.
