What was your first job as a journalist?
I worked for Amuludun FM, Ibadan in 2013.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a journalist is to tell the obvious truth in the world to people who walk past that truth but do not identify it.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft word, grammarly, online dictionary, WordPress and medium.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Nobody
Why did you become a journalist?
I was inspired by my uncle.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I worked as a member of the press club to write and edit student articles.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My Irefin story. It traveled farther than I ever imagined.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
You get better with every new writing. Enjoy what you do!
When's the best time to pitch you?
There's no best time. When there is any opportunity, let's do it.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I can't remember
What's your favorite drink?
No favorite
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I am on my phone. Chatting and reading different stuff on social media.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Nigerian Tribune and Guardian
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I can't define any at the moment.
