Wumi 'Tuase
Verified
(She/Her)
As seen in:
Marie Claire Nigeria,
RADR Africa
Covers:
Lifestyle, Fashion, Female Empowerment, African stories.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
An intern at a newspaper. Fashion & entertainment beat.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, while in high school.
How is social media changing news?
This is quite dicey. Advantage- News is more widely spread and accessible.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Vincent Desmond, Tage Kene-Okafor
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To research & disseminate relevant information ethically.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft office tools, Wordpress
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to tell stories in a compelling & engaging manner while kickstarting thought-provoking conversations
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Disadvantage- When there’s no fact check, anything can be believed, the speed at which news is spread becomes a problem.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Yet to come.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Find your voice, stay true to yourself & always be willing to expand your knowledge.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime. My brain is always working.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Yet to get one. Every new story is my favorite until the next.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None yet. Good stories tend to find me.
What's your favorite drink?
Chivita Berry Blast
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In bed, reading a cheesy romance novel
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Any publication profiling young entrepreneurs & new world trends
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it is easy and doesn’t require so much brain work.
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