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At LightRay Media, we were fortunate to be selected to join the London School of Economics Discovery AI Journalism supported…
At LightRay Media, we were fortunate to be selected to join the London School of Economics Discovery AI Journalism supported…
With her current role as a Senior Correspondent reporting the Nigeria Senate at National Assembly for the Punch Newspaper, Tope Omogbolagun spares no punches. Pun intended. Her strong belief that a dead media breeds a ‘deader’ society rings true in a culture where lawlessness and disregard for the rule of law is no longer the pastime of military dictatorships, but now a fixture of a society supposedly democratic. In this Special Exclusive Nigerian Women in Media Project Series by LightRay Media, she provides clear cut solutions on media management, becoming a poster girl for young female journalists, and much more. Shall we begin?
For Pastor Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, the battle is finally over, and for the Isoko Nation, the undisputed Winner, emerged.
Campus Journos in Nigeria are seizing the day. Many are no longer waiting to get a meager paid salary with legacy media organisations in the country as they set their sights on more audacious international fellowships, grants, and opportunities to hone their skills in raising the bar for themselves in the practice of media, communications and journalism.
One of such seasoned campus journo is Adesola Ikulajolu who recently was announced as the only Nigerian selected for the prestigious DART Centre Fellowship for the 2023 Early Childhood Global Reporting, a project by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New Yourk United States.
In this Special Edition of Nigerian Men in Media Project #NMiMP Series by LightRay Media, Adesola speaks from a place of burning hunger, his embers fueled with an unquenchable goal to outdo himself while also serving as a stepping stone to others. To know him is to immerse yourself in his journey into the media space in Nigeria.
Leah Katung-Babatunde’s over two decades in the media is a remarkable journey of a woman with a strong sense of self-worth, self-esteem, a powerful drive to succeed and a pioneer of many firsts in her media journey. From been described as not having a ‘TV Face’, to being told she was too young to take on very tasking responsibilities simply because ‘she’s a woman’, Katung-Babatunde went on to not only break many career glass ceilings, but she trained herself on self-defense, built a great network of reliable circle of influence and knows how to deal with online trolls as circumstances demands.
In this Special Exclusive Series on Nigeria Women in Media Project #NWiMP Series by LightRay Media, she reminded us why passion, having clear goals, self-drive and always brining a lot to the table is how one negotiates to own a space at the table where tough, important, and life changing decisions are made. She also reveals her strategy for managing burnout and mental health and what media owners should start implementing for a successful business. Enjoy the ride with us.
Kofoworola Belo-Osagie is a woman with her eyes focused both on the ball and the goal post. A self manager and manager of people and projects, she understands that for the Nigeria Media Ecosystem to thrive better and stronger, personnel development of staff across all beats, as well as their individualised development, is now non-negotiable if the industry hopes to retain the Cub Reporters of the Gen-Z generation to be inspired to work solely on passion compared to how the generations before them viewed their roles and contributions to Free and Accountable Press. Step into Kofoworola’s world with us in this Special Exclusive Series on Nigeria Women in Media #NWiMProject by LightRay Media.
What is entertainment news without data journalism? What is Nollywood, the 3rd grossing entertainment industry in the world after Bollywood and Hollywood without data retelling its narrative? Well, for Anita E. Eboigbe, that’s where her break-in journey into the Nigeria Media and Journalism space took off on its trajectory. Age hasn’t nothing to do with crashing the glass ceiling as she has proven, instead it has everything to do with asking the most important questions: what do you want, why do you want it and how will you get it using your skills, craft, knowlege and expertise to become a respected voice in the media space? Anita’s ability to respond to these questions authentically and unapologetically got her to where she is currently with Big Cabal Media. She understands the business models of the media ecosystem and intends to democratise it. Are you wondering how that is going to look like? Join us in this Special Exclusive Series on the Nigeria Women in Media Project by LightRay Media.
Since winning the CNN-MultiChoice African Journalism of the Year Award in 2010 (in the tourism reporting category), Pelu Awofeso, the modern-day Naija’s Ajala-The-Traveller for all things tourism in Nigeria, has become the go-to Tourist Expert on travelling spots to chill, cities to explore, places to discover, and joints to experience the vastness of the palate-spectrum of Nigeria’s delicacies, fastfood, cuisines and more. A storyteller with a knack for details, he takes us on his journey as a travel journalist in Nigeria. Long before travelling became a digital content rave, Pelu has since set the trail blazing and not stopping.
In this Exclusive interview with us at LightRay Media for the Special Edition on Nigerian Men in Media #NMiM, Pelu Awofeso, the Editor at Travu Magazine, takes us on a journey of how he became the accidental Travel and Tourism Specialist and Guide in Nigeria.
From uncovering pedophiles on the loose to driving advocacy for a unified Gender Law across Africa, to exposing sexually abused minors abandoned to roam free, and getting arrested unwittingly, Azeezat Adedigba Armah, is a journalist on a mission to become a Media Innovation Expert in the media development space. Her ability to balance overcoming a rare health challenge (Hyperemesis Gravidarum), work demands, family life, and her career goal is a story of sheer courage, grit, audacity and love for life.
In the fast changing world of the media ecosystem and value chain where AR (augmented reality) and AI (artificial intelligence) has come to hold sway like never before, challenging journalists’ skillset, expertise, and career prospects, she is going with the tide rather than against the direction technology is mutating into. Her expansive knowledge on the solutions to the challenges the Nigeria Media faces along with the global media landscape, to proffers insightful tips on what women in media can start doing differently to become both distinctive and outstanding. To listen to her speak is like listening to the Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.
Enjoy this exciting ride with us just as we discovered the backstory of Azeezat Adedigba Armah and what makes her tick.
Women in Photography are rare. And even more rare are women who combine photojournalism with activism. For Nelly Ating, there was no way she was going to pass up on this fantastic form of creative expression.
An as art form, photography requires a keen eye, a deeply creative soul and a touch of artistic craft in its manifestation. Photo journalism is about storytelling. Every pixel, resolution, angle of short, ISO, etc., matters. The devil, as they say, is in the details. Your attention to its art form captures the maxim: A Picture Tells a Thousand Words.
When you sit with Nelly Ating, who is a PhD student and Teaching Assistant at Cardiff University, you come away feeling like you’ve uncovered a goldmine of ideas and approach to life. In this exclusive interview with us at LightRay Media for this Special Edition on Nigeria Women in Media #NWiM Project, she allows us experience photography as she likes to depict it.