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My Media Story: Knowledge and Expertise Have No Sexual Orientation, Own Your Space – Leah Katung-Babatunde

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.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! Super Conscious Woman Series , at June 10, 2023

My Media Journey: If Journalism doesn’t Pay Well, it Won’t Attract the Best. Even if They come, They won’t stay – Kofoworola Belo-Osagie, Commissioning Editor

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.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! Super Conscious Woman Series , at June 9, 2023

My Media Story: Media Owners Must Have a Very Clear Business Model, Philosophy and Vision for Their Organisations – Anita E. Eboigbe, FRLP Fellow

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.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! Super Conscious Woman Series , at June 9, 2023

My Media Journey: Travel Journalism and Marketing Nigeria as a Tourist Destination Became My Passion – Pelu Awofeso, CNN/MultiChoice African Journalists Awards Winner (Tourism)

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.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! , at June 4, 2023

My Media Journey: When Media, Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality Meets, I’ve Got You Covered – Azeezat Adedigba Armah, REWON Winner

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.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! Super Conscious Woman Series , at June 3, 2023

My Media Story: As an Introvert, Photography in Activism Allows my Curiosity and Creativity Intersect – Nelly Ating

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.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! Super Conscious Woman Series , at May 30, 2023

My Media Story: Networking is Key but Who Speaks for You in Your Absence Matters – Veronica Ikpoyi

From struggling as a newbie, to raising the bar for herself to emerge a Finalist at the 2016 CNN-MultiChoice African Journalism of Year Award and more, Veronica Dan Ikpohi reminds us why the Nigeria Media, media business owners, the media guilds and other media bodies must leap frog in this Digital Age in this exclusive interview with us at LightRay Media for this Special Edition on Nigeria Women in Media Project #NWiM.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! Super Conscious Woman Series , at May 30, 2023

My Media Story: Media Owners Need to Pay Well, not Just Better – The Accidental Radio Anchor, Adenike Lanlehin

In the media circles in Nigeria, it is not uncommon to stumble on the accidental radio broadcaster, journalist, media freelancer or newscaster.

But what is not quite common is to see someone who left broadcasting, got married, began to raise a family and chose to return to the game. When we had a chance to meet with Adenike Lanlehin, a Broadcast Anchor and Newscaster with a strong flair for holding her own on the news and current affairs programme with Fresh FM 105.3 Lagos, she captured quite eloquently her remarkable journey of Becoming in this exclusive interview with us at LightRay Media for this Special Edition on Nigeria Women in Media #NWiM.

Giddy up and let’s take a ride with her, starting from the very beginning.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! Super Conscious Woman Series , at May 27, 2023

My Media Journey: Journalism is not a Tea Party, Competence and Integrity Matters – Stella Iyaji, Managing Editor

The Nigeria Media landscape unarguably is a male-dominated field. From the era of Iwe Irohin Fun Awon Ara Egba Ati Yoruba published on November 23, 1859 by Rev. Henry Townsend to recent reports that shows men occupy 84% of the top leadership, ownership and decision making positions while women only occupy 16-18% with a seat at the table. It is no wonder women entering the field of media and journalism have their work cut out for them.

In this Special Exclusive Edition of Nigeria Women in Media Project by LightRay Media, we sit down with Stella Iyaji, the Managing Editor at the Daily Trust Newspaper where she also liaise between reporters and management. Her responsibilities cuts across commissioning stories and ensuring they are delivered while constantly monitoring publications in the Daily Trust Newspaper to ensure that are in tandem with the ethics of the profession and core values of the paper. Her work requires that she also liaise between the company and other media organisations and clients, including sorting out trainings and nomination of staff members for training, amongst others. As secretary of the editorial board, she also helps coordinate editorial meetings and editorials.

But what is backstory to Stella Iyaji’s amazing career? We ask her exactly that.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! Super Conscious Woman Series , at May 25, 2023

My Media Story: Prioritise the Mental Health of Journalists in Nigeria – Linda Nwabuwa Akhigbe

The Nigeria National Assembly, similar to both the USA Parliamentary and the UK House of Lords is the number one legislative body in the country. Many Nigerians watch their activities daily from the Red and Green Chambers while at home, at work, or on the move on their mobile phones.

Linda Akhigbe, is a frontline journalist with Channels TV, who for the past ten years, has covered the National Assembly as the Senate/Political Correspondent. She also doubles as a news presenter and heads the presentation department in the station’s office in Abuja. With her responsibility covering the NASS, she produces and presents The GAVEL, a weekly current affairs programme focusing on the Federal Legislature, which many Nigerians keen about the goings-on in the NASS would not miss.

She has insights and great depth of knowledge about the NASS that is far reaching. As our Special Guest in this Edition of the #NWiM Nigerian Women in Media Project by LightRay Media, she gives us an Exclusive insight about her journey in the media and the Nigerian Media landscape.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! Super Conscious Woman Series , at May 25, 2023
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