EditorJohn Adoyi, a mentee at Prime Business Africa, a publication of Newstide Limited, has been selected as one of the three participants for a prestigious journalism fellowship focused on Africa’s tech ecosystem. This fellowship, a flagship programme of Big Cabal Media, is designed to nurture the next generation of outstanding journalists in technology reporting.
The programme offers recent first-class and 2:1 graduates hands-on newsroom experience and mentorship from top industry journalists, providing a unique platform to launch their careers in tech journalism. It aims to equip fellows with the skills and insights necessary to navigate and report on Africa’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelJohn, who graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in 2024 with a 2:1, began his journey with Prime Business Africa in 2022 during his mandatory three-month undergraduate internship. Prime Business Africa is Nigeria’s most trusted independent online newspaper covering Africa’s socio-economic issues, trade, and investment. It provides informed perspectives on economic and political events in Nigeria and Africa, offering unbiased, market-moving, multi-dimensional news and analysis from professional journalists dedicated to Africa’s development. Due to his fast learning pace and passion for journalism, John was retained as a mentee at the publication. Since then, he has written over 500 news articles, contributing to the growth and impact of the platform while learning how to be a journalist in the 21st century from seasoned professionals.
According to Dr Marcel Mbamalu, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Prime Business Africa, “John Adoyi’s selection for this Journalism Fellowship is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding work as a reporter at Prime Business Africa. His ability to craft compelling stories and provide insightful analysis has been impressive, and we have no doubt that he will excel in this fellowship programme. As a mentee, John has shown a remarkable willingness to learn and grow, and we are proud to have played a role in his development as a journalist. We look forward to seeing the impact he will make in the tech journalism space and are excited to continue supporting his career growth.”
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His selection for the TechCabal Journalism Fellowship underscores his dedication and potential in the field. Through this opportunity, John is expected to further hone his reporting skills and deepen his understanding of Africa’s technology sector, enhancing the quality of tech journalism on the continent.
Beyond providing practical experience, the fellowship fosters a community of journalists committed to covering Africa’s tech industry. The initiative aligns with efforts to offer in-depth coverage of African innovation and technology, ultimately supporting the growth and development of the sector.
