Journalist in Africa

Karibu!

Hello, I’m Chika, a journalist who works in Africa. This dynamic, ancient land fascinates me and everyday brings interesting stories. Come along with me as I share a bit of my journey.

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From the blog

Raising the bar for freelance journos from Africa

November 3, 2021November 4, 2021

Series: How to move to Africa as a journalist #3: Melissa Chemam

October 2, 2021October 9, 2021

Series: How to move to Africa as a journalist #2: Erica Ayisi

July 2, 2021July 3, 2021

Series: How to move to Africa as a journalist #1: Drew Hinshaw

May 8, 2021July 2, 2021

Introducing the “How to move to Africa as a journalist” series

May 8, 2021May 8, 2021

That “tribal” word

January 25, 2021February 2, 2021

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About Me

I’m Chika Oduah. My childhood dream was to live and work in Africa. I’m living my dream. In 2012, I left my home in America and moved to the motherland. It is the best professional and personal decision I have ever made.

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