PUNCH's Adetutu Sobowale Competes in Reporter Slam Nigeria

Adetutu Sobowale, a journalist with PUNCH, is one of six journalists shortlisted for the inaugural Reporter Slam Nigeria, scheduled for October 14 at the Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos. The competition allows participants to share the stories and experiences behind their journalism.

Sobowale specializes in human-centred digital reporting and public-interest journalism, and has contributed to platforms such as African Women in Media, the Africa Centre for Development Journalism, and the Women Radio Centre. The event, themed "Journalism and the Nigerian Story," aims to provide a platform for journalists to discuss their challenges and discoveries.

Melony Ishola, the convener and Head of Programmes at PUNCH Videos, stated that the initiative encourages younger journalists to enhance their storytelling skills. Other shortlisted contestants include Temiloluwa Bamgbose, Melody Agwom Dauda, Tina H. Abeku, Abdul-Hafeez Fadehan, and Aliyu Muhammad.

The voting process will be transparent, with outcomes determined by audience votes and jury assessment.