Caleb Somtochukwu Okereke

@CalebOkereke

Co-Founder & Managing Editor | Journalist | Words: etc | Innovator | Fellow

Kampala | Lagos
muckrack.com/caleb-okereke
Joined September 2012
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    7 May 2020

    The legacy of colonialism has perpetuated the lie that Black bodies are to be pitied and exclusively be recipients of aid. Is it possible for African people to be regarded as experts rather than passive victims? My piece for w/

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    20 hours ago

    Honoured to be part of this brilliant initiative by and . Looking forward to interacting with my mentees and learning so much from them.

    The Bettina Fund | Meet our mentors: "We must build formal and informal mentorship networks to not only connect mentees to their mentors, but also to build the requisite knowledge and skills for the future of journalism in Africa" –
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    22 hours ago

    As always, you rock ! check this out :)

    It's been a long time coming. Unveiling the to you all lovers of East African stories. A regional partnership with . Check details below.
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    23 hours ago

    It's been a long time coming. Unveiling the to you all lovers of East African stories. A regional partnership with . Check details below.

    We are excited to announce The Inaugural East Africa Story Telling Festival (). Partnering with , the festival will be celebrating and championing for and in East Africa. Register today via
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    Sep 7

    Spoke about my journey in tech, and the place of context in work and career. Thank you ⁦⁩ for documenting this. “I think the media is an incubator for tech talents - Victor Ekwealor.”

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  6. Sep 7

    Happy birthday Star! 💫💫💫💫

    “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to be one’s own self.” Grateful.
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    Sep 7

    “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to be one’s own self.” Grateful.

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    Sep 7

    Our lead coach , explains in details the various stages of the and what goes on in each stage. Its a rigorous process to determine the recipients of $20,000 grant! ⤵️

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    Sep 6

    Significance Of September 6: From Nigerian Army Declaring Me Wanted To Shaping HumAngle THREAD

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    Sep 7

    very enjoyable day, reviewing applications for Fellowship for Young Freelancers. so much promise. folks are about it, doing the work, just need a leg up, someone to take a chance on them. We need an Oprah selection moment because... 😥🥲

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    Sep 7

    A likkle nervous but I will be surrounded with friends

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    Sep 7

    Last week was offered an advertising deal by a major bank. We weren’t sure whether to accept it - so we asked our readers for their advice. Here’s what they said, with big thanks to everyone who participated.

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    Sep 7

    Two opposition MPs in have been charged with murder & attempted murder in relation to the recent wave of insecurity & murders in the central region of Masaka. 26 people have been killed; cut or beaten to death, in recent weeks. The MPs have been charged with three counts.

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    Sep 7

    Don't miss 🇺🇬 , managing editor will be unpacking media viability from an East African experience.

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    Sep 7

    How can media organisations survive in a fast-changing world? Join these speakers from 🇰🇪 &🇺🇬who will discuss the increasing challenges facing journalism from an East African perspective. 🗓 14 Sep. ⏰ 12 - 1 pm CAT 📲 🌍

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    Sep 6

    Our conversation series start on 8th September. Disruptive women are bold women shaking the status quo, taking up spaces and shaping society through their work. This Wednesday, the theme is ‘Thriving Through a Pandemic.’

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    Sep 6

    rest in peace to michael k. williams, who always found the beating heart and glimmering menace in every character.

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    Sep 6

    Job Opportunity! seeks an experienced Africa Editor to lead its feminist investigative journalism across Africa. He/She will produce ambitious & impactful investigative journalism for the Tracking the Backlash series. Deadline: Oct. 2.

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    Sep 6

    Some job news... 🚨 After two years as the BBC News LGBT Correspondent, this month I will be moving to ! ✈️ I am so excited to continue investigating stories about race, LGBT people and inequality from across the world 🌍

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    Sep 6

    🚨 Personal news 🚨 very excited to share that I have joined as Senior News Reporter covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa. More info here on what I’ll be doing from 🥰

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    Sep 6

    The incompetence baked into Nigeria's civil service is designed to frustrate and waste your time. This country can't progress meaningfully until our unwieldy public sector works.

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