School
University of Lagos
Expertise
Celebrity news, Nollywood, Afrobeats music
- In 2020, Folakemi's novel "Summerdale" was among the 15 entries on the 2020 Quramo Writers' Prize longlist.
- Her love for music and storytelling prompted her to establish a blog on Medium titled "Kemi's Corner," where she published thoughtful analysis of pop culture albums.
- While writing for The Nollywood Reporter, she conducted high-profile interviews with notable Nollywood filmmakers and actors, including Chris Odeh, Nnamdi Kanaga, and Ibinabo Fiberesima.
Experience
Folakemi has been writing professionally for five years. As features editor at The Nollywood Reporter, she contributes breaking news about the Nigerian film landscape and conducts interviews with notable celebrities. She also writes about music, exploring the intersection between international sounds and African artistry, covering rising trends, chart movements, and cultural shifts within the Afrobeats scene. Folakemi rates mainstream albums, reviews buzzworthy Hollywood films, and analyzes the industry's influence on Nigerian culture.
Education
Folakemi has an LL.B. in law from the University of Lagos's Faculty of Law.
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