5-minute interview: I’m not antisocial – Valentine Ludiema

 

I'm good at................my job, cooking, dancing, talking.

I'm very bad at.............writing well and waking up early.

The last book I enjoyed reading is..........…After 3.

A common misconception of me is...…...I’m antisocial.

The most surprising thing that happened to me is.......Getting a job as a news reader.

One of my worst childhood fears was.......Talking in the presence of my dad. He was harsh but now we are bffs.

I wish people would take more notice of................The gift of life. It’s nonrenewable.

My ideal night out is.................Few drinks and dancing with my friends.

In moments of weakness I............listen to music.

In another life I would have been...............Chef/Actress.

If I was a politician, I would..........Change the narrative that politicians are greedy.

The best age to be is......30. I think this will be my best age, fingers crossed.

The best part of my job is................Translating news items and communicating

In a nutshell my philosophy is......Hang in there.

My idea of perfect happiness is.....Taking every moment at a time. No pressure.

Living people I most admire...…..My father, Mwanahamisi Hamadi, Beyonce, Kanze Dena and Nancy Kachungira.

My greatest achievement is ...…..Being a prime time newsreader on one of the most popular radio stations in East Africa.

My greatest regret is.......Procrastination.

My greatest possession is..…..My voice.

My favourite author is...…..Agatha Christie.

One thing that I would change about myself is .......Overthinking because I can really overthink.

If I was to die in five minutes, my last words would be..........…Love hard!

Valentine is a news reader on Radio Jambo.    BY  THE STAR