Latasha Ngwube

Latasha Onyebuchi Ngwube (born May 8, 1983) is a Nigerian journalist, media personality, and advocate for body positivity. Quotes "I was also very strong in argumentation. I was in the debate club. I was that “smart comeback” kid. For the longest time, I was convinced I would become a lawyer. In fact, I held onto that belief right up until I was filling out my JAMB form" "That was when I realised you had to choose two courses, your first choice and a backup. I remember thinking, “No, it’s going to be law, law.” But I was told I had to pick something else as well. So I went through the JAMB brochure, trying to find a second option" "So I grew up consuming a wide range of content very quickly and very deeply. That’s why I have such a broad range of interests — from politics to sports to lifestyle and everything in between. I was constantly immersed in rich content, and eventually, that all came together in a kind of eureka moment" "My first job was actually as a makeup artist. The journey to practising media wasn’t straightforward; it came with a lot of personal reservations, some trepidation, fear, and even a lack of opportunities at the time. But I’ve always been a very resourceful person. I’ve always known how to strike deals and make some money here and there. "Being in that space was everything. Even now, I sometimes have to pinch myself when I think about it. That job built my confidence and helped me truly understand lifestyle writing. I started from the bottom, writing beauty pages, but eventually moved on to full cover features and interviews" Inside the journey of Latasha Ngwube, the woman who set the standard for excellence across Nigeria’s media industry;By PATRICIA ELLAH External links Category:living people