Kuti Oluwadamilare Ismail
Journalist
Amoyo
Summary
I am a creative Nigerian writer with over 10 years’ experience in the media industry, writing for various print, broadcast and online media, both in Nigeria and Africa seeking fresh digital media opportunities.
I monitored and covered the 2015 All Africa Games in Congo, Brazzaville, attended the 2018 African Wrestling Championships in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, covered the 2019 International Para Powerlifting Championship in Lagos and sponsored myself to the 2019 African Games in Morocco.
I have worked closely with most of the Nigeria Sports Federation and elite athletes, coaches and sports administrators of high repute in the country.
I covered the 2024 Africa Games in Ghana held in 2025.
Sports media professional equipped to drive impactful sports content and editorial decisions.
Hard-hitting Sports Editor with strong editing background and expertise in covering multiple sports at all levels. Devoted to promoting sports and increasing news audience engagement with proactive strategies. Expert in social media promotion and content development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Former Media Assistant
Nigerian Olympian Association (NOA)
Coordinated the media
U21 Africa Men’s Volleyball Championship
- Responsibilities: CAVB put in charge of the media unit and I also sent press releases to news men across the country and Africa. Most of my stories were updated on the CAVB website.
Sports Editor
Legit Ng
02.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities: Issuing of news items to various online and newspaper outlets
- Coordinating media activities
- Manage social media platforms
- Pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing readership with proven sports and reporting expertise.
- Edited more than 20 pieces per week, carefully checking content wording and facts.
- Helped social media team improve promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted on specific audiences.
Nigerian Correspondent – Contributor
Dailies
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Responsibilities: Content contributor for Nigeria newspapers and online publishers
- Established relationships with sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops.
- Cultivated a strong professional network within the industry to access critical information quickly when needed for reporting purposes.
Sports Editor – Contributor
SavidNews.com
01.2014 - 04.2022
- Responsibilities: Content creator, editor and publisher
- Sports news hunter and reporter
- Publishing and copy editing of news stories
Media assistant
Combat sports in Nigeria (Wrestling, Judo and Karate)
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsibilities: Writing and Releasing of press statements
- Coordinating media activities
- Manage social media platforms
Presenter/ Reporter
Confluence Cable Network Limited, Lokoja
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Responsibilities: Writing news articles, online website and newsletters
- Live field reporting and interview
Education
A journalism training course
11.2015
Bsc(Ed) - Human Kinetics/Health Education
01.2012
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01.2006
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01.2000
Skills
Community engagement
Press release writing
Writing and editing
Photography
Paid advertising
SEO
Awards/Recognitions
2016 Nigeria’s Sports presenter of the Year Nominee – Nigerian Writer Awards 2016, 2017 Nigeria’s Sports presenter of the Year Nominee – Nigerian Writer Awards 2017, 2019 Sports journalist of the year organized by the Nigerian Sports Award
Media Exposures
- Reporter – Nigeria 2015 General Elections – Grace FM, CTV Lokoja
- Reporter – 2015 All Africa Games qualifiers in Abuja
- Covered and monitored the 2015 All African Games in Brazzaville, Congo
- Covered the 2016, 2017 and 2018 National Youth Games in Ilorin, Kwara state
- Monitored the 2016 Rio Olympics/Paralympics
- Covered the 2018 African Wrestling Championships in Port Harcourt
- Monitored the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia
- Monitored and reported the 2018 Africa Youth Games
- Covered the final phase of the Prudent Handball League in Lagos
- Covered the U21 Africa Men’s Volleyball Championship in Abuja
- Covered the 2018 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Abuja
- Covered the Korea Ambassador Open (2017 and 2018), the Nigeria Taekwondo Open (2017) and the first National Cadet and Junior Championships in Abuja.
- Covered the 2019 International Para Powerlifting Championships in Lagos
- Covered the 2019 Nigeria International Taekwondo Open in Abuja
- Covered the 2019 National U18 and 20 handball championships held in Lagos.
- Monitored the 2019 IHF Challenge Trophy held in Kosovo.
- Covered the 2019 Africa Beach Volleyball Cup Seniors held in Abuja
- Attended and covered the 2019 African Games in Morocco
Timeline
Sports Editor - Legit Ng
02.2024 - Current
Media assistant - Combat sports in Nigeria (Wrestling, Judo and Karate)
08.2015 - 01.2017
Nigerian Correspondent – Contributor - Dailies
01.2015 - 01.2024
Sports Editor – Contributor - SavidNews.com
01.2014 - 04.2022
Presenter/ Reporter - Confluence Cable Network Limited, Lokoja
01.2013 - 01.2017
Former Media Assistant - Nigerian Olympian Association (NOA)
Coordinated the media - U21 Africa Men’s Volleyball Championship
University of Ilorin - Bsc(Ed), Human Kinetics/Health Education
Toyibat Comprehensive High School - ,
Bessie International (Primary) School - ,
PUSH Africa - , A journalism training course