My internship experience

For so long, I kept running from writing. I didn’t want to take writing as a career path and as much as I ran, writing kept chasing me. 

So I decided to give it a try and I knew the only way to build a career from it was to keep writing so I applied for an internship and as someone who normally gets tired easily and never really finishes the tasks I start, I promised myself that I would finish this internship.

Well I'm writing about my internship experience, so it’s safe to say I kept my promise. And as much as this is about my internship experience, this is for writers like me who never really thought of making a career of this or those who struggle so much to start the whole writing process, if I can complete this then you can.

I applied for a writing internship with The Wayout Media Network. This was a 3 month internship and at first, it felt like a long time but time went by really fast.

We had to write one article per week, and between writing for my personal blog, creating content, and taking two writing courses, I thought I would pass out but I managed to come out victorious.

The good part was that I was writing on topics I genuinely love and it was a great learning experience. I wrote articles on topics across entertainment, media, society, news, and business.

So let’s talk about the articles I wrote and what it was like writing them.

The first article I wrote was on Virgil Abloh and it explored how he became this iconic fashion legend and what young creatives can learn from his life.

Researching him was fun and also insightful because I learnt so much from him and this was how I found out that I loved researching. You can read it here.

The second article I wrote was on the evolution of the Nigerian film industry over the years, it explored how the film industry started in Nigeria and what it is now, the growths, setbacks and accomplishments.

Writing this was a learning experience because I learnt so much about the Nigerian film industry that I didn’t know and it changed my view on the industry. You can read it here.

The third article I wrote was on the music genres dominating 2026 and this was one of my favourite articles because I love music a lot and any opportunity I get to find new music I must jump on it. This article explored 5 genres dominating 2026 and also how music listening has changed over the years.

Writing this was a fun experience as I got to find new music and artists and honestly I was dancing while writing. You can read it here.

The fourth article I wrote was on the impact of social media on Nigeria’s political scene, it explored how social media tweets, memes, skits plays a role in how politics is seen by Nigerians and it further asks if Nigerians can tell when social media is used as a tool for propaganda or if they can differentiate reality from performance.

Writing this was challenging and also insightful, it challenged my writing comfort zone as I had to conduct a survey and also try to filter through the right information. You can read it here.

The fifth article I wrote was on JAMB lowering cut-off marks for university, it explored what it means for us as a society, our education and if our education system reflects the reality of the world.

This was a thought provoking article as it talked about what we don’t really discuss as a society, it challenged my view on the topic as I did my research and I realised my previous view was a bit myopic and I had a relearning experience. You can read it here.

The sixth article I wrote was on music streaming and who really benefits from it, it explored how it changed the music listening experience and what it really means for artists, record labels and streaming platforms.

This was another fun article as music was a topic I loved and learning more about it was all the motivation I needed. I now understand a lot about streaming what it means for the music industry. You can read it here

The seventh article I wrote was on representation and diversity in movies and it explored how representation matters and the role of storytelling, character development, and strong writing plays in every great movie.

This was a learning and thought provoking process, it challenged some of my views while also teaching me new things. You can read it here.

The eighth article I wrote was on our attention and how entertainment is fighting for seconds instead of hours, it explored how film, music, streaming platforms, creators are fighting for seconds of our attention before they can get hours of our engagement.

This was also a fun article, I learnt so much about our attention span and how it navigates the millions of content available to us. You can read it here.

The ninth article I wrote was on if Africa can ever achieve the one currency idea, it explores the pros and cons of a single African currency and if it is feasible.

This was a challenging article because it was out of my comfort zone. I had to use a different research process and writing it was a bit tasking but it was ultimately a learning experience. You can read it here.

The tenth article I wrote was a news article, it is about the kidnap of students and teachers in Oyo state.

It was a bit hard to write on this because it’s still fresh in my mind and they have yet to return but I know that it is necessary to talk about it. You can read it here.

The eleventh article I wrote was about media relations and how words shape a brand perception, it explores how words and communication shapes brand reputation and influences public perception.

This was fun because I had to explore the power of words in all aspects and it was also a learning process. You can read it here. 

The twelfth article was a news article on the US-Iran crisis. It talks about the latest US attack on Iran.

It was an eye-opening experience, I got to really see the whole thing and understand it more. You can read it here.

I also had to create video interviews on the topic of side hustle and if Nigerian youths can build a lifelong career path if the economic situation keeps forcing them to have multiple hustles. Honestly finding people to interview was a bit stressful so shoutout to the people who agreed to this and if you want to hear their opinions on the topic then you can check it out here.

As creatives in the Nigerian industry, we need the constant representation that we can achieve whatever we dream. So when I was tasked to create a carousel on whatever topic I choose, I knew that I needed to showcase some creatives making waves in the creative industry right now. So if that’s something you’d like to see, check it out here and get inspired.

Phew! That was a lot but now you can see everything I wrote while on this internship and how my writing has grown over the weeks.

Honestly my biggest challenge while in this internship was starting the first sentence, I could research heaven and earth but then when it was time to write, my mind became blank but I persevered and here I am. I need caprisun guys, for sticking through it all even when I was going through unforeseen circumstances.

And just because I have retired from wickedness, let me do something good, here are 5 things I learnt from this internship:

Lesson 1: Writing is rewriting
Great writing rarely happens in the first draft. The real magic happens in the edits.

Lesson 2: Research matters
Strong writing starts long before the first sentence, it begins with understanding the subject.

Lesson 3: Deadlines build discipline
Deadlines taught me consistency and pushed me to write even when inspiration wasn’t there.

Lesson 4: Audience changes everything
Writing for yourself is different from writing for readers. Clarity becomes non-negotiable.

Lesson 5: Good headlines matter
A headline is the first impression, and people decide quickly whether to keep reading.

But in all these, I noticed a visible change, my writing got better. When I started, I never really knew how to write for readability and I’m proud to say that I know how to do that now.

This internship didn’t just improve my writing. It changed how I think, research, communicate, and pay attention to detail. I’m leaving with stronger skills and even greater respect for the craft of writing. 

I came to learn how to write better and have more experiences and I left understanding how powerful words can be and how powerful we are as wielders of words.