My name is Sinawo Oyama Dubayi. I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Journalism & Media Studies (specializing in Television) and Political Studies at Rhodes University.
Whilst studying at Rhodes University, I can confidently say that I was introduced to concepts, techniques and technology that is needed in order to produce television and radio journalism. Also, I got the opportunity on building on my journalistic skills to start recognizing what makes a good a good TV story (picture, people and emotions). This all meaning that I am well equipped to write for television news, field reporting, shooting and editing and also putting together a bulletin. I also gained extensive experience in interviewing and structuring stories.
In addition, after finishing my television specialism at the Africa Media Matrix at Rhodes, I can assure that I am a self-reflexive, critical and analytical graduate, whose practice is probing, imaginative, civic minded and outspoken. I have been trained to act as thoughtful, creative, and I am a skilled journalist and media practitioner, who is able to make meaningful and technical proficient media productions.
Thus, to show evidence that that I am willing to take initiative and responsibility for my own learning – I started a YouTube channel in 2017, creating content on different topics such as politics, entertainment, fashion and student issues around Rhodes University, and managed to scoop over 2 000 viewers.
Due to the fact that I have a very high diverse interest in events and issues that characterize the society in which I live in, and that of those who lived before me and that of those who will after me – my passion for telling stories grows each and every day. I am always trying to expose myself to different races, cultures, age groups etc so that once I reach the point where I start making my films and documentaries at least I am able to use my lived experiences and that of those who I’ve surrounded myself with in order to become as creative as possible.
I see myself telling, through films and documentaries, stories of ordinary people, as Viola Davis (my role model) said “The stories of people who dreamed big and never saw those dreams to fruition, people who fell in love and lost.” Just like Viola, I want to exhume those bodies and celebrate people and what it means to live a life.
My name is Sinawo Oyama Dubayi. I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Journalism & Media Studies (specializing in Television) and Political Studies at Rhodes University.
Whilst studying at Rhodes University, I can confidently say that I was introduced to concepts, techniques and technology that is needed in order to produce television and radio journalism. Also, I got the opportunity on building on my journalistic skills to start recognizing what makes a good a good TV story (picture, people and emotions). This all meaning that I am well equipped to write for television news, field reporting, shooting and editing and also putting together a bulletin. I also gained extensive experience in interviewing and structuring stories.
In addition, after finishing my television specialism at the Africa Media Matrix at Rhodes, I can assure that I am a self-reflexive, critical and analytical graduate, whose practice is probing, imaginative, civic minded and outspoken. I have been trained to act as thoughtful, creative, and I am a skilled journalist and media practitioner, who is able to make meaningful and technical proficient media productions.
Thus, to show evidence that that I am willing to take initiative and responsibility for my own learning – I started a YouTube channel in 2017, creating content on different topics such as politics, entertainment, fashion and student issues around Rhodes University, and managed to scoop over 2 000 viewers.
Due to the fact that I have a very high diverse interest in events and issues that characterize the society in which I live in, and that of those who lived before me and that of those who will after me – my passion for telling stories grows each and every day. I am always trying to expose myself to different races, cultures, age groups etc so that once I reach the point where I start making my films and documentaries at least I am able to use my lived experiences and that of those who I’ve surrounded myself with in order to become as creative as possible.
I see myself telling, through films and documentaries, stories of ordinary people, as Viola Davis (my role model) said “The stories of people who dreamed big and never saw those dreams to fruition, people who fell in love and lost.” Just like Viola, I want to exhume those bodies and celebrate people and what it means to live a life.