Do whatever you like to do the most. I chose journalism because I wanted to be in the places where history was being made. Journalism is in fact, history on the run. History is being made in the African Startup Ecosystem and I am here to document it. Jonathan is also the Investment Principal at Benue Capital, an early-stage VC fund. Reach out at jonlubwama@gmail.com or +256-771162922
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