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Nekesa Mumbi Moody is an American journalist and editor. She helps lead a famous magazine called The Hollywood Reporter.

About Nekesa Mumbi Moody

Nekesa Mumbi Moody grew up in New York. She went to Barnard College, which is part of Columbia University. She earned her degree in 1992.

When she was in college, she first wanted to become a lawyer. She studied political science. She also worked as an intern for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. This group helps people with legal issues. She also wrote for her college newspaper, the Columbia Daily Spectator.

Her Career in Journalism

Nekesa Mumbi Moody started her journalism career in Albany, New York. She was an intern for the Associated Press (AP). The AP is a big news organization. Later, she became a reporter there. She wrote about many topics. These included state news, politics, sports, and entertainment.

In 1998, she became an editor for the AP's national news desk. In 2000, she became the music editor. As a reporter, she covered big events. She reported on the Grammy Awards and Super Bowl halftime shows. She also covered the sad news of Michael Jackson's death. She was the first to report the deaths of famous singers Whitney Houston and Prince.

In 2012, Moody became the AP's global editor for entertainment and lifestyles. This meant she managed news about movies, music, and fashion worldwide.

Leading The Hollywood Reporter

In April 2020, Nekesa Mumbi Moody was chosen for a big new job. She became the editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter. This magazine is changing from a news publication for people in the industry to a more general magazine.

Nekesa Mumbi Moody is the first Black woman to hold this top editor role. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. This group supports Black journalists.