Africa Tech Radio

From escalating conflicts in Iran, systemic corruption battles in Nigeria, and xenophobic friction in South Africa, to "us vs. them" mindset plaguing modern governance, Ayisha and Ekene explores who we turn to for clarity. Who are our public intellectuals, and are they stepping up to their responsibilities when we need them most? Topic 1: Where Have All the Intellectuals Gone? Ayisha dissects the "dumbing down" of public discourse (In Nigeria, now called the Olodo uprising), the war on facts and logic, and what it truly takes to revive critical thinking in an age of alarming rhetoric. Topic 2: The Antidote to Toxic Politics from weaponized religion to emotional baiting; Ekene explores how politics has turned citizens into adversaries - and why creating open spaces for robust, respectful debate is the key to healing our national discourse. New Episodes every 2nd and 4th Friday!  Listen here: www.africatechradio.com, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean and across ALL podcast platforms. Don't just listen, join the conversation NOW in the comments. Resources (Links) : Resisting the makings of an olodo republic - https://open.substack.com/pub/ayio/p/resisting-the-makings-of-an-olodo?r=cpynj&utm_medium=ios Guest Features : Prof. Matthias Chika Mordi is an expert on Economics and Banking, the Chief Executive officer of National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria and chairman of United Capital (formerly UBA Capital).  Chika is a highly experienced and accomplished Emerging Markets Executive in Finance, Business Development Investments, and Public Policy. He is an Honorable Senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.  Chika is also an Adjunct Professor, SAIS Johns Hopkins, Washington DC, USA. Duration: ~51 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify| Apple Podcasts Hosts : Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori #WhatsOnYourMind #AfricaTechRadio #PodcastRelease #PublicDiscourse #NationBuilding #CriticalThought #Nigeria #Olodo #OlodoUprising

Why does a currency rise or fall? Accountant, James Akinyemi and banker, Stanley Onuorah, help us better understand this issue.  

Can a country's deepest pain be transformed into its greatest investment? On one hand, we look at a terrifying breakdown of law and order - mob action. Ayisha brings to light the horrific lynching of Mallama Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu - a tragic reminder of a rising tide of jungle justice. With chilling statistics from the Daily Trust showing 60 mob-related murders in late 2025 and already 27 in the first half of 2026, we have to ask: Why is our justice system failing, and why did the police hand a citizen over to a mob? But on the other side of trauma lies a fierce resilience. Ekene flips the switch on the classic question, "What has my country done for me?" to ask, "What can you do for your country?" Looking closely at the gender-based violence (GBV) sector, she examines the incredible individuals who have turned profound personal trauma into an "investment" - giving back to a society that failed them. This episode confronts the worst of our realities while discovering the absolute best of our human spirit. From the nefarious mob action stories, to the most compassionate efforts to make a better society, our guest, Dorothy Njemanze New Episodes every 2nd and 4th Friday!  Listen here: africatechradio.com, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean and across ALL podcast platforms. Don't just listen, join the conversation NOW in the comments. Guest Features: a) Dorothy Njemanze: Dorothy is a prominent Nigerian human rights activist, filmmaker, and actress. She is the Executive Director of the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation, an organization in Abuja, Nigeria that provides holistic care and support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Duration: ~51 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify| Apple Podcasts Hosts: Ayisha Osori and Ekene Ezeji

Uncomfortable truths on a global and local scale. In this episode, we discuss complicity on two completely different scales: the global sports entertainment machine and our domestic political systems First, we slide into the stadiums of the 2026 World Cup currently being hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the USA. But we aren't talking about the goals.  Then, we dive into a raw, unfiltered assessment of contemporary African governance. Why do everyday citizens continuously lower the bar for leadership by making excuses for corrupt and thugish political styles? We challenge the toxic mentality that "the end justifies the means" and confront the unsettling reality that true change will never happen until we stop settling for a broken status quo. What’s on your mind? Don't just listen, join the conversation NOW in the comments. New Episode out every 2nd and 4th Friday on africatechradio.com and across ALL podcast platforms.   Resources (Links): On Anti-Corruption Reforms in Nigeria - https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/taking-action-against-corruption-nigeria/02-25-years-anti-corruption-reforms-nigeria   On the 2026 World Cup - https://www.instagram.com/p/DZhZb9EDBqQ/?img_index=3 Guest Features: a) Yinka Ogunnubi is a corporate treasury leader and President of the Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria (ACTN), known for shaping financial strategy, policy discourse, and industry collaboration. As a Finance Professional, he champions innovation in liquidity, FX risk, and digital finance, while influencing national conversations on governance, taxation, and economic development.   Duration: ~49 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify| Apple Podcasts

“You’ll be surprised how many people seem to think that you can create a software engineer almost overnight with no budget.” At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Ashley Immanuel, COO of Semicolon Africa, shared insights on the future of tech talent in Africa, digital transformation, and the realities of building sustainable technology ecosystems. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for more conversations shaping the future of technology in Africa. #LagosTechFest2025 #AfricaTechRadio #TechTalent #AfricanTech #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

“Customers will always have problems. No matter how many products we have in the world today.” At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Adekanbi Oluwaseun, Growth Lead at Cleva, shared insights on cross-border payments, AI, blockchain, and the future of innovation in Africa’s tech ecosystem. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for more conversations shaping the future of technology in Africa. #LagosTechFest2025 #AfricaTechRadio #Fintech #AfricanTech #CrossBorderPayments #Innovation

New Episode Out Now! From the intimate politics of Black hair to the macro-economics of global reparations, this episode is pulling absolutely no punches. This week, Ekene and Ayisha are addressing the hidden colonial threads that still dictate our cultural identities and national economies. It’s time to untangle the knots, tease out the hard truths, and question who gets made whole and who gets left behind. Don't just listen, tell us what's on your mind in the comments. Guest Feature: a) Eyitayo Iyortim is an Organisational Psychologist, Human Development Specialist, Therapist, and Executive Coach with nearly three decades of experience driving organisational and personal transformation. She serves as Chairperson of the Africa Top Level Domains Organisation (AfTLD) Board and a member of ICANN’s 2025–2026 Nominating Committee, with previous leadership experience at SAP and the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA). She is the Founder of Talent Urbanity and Whetstone Coaching, where her teams help organisations and individuals translate potential into meaningful results, while her faith-based initiatives: Regenerate, the Single Parent Transformation Academy, and The Rebuild Circle, reflect her commitment to mentoring, healing, and empowering communities across Africa and beyond. Duration: ~53 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori New Episode out every 2nd and 4th Friday on www.africatechradio.com and across ALL podcast platforms.

From electric vehicle empires hitting billion-dollar valuations to historic milestones in space infrastructure and the quiet compliance wars happening right on your neighborhood streets, Tony breaks down the numbers that actually matter. What’s Inside This Episode: Segment 1: The Big Corporate Shifts East Africa’s Quiet Banking Move: I&M Group scales its Tanzanian ownership to 95%. Why the exit of early development finance institutions means the training wheels are officially off. The Brass Endgame: The standalone business banking fintech is officially retiring by July 31st. How Paystack is absorbing the technology to completely control the merchant deposit‑to‑payroll loop. Canal+ Lands on the JSE: Checking off a $3B regulatory promise after delisting MultiChoice. Can a $115M turnaround fund stop the massive subscription bleeding? Segment 2: The E-Mobility Boom Spiro’s Billion-Dollar Moat: A massive $215M equity round brings Spiro’s nine-month funding haul to $365M. Tony breaks down their shift from simple parts assembly to ground-up African manufacturing and clean-energy grid nodes. Uber Doubles Down on Volts: Nairobi’s Electric Boda pilot was an absolute blowout. With operating costs down 35%, Uber announces plans to double its fleet by the end of 2026. Segment 3: Ecosystem & Global Corridors Rwanda Launches Into Orbit: The Rwanda Space Agency secures a historic Tier 3 WTA Certification for its Rwamagana teleport—making it a first-of-its-kind facility in Sub-Saharan Africa. Equatorial Guinea’s Factory Reset: Aging gear, bad networks, and angry customers prompt state telco GETESA to overhaul its entire system with 5G, fiber, and a new mobile wallet. Egypt’s $5B Outsourcing Engine: Digital exports have doubled, drawing a $1B, 4-year investment from global giant Concentrix to create 16,000 new digital jobs in Cairo. Undersea Resilience: Orange triggers the "Ready for Service" status for the ViaTunisia subsea cable, bringing 20 Tbps of crucial backup capacity to prevent internet blackouts. Segment 4: Consumer Hardware & Regulatory Wars The Cost of Staying Connected: A looming 30% smartphone price hike hits Africa right as data consumption hits an all-time record. How macroeconomic shifts are straining the everyday digital divide. South Africa’s Trillion-Rand QR Fight: SARS introduces a smartphone track-and-trace system to battle a black market economy worth 15% of the national GDP. Room to Breathe for PoS Agents: The Central Bank of Nigeria walks back its restrictive 10-meter geo-fencing rule, giving the country’s informal economy a highly necessary 70-meter buffer. Connect With Us: Enjoyed the breakdown? Hit that Subscribe button, leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform, and drop your thoughts on last week’s biggest stories in the comments below!

Most people think tech = coding  But tech is much bigger than that. In this episode of Cruise Ctrl, we break down whether you really need to code to work in tech and the answer is no. Listen, learn, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this.

What is AI, really? We hear about it every day. It's in our phones, our social media feeds, our banking apps, and even the videos we watch online. But beyond the hype, what exactly is Artificial Intelligence? In this episode of Cruise Ctrl, we break AI down to its simplest form, exploring what it is, how it works, and why understanding it matters more than ever. Listen in as we separate fact from fiction and uncover what's really powering the AI revolution. #CruiseControl #AfricaTechRadio #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #TechTalk #DataAndAI #MideDaniel #EmergingTech

“We have over time moved away from our primary target, which is the customer experience, to points where everyone is just fighting for profitability and revenue.” At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Precious Onyotu, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited, spoke about collaboration in the fintech ecosystem, building secure payment infrastructure, and the importance of customer-focused innovation in Africa’s growing digital economy. The conversation also explored regulation, KYC, fraud prevention, social commerce, and the role partnerships play in creating stronger financial solutions. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for more conversations shaping the future of technology in Africa. #LagosTechFest2025 #AfricaTechRadio #Fintech #CustomerExperience #DigitalPayments #AfricanTech

At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Benji Feinberg, CEO of Cedar Money, shared insights on the future of international payments, emerging markets, and how Africa can leapfrog legacy systems through rapid technology adoption. The conversation also explored innovation in payments, cross-border commerce, AI, and the evolving role of technology in shaping global connectivity. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for more conversations shaping the future of technology in Africa. #LagosTechFest2025 #AfricaTechRadio #Fintech #Innovation #AfricanTech #InternationalPayments

What if the future of money is no longer slow, expensive, or stuck in a traditional system but instant, borderless, and powered by blockchain? At Lagos Tech Fest, we spoke with Ayotunde Alabi, CEO and Country Manager of LUNO Nigeria, on how digital assets are reshaping payments, investments, and cross-border transactions across Africa. From stablecoins to instant global transfers, this conversation explores how fintech is bridging traditional finance and the future of money. #LagosTechFest2026 #AfricaTechRadio #AfricaTech #FintechAfrica #CryptoAfrica #BlockchainAfrica #DigitalAssets #FutureOfMoney #LunoNigeria #CrossBorderPayment

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! From irregularities at party primaries in Nigeria to responsible parenting and government regulation this episode is what you need this week. While irregularities trail party primaries as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the UK plans to hold parents accountable for lawless children? Are parents equipped enough to raise their children nowadays? Can we salvage what’s left of Nigeria’s electoral process before 2027? Tell us what you think about this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast”. Resources (Links): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYke_ZCNWDG/?igsh=MWVtOGE0YnVhZjRsMg== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYmBU_yORj8/?igsh=MWVuMXF4Y285d2JjbA== Guest Features: a) Hassana Maina is a Nigerian lawyer, gender activist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and Executive Director of the Anti-Sexual Violence Lead Support Initiative (ASVIOL), a women-led organization dedicated to fighting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) through advocacy, awareness campaigns, and community empowerment. b) RonkePosh Adeniyi is an educator, school founder, parenting practitioner, author, and child advocate passionate about raising emotionally intelligent, responsible children. Through education, advocacy, and family development initiatives, she equips parents and educators to nurture values-driven children and build stronger communities. Duration: ~55 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify| Apple Podcasts Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

From WhatsApp’s incognito AI chats and Threads’ expanded AI access to X’s updated history tab and LinkedIn’s new booking feature, social platforms are evolving fast. Here’s what’s new across your favourite apps. Tune in to Cruise Control with Mide Daniel on Africa Tech Radio.

“One thing we should be proud of is Nigeria is among the top five crypto-native countries in the world.” At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Ayo Adewuyi, Head of Product at Pressmate Technologies, spoke about cryptocurrency regulation, cross-border payments, and the growing adoption of crypto solutions in Nigeria. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for more conversations shaping the future of technology in Africa. #LagosTechFest2025 #AfricaTechRadio #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #Fintech #AfricanTech

If crypto is the future of money, why do so many people still not trust it? At Lagos Tech Fest, we sat with David Stephanie Kosisochukwu, Growth and Marketing Lead at Monica Technologies, to talk about trust, scams, regulation, and what it really takes to build confidence in Nigeria’s crypto space. From instant crypto-to-Naira conversions in seconds to closing the gap between digital assets and real-world payments, this conversation breaks down the challenges and the future of fintech in Africa.

From Instagram removing encrypted DMs to YouTube testing AI music tools and Meta building AI agents, here’s everything happening on your favourite social media platforms. Tune in to Cruise Control with Mide Daniel on Africa Tech Radio. Listen on www.africatechradio.com

When girls are given access, support, and the confidence to dream, the impact extends beyond individuals to families, communities, and society as a whole. In this Women’s Month conversation around the Give to Gain theme, Girl Child Advocate Layo Atiba shares insights on empowering the girl child, breaking barriers, and building a stronger future. Tune in to listen to the full conversation on www.africatechradio.com

Partnerships across borders is important for progress!   In this special episode with Gautier Mignot, EU Ambassador to Nigeria & ECOWAS speaks to the contributions the EU is making in Nigeria and West Africa to engender technological advancement.  

One opportunity given to a woman can uplift an entire network. In this Women’s Month conversation around the International Women’s Day theme, United Nations Speaker/Women and Youth Affairs Specialist, Dr. Shaleen Das, spoke about why investing in women goes beyond empowerment, it creates ripple effects across families, communities, and systems. We also explored the barriers women still face today, and what happens when they are excluded from key spaces. Listen to the full conversation on www.africatechradio.com

In this special episode, Ujjwal Singh, Co-Founder & COO, InCash, speak about Fintech in Nigeria and the products InCash is making a play for.

Sustainable clean energy investments in Africa is achievable! In this special episode with Habiba Ali, Founder & CEO, SOSAI Renewable Energies, we reference Nigeria’s journey into clean energy and the needed investments to uplift Nigerians from energy poverty.

NEW EPISODE OUT!!! From Nigeria to the UK and the US, there seems to be a total dearth of courageous, morally upright leadership. Ekene asks: Where are the "servant leaders"?  Have we reached a point where leadership is only about holding onto power for power's sake? As we move closer home, Ayisha addresses the tragic killing of Oghenemine Ogidi by police in Delta State.  We explore the "culture of violence" that permeates policing not just in Nigeria, but across the globe, and ask the difficult question: Why are some humans seemingly immune to the most basic universal values? LINK(S): 1) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYSTK0QSHoO/?igsh=MTBoaHpkNXpqcWt1ZA== 2) https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-local-elections-england-scotland-wales-2026-starmer-12593360 3) https://punchng.com/us-iran-war-fg-earns-n5tn-oil-windfall-amid-rising-fuel-hardship 4) https://www.instagram.com/p/DXpoVeOE5sk/?igsh=Z3FzZGJ3MGxmbDFq   GUEST: Chuka Ihonor is an Architect, the Principal of Ci Studio, furniture and product designers based in London, and founder of 9H Media who organize 9H DesignTalk; Lagos’s foremost architecture/art/design conversations.  He is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Open House Lagos. Duration: ~54 minutes  Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

From one of SA’s major regulator failing its own AI test, to Startup Funding in Q1 2026 compared to 2025 and then a look into what Apple’s incoming CEO has to offer, Tony takes us into the biggest tech stories of the past week on the continent.

Special Episode Out Now!   Will everything in your relationship fall into place if you love each other? Can you build love? Does love last a lifetime? Shireen and Luisa, guest hosts on this special episode lead the conversation on love.   Tell us what you think about this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast” and share your love experiences with us in the comments. Replays are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & other podcast platforms!   Links: https://www.theideasletter.org/essay/feminism-made-in-china/ Guest Hosts: a) Shireen Noor: a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and licensed couple’s therapist in private practice in Hertfordshire and London. Shireen’s clinical and academic interests include trauma, culture, migration, identity, and decolonising psychoanalysis, with a particular focus on South Asian experiences of mental health. b) Luisa Bloom: is a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with 15 years of clinical experience. Before training in psychotherapy, she worked in the entertainment industry on non-fiction and factual films, which informs her narrative sensibility and attention to life stories. As a psychoanalyst she specializes in relational work, helping individuals and couples reflect on and work through interpersonal difficulties, and—when possible—transform entrenched patterns.  Duration: ~51 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

Is the future of AI in Design?   The world of Design got a boost this year when Open AI took in Apple’s legendary Chief Design Officer, Jonny Ive.   In this special session designers discuss the design trends that shaped 2025.    Host and Designer; Chima Ifeji chats with Product and Creative Interface Designer; Emisho Victor and Brand & Type Designer; Amarachi Nwauwa in this ALL Designer episode.  

Africa’s digital growth is accelerating, but are organisations building on secure foundations? In this conversation with Gideon Aniechi, Chief Security Officer at 3Cs Aquarah, we explore the findings of the Zero Day Africa Report, from cloud misconfigurations and third-party risks to insider threats and the real cost of lost trust.

New Episode out NOW! This week, Ekene is calling out the stigma surrounding Autism and special needs, while Ayisha is questioning identity politics.  Does sharing a race or religion make us blind to political flaws? Why do we still struggle with inclusion? Tell us what you think about this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast”. Replays are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & other podcast platforms! Guests Feature: a) Yinka Ogunnubi - Yinka is a corporate treasury leader and President of the Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria (ACTN), known for shaping financial strategy, policy discourse, and industry collaboration.  As a Finance Professional, he champions innovation in liquidity, FX risk, and digital finance, while influencing national conversations on governance, taxation, and economic development. Duration: ~51 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

New “What’s On Your Mind Podcast” episode out now! 2 thought-provoking discussions this week - our obsession with awards/recognition and Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. This week, Ekene asks, “What’s our obsession with awards, honours and accolades?” While Ayisha interrogates if Nigerians should bother to vote in the 2027 general elections. Tell us what you think in the comments. Replays are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & other podcast platforms every 2nd and 4th Fridays!   Links Behind the smile: The inner theatre of the sycophant - https://medium.com/@manfred.ketsdevries_62226/behind-the-smile-the-inner-theatre-of-the-sycophant-fa4639f798f4 One dictator, two dictators; no difference for Nigeria and Nigerians - https://ayio.substack.com/p/one-dictator-two-dictators-no-difference Nike of Nike Art Gallery welcoming Pres. Tinubu on his UK State Visit - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWE5C6YCDcB/?igsh=cjBzYzN4NGI3bWNs Misan Harriman’s thoughts on Pres. Tinubu’s State visit to the UK -  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWD2EOrjGFr/?igsh=MWRyM3lvb3J5NjI0bg== Nigeria’s State visit to the UK, Who benefits - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWD2EOrjGFr/?igsh=MWRyM3lvb3J5NjI0bg== Adesuwa (A Nigerian on Instagram, commenting on Nigeria’s State visit to the UK - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWCXcxXDERs/?igsh=MWoyc210cjNhdGpnMw== Guest Feature : a) Ufuoma Nnamdi-Udeh - Executive Director of EiE Nigeria, a leading voice in civic engagement and democratic accountability. Duration: ~49 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

The future of Al in Nigeria isn't just about innovation it's about sovereignty and governance. As Al adoption accelerates across industries, the conversation must shift from capability to control. Listen as we explore Sovereign Al, governance & the future of intelligent enterprises in Nigeria.

From telco, finance and AI across Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Africa, Tony speaks about the stories shaping technology in Africa. While MTN retail investors smile as their biggest dividend drops, IHS towers gets ready for MTN takeover and we have more news from Canal+, Multichoice and SAPO. In other news, Rwanda and Kenya plan a fintech regulation license marriage that other African countries may well adopt meanwhile, Ghana announces a totally new SIM registration process. Follow Africa Tech Radio for more.

What does “Give to Gain” really mean for women in the tech ecosystem? In this Women’s Month conversation, Precious Adesina-Ola, a growth leader in the digital technology sector, discusses inclusion, leadership and the role women play in driving innovation across the tech ecosystem. Tune in listen to the full conversation!

AI might soon become the newest member of your group chat. From Meta testing AI assistants in conversations to WhatsApp’s new @all feature. Find out what’s happening across all your favorite social media platforms.

From the history of global conflicts to the vital need for mental health retreats, we’re diving deep into what’s actually on your mind. Join this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast”. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & on Africa Tech Radio! Resources -  About Green Spaces being sold off in Abuja, Nigeria - https://africasacountry.com/2026/02/betraying-abujas-green-soul Guests Feature: a) Shireen Noor Shireen Noor is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and licensed couple’s therapist in private practice in Hertfordshire and London.  Her paper titled, “Beyond the Skulls of our Colonised Ancestors – Reflections on Psychoanalysis and Culture has been published in the European Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling. Shireen’s clinical and academic interests include trauma, culture, migration, identity, and decolonising psychoanalysis, with a particular focus on South Asian experiences of mental health. b) Cheta Nwanze - Researcher, Knowledge Manager, Risk Advisor, Data Analyst. Duration: ~54 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

"Over 400,000 data analytics professionals in Africa" - Philip Ade-Akanbi In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi shares why ALL Data professionals should form a community around this podcast. He explains how the advent of ChatGPT opened up endless possibilities for professionals in the Data and AI space and how data professionals should position to make the best out of this attention. He shares how as a data professional pre-ChatGPT, it was not a popular opinion to be in Data and AI. Philip who is the CEO of DecisionSpaak Technologies shares his thoughts about security, ethics and privacy issues around AI and a gives a run-down on the quality of guests on this season of the Data and AI Gist Podcast. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts.

"AI isn't just for hype, it's about creating real business impact" - Maduabuchi Anamelechi In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with a Senior ML Engineer at JadaSquad; Maduabuchi Anamelechi. Maduabuchi explains why analytics fails, why distribution matters more than modelling and how real impact comes from putting insights into the hands of the people who use them. He shares how an early sentiment analysis project which he carried out early in his career which was on brand monitoring, decision-making and measurable results paved the way for more strategic data initiatives. Maduabuchi shares how businesses can align AI with short-term goals, build iteratively and scale solutions that deliver measurable ROI over time. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts.

With Coups, electoral reforms and elections, West Africa faces a big question, “Is Democracy failing in Africa?” In this episode, Project Manager, Media in National Elections (MiNE); Amina Miango and Digital Investigations Manager at CJID; Silas Jonathan speaks to Tony about democracy, media integrity and elections in West Africa.

Are we facing the return of imperialism and colonialism? What have you heard about the Epstein files? Marco Rubio’s comments at the Munich security conference are inflammatory and in this episode, Ayisha asks if we should be cautious of a return of western imperialism.  Also, Ekene unpacks the Epstein files and the many lessons we ought to learn from such a monstrous revelation. Share your thoughts this week with Ekene and Ayisha. Leave us a comment, we’d love to hear what’s on your mind. Resources -  https://youtu.be/4OWBvze2yOM?si=tg_b8KbLxSBwmG5x https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnv6rjp468ro Guests Feature: a) Chika Matthias Mordi - A prominent Nigerian economist, banker and public policy expert b) Oghosa - Sometimes; a hard worker. Sometimes; a house husband and a soft boy. Every time; a staunch believer in embarrassing Nigerian politicians in public.  Duration: ~49 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

"Working solo was my worst mistake … " “Find a mentor, not just anyone, someone who’s killing it...” In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Damilola Babalola; Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, Vinsighte. Dami or Full-stack data analyst (as he's fondly called), shares insights into the daily life of an Analytics professional in a Health-tech startup in Nigeria. Dami who has worked full time, part-time and as a freelancer across industries in the data analysis space shares insights into how to navigate working as a data analytics professional in different industries. To Dami, getting a mentor is non-negotiable. Also, finding a community of like minded professionals is important to every analytics professional. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Seyi on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babaloladamilola/ Follow to get notified when the next episode drops!

Roles you never knew existed in Tech like SRE - John Ewuji In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with John Ewuji, a Senior Cloud Engineer at ALAT by Wema Bank. John shares insights how to get started as a cloud engineer and how to scale your career in cloud engineering. Currently, John is DevOps Engineer - @ALAT by @WemaBankOfficial and has spent the last half a decade doing the hard things in cloud engineering. He advices that all newbies into the data analytics industry and cloud engineering space get a mentor. They also discuss how to actually seek out a mentor with practical tips offered by John. He shares how he also worked to maintain the relationship with his mentor to push him into the next phase of his career. John brings to this conversation as a DevOps Engineer, over 5 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in automating, supporting, and deploying critical applications across large-scale infrastructure. Highly proficient in Azure Cloud services, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Bitbucket Pipelines. Experienced in building and managing cloud infrastructures using ARM template, Terraform, PowerShell, Bicep, and scripting languages such as Bash and Python for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). He has also collaborated with software engineering teams to migrate on-premises services to the cloud, leading to a complete revamp of application architecture and a 70% reduction in deployment time. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with John on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewuji-john-40bb1413b/ Follow to get notified when the next episode drops!

In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Olamide Jolaoso, a Data Analytics & AI Manager. Olamide shares how to start a data career, where to find data jobs and how to scale your data career. Currently, Olamide leads a Data Analytics team at  @WemaBankOfficial  and has spent the last decade building a community of data analytics professionals. He mentors newbies into the data analytics industry and advocates for a more robust data and AI ecosystem in Africa. They also discuss how to manage a data team, problem solving and the how to develop Africa’s growing data talent pipeline. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Gift on LinkedIn and explore DataFestAfrica at datafestafrica.com Subscribe to get notified when the next episode drops!

Can Nigeria transmit election results in real time? Can care workers have a better attitude? Elections and Medical Negligence concern and connect everyone like a common denominator! As Nigeria struggles to find its rhythm through another electoral reform process, Ayisha leads the discussion around the controversies surrounding the electoral reforms and why there’s an outburst towards Nigeria’s National Assembly. Ekene unearths another cause of medical negligence; negative attitude and lack of empathy among care workers. Share your thoughts this week with Ekene and Ayisha. Leave us a comment, we’d love to hear what’s on your mind. Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/commentisfree/2026/feb/06/death-singer-ifunanya-nwangene-snakebite-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-anthony-joshua-nigeria-healthcare-crisis   https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUNby2ejOPG/?igsh=MXF3ZnAzanN3OXFyMQ==   https://x.com/i/status/2021438096269603286

Developer will lose their jobs to AI...AI does not burn out, take leave or get sick, In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Michael Okeje who describes himself as an AI Nomad. Michael opens us up to the immense opportunities that lie with using AI to scale businesses, SMEs and big corporations. He dares even individuals to practice using AI tools in their daily life and watch how it impacts their life and perspectives to life. Michael does not shy away from the "stark reality" that AI will make some job titles and roles disappear but also agrees that many more job titles and roles will be created. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts.

From digital ID systems, to internet services, funding, financial inclusion and digital infrastructure, who really owns Africa's digital future? In this episode, Tony questions the long term impact of foreign investments into Africa's ecosystem and the ownership/control question.

All the opportunities I have gotten till date...was through a referral - Femi Ogunbodede. In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Femi Ogunbodede; the Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Lead at Indicina. A data scientist with over 5 years of experience, mostly in the fintech space, focusing on credit, he enjoys running (having run two marathons), listening to music, and drinking coffee. His proudest moment in his career is taking a product idea from the product team and seeing it developed, sold to clients, and serving a lot of customers. Femi shares insights into the following: Absence of an African ChatGPT, Lack of Research Culture, Access to Data at Scale, Dedicating Resources to AI Research, AI and Economic Inclusion, Balancing Global Practices with Nigerian Reality, Data Privacy, Fairness and Explainability, Significant AI Solutions in Africa, AI/ML Adoption in Nigeria, AI Governance. One of the key points he highlights in this episode is how Neo-banks like FairMoney and Carbon took a data-driven approach, gathering data from the ground up for decisioning to give out loans to regular Nigerians. He notes that AI can make things easier and faster for existing players (neo-banks and traditional banks) who have already gathered data and AI models can be fine-tuned for specific use cases. For Femi, his biggest career mistake was thinking that "anything is possible" and falling into the trap of trying to do everything, not realizing that resources and time are limited. The failure of a big, 6-month "moonshot" project taught him that he should have started very small with a proof of concept (PoC) to check if the idea could actually work, instead of going straight into a full development. He advises people to identify people with similar interests, discuss projects, and keep in touch at a professional level. He also advises people to "pay it forward" and help others with referrals. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts.

What responsibility do we all have whether as elites or ordinary citizens? While Ekene leads the conversation on medical negligence, Ayisha is asking if there is an elite consensus in Nigeria? Responsibility is wielded and demanded as well from the ordinary citizen to the powerful elites. Follow, Like, Leave a comment, share this episode!

In this episode of Digital Spaces by Radio IITA, Dadjie Odok sits down with Dr. Francis Muthoni, a GIS and Remote Sensing Scientist, to explore the role of geospatial technologies in modern agriculture and how they are being applied at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Dr. Muthoni walks listeners through some of IITA’s key geospatial tools and innovations, explaining how GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data are used to support smarter decision-making across the agricultural value chain. The conversation highlights how these technologies help reduce manual labor, improve productivity, optimize resource use, and minimize post-harvest losses. Key insights from the episode include: How geospatial tools support crop monitoring, land use analysis, and planning The practical impact of remote sensing on agricultural research and farming systems Ways spatial data enables efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in agriculture Why digital and geospatial innovations are critical to the future of African agriculture This episode offers a practical and accessible look into how data, mapping, and technology are transforming agriculture, making it essential listening for researchers, agripreneurs, policymakers, and anyone interested in agricultural innovation.

"Dealing with burnout? Step away from the laptop...have some food & sleep" In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Oluwaseyi Oluwagbamila, a Senior Analytics Engineer at Piggyvest. Oluwaseyi or Seyi or Starboy (as he's fondly called), shares insights into the daily life of an Analytics professional in a fintech startup in Nigeria. Seyi who moved from Wema Bank to PiggyVest has spent 5 years in the analytics engineering space and is instrumental to PiggyVest's successful use of data to drive financial inclusion in Nigeria. Seyi sheds light on how he deals with burnout, too much information (tmi) and analysis paralysis among other daily challenges that plague data analytics professionals. Starboy has spent the last 5 years blending the precision of a data engineer with the curiosity of an analyst. He enjoys everything that moves with speed, from data, to cars, to airplanes! Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Seyi on Social Media. www.linkedin.com/in/oluwagbamila x.com/gbamilaDavid instagram.com/oluwagbamz Follow to get notified when the next episode drops!

In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host Philip Ade-Akanbi sits down with Gift Ojeabulu, Co-founder of  @datafestafrica351  and DataFestAfrica, to explore the role of community, mentorship, and advocacy in shaping Africa’s data and AI ecosystem. Gift shares insights into his journey from software development to developer relations, explains how African industries; from fintech to entertainment and sports are adopting AI, and reveals why mentorship and structured learning are critical to Africa’s digital transformation. They also discuss the origin story of DataFestAfrica, how it has evolved into a continental movement for knowledge sharing, and what’s next for Africa’s growing data talent pipeline.   Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Gift on LinkedIn and explore DataFestAfrica at datafestafrica.com Follow to get notified when the next episode drops!