Africa Tech Radio

Couchpiece: Leadership

This week on the couch 🛋 with Ekene Ezeji, we’re setting out the profile of a leader, the trappings as well as the weight of it… perhaps some of us are considering applying for the job?

Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. 

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The Dark Side of AI: Is AI Playing Politics with You? (EP 2)

Is AI playing Politics with You?

This is the second part in the series "The Dark Side of AI", which will highlight how we can protect our democracy from digital manipulation.

​​The objective is to educate and enlighten You on how AI influences and impacts us on a large scale.

​​This series discusses solutions at the technical and policy level on how we can protect our democracy from digital manipulation.

Panelists:
Kingsley Owadara -  AI Ethicist, Pan-Africa Centre for AI Ethics
Kings Korodi - Team Lead, CAIEGA
Nelson Ejimadu - Data Scientist and AI Expert
Relebohile Patricia - Health Innovator/Inclusive Governance Advocate

This series is powered by PolicyLab.

Why You Are Not Getting That Remote Job

Remote jobs are everywhere  but are they really within reach for African talent?

On this episode of Cruise Ctrl, tune in to listen to Peepuu’s founder Dami Fayanjuola unpack why so many skilled Nigerians and Africans are still getting passed over for global remote roles.

From access and infrastructure to mentorship, exposure, and the kinds of support African professionals really need to thrive remotely.

The Dark Side of AI: Protecting Yourself From AI-powered Fraud Ep 1

Social engineering, deepfakes, voice cloning and identity theft; the dark side of AI?

This episode is the first in the series on "The Dark Side of AI: Protecting Yourself from AI-powered Fraud".

 

It explores the ethical implications of AI misuse, its impact on society — from online dating scams to child exploitation — and the urgent need for robust regulatory measures. 

 

Join us as we uncover the risks, share real-world examples, and provide essential tips on how to protect yourself in an era where technology can be as dangerous as it is innovative.

 

Panelists:

Charles Ikem - Executive Director, PolicyLab Africa

Kingsley Owadara - AI Ethicist, Pan-Africa Centre for AI Ethics

Raymond Amumpaire - Team Lead, CAIEGA

Judith Murungi - 2024 Rising Star in AI Ethics (WomenInAI)

 

This episode is powered by PolicyLab.

Couchpiece: Wisdom

COUCHPIECE INSPIRATIONS - THE WISDOM SERIES. ‘Wisdom is crying out in the streets - O ye simple, understand wisdom!’  

Why is Wisdom wooing us and not us wooing Wisdom?

Why do few of us search for and find Wisdom?

It’s YouTube’s Birthday, But You’re Getting the Presents

From YouTube adding song search and faster playback, to Meta cleansing Facebook and launching a new AI chat app. What’s new on our favorite social media apps?

Why More Young People Are Dealing with High Blood Pressure

In this episode, Dr. Oluwatobi Obajimi talks about why high blood pressure is becoming more common among young people. He explains the lifestyle choices that contribute to it and offers practical advice on how to prevent and manage the condition.

Couchpiece: Living With Autism

This week on the couch, we'll be looking at a series on AUTISM to mark autism awareness month. A personal account of being stretched and the inevitable growth it provokes. We'll be exploring this topic from three pin points; RAIN MAN, LIVING WITH AUTISM, and SUPPORTING THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM.

Join me on the couch every week as we explore more life changing topics.

Would You Like to See the Same Instagram Reels as Your Friends?

From Instagram’s new Blend feature to WhatsApp’s better privacy options, here’s everything you need to stay updated on your favorite social media platforms! 

ACE-FUELS & AI: Prof. Emeka Oguzie's Vision for Africa's Tech Revolution

This is an exclusive conversation with Prof. Emeka Oguzie, DVC of Research & Innovation at FUTOwerre and ACE-FUELS Leader, off the Global AI Summit in Kigali.

We take a dive into Prof. Oguzie’s roles at FUTO and ACE-FUELS, AI Policies at FUTO, Top Insights from the GAIS Kigali, AI in Energy Materials Research and close out with advice for all stakeholders in Africa’s innovation future.