Africa Tech Radio

TTS: African Journalists are Expanding the Knowledge about Africa on Wikipedia

Wikimedia Foundation announced winners for its Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards and in this episode, the winners discuss expanding the knowledge about Africa on Wikipedia.

1st place winner, Carlos Mureithi, who is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya, 2nd place winner, Osaruonamen Ibizugbe, who is a media communications and gender advocate together with the Director of External Communications at the Wikimedia Foundation, Nazneen Nawaz, join Tony in this episode.

TTS: Lessons from OpenAI’s CEO Transition SAGA

OpenAI’s CEO transition saga is arguably the hottest tech news of 2023.

PR Strategist, (Senator) Abdulganiyu Arowosaye, discusses the PR & communication pitfalls and lessons for all in this episode with Tony.

CC: Trends in the African Creator Economy and their Impacts on Employment

Join Seyi William-Ogunbiyi, Head of Products, Selar, and Uchechi Ihuomah, Social Media Marketer, speak about trends in the Africa creator economy and the effect it has on the employment sector with creators becoming employers.

CC: Bringing the Side Gig Gang together at RwaziFest Naija

Listen to our guests, Idonrenyin Brown, Community Operations Lead, Rwazi; Alex Chekwube, Mappers Success Associate, Rwazi; and Ayooluwa Haastrup, Cosial Media Growth Lead, Rwazi, speak about RwaziFest, bringing people together to have fun while discussing how to bridge the data gap and make money.

CC: Common Mistakes Tech Newbies Make

Listen to Damilola Awopegba, Junior Frontend Developer, talk about some common mistakes, misconceptions, and challenges that tech newbies face

Tek Talk: Top Tech News of the Week Ep 4

Listen to the Technology developments from the past week, from MultiChoice facing a $50 million loss, Pineapple raising $22 million, Bolt Food bolting out of Nigeria and South Africa to AltSchool Africa receiving support from Rwanda's $30 million tech fund and more in this week's roundup.

CC: The Creator Economy and the Future of Work

In recent times, the creator economy has reshaped the way we work. Join Oyekunle Damola, Digital Marketing Consultant, and Lydia C. George, Social Media Marketing Manager, discuss the factors that have contributed to the rise of the creator economy.

CC - AOT Lagos 5.0: The Creative Economy and A Digital Lagos

The creative economy sector of Lagos State is a key contributor to the state’s economy and is poised for further growth in the coming years. This includes a range of industries, including film, music, fashion, design, and advertising. These industries are driven by a highly skilled and innovative workforce, which significantly impacts the state’s economy.

Akeem Hassan, AOT Planning Committee Member, and Bolatito Bucknor, Oladunmoye Business Manager, Eko Innovation Centre, shares better insights on this with Mide Daniel on Cruise Control.

CC - The Role of Mentors for Tech Newbies

Listen to Ian Quadri, a Junior Software Developer, speak about his journey into Tech, some mistake and how important the role of a mentor is in your tech journey.

TTS - What Africa stands to benefit from Yale’s Directors Forum

Yale University introduced a fellowship program for leaders of museums, cultural centers, and heritage sites in Africa called the Yale Directors Forum. 

The Director of International Programs at Yale IPCH, Charlotte Ashamu, speaks to Tony in this episode about the unique opportunity it offers cultural leaders to collaborate with global experts, receive executive coaching, and enhance their skills in preserving cultural heritage. 

The first cohort of this program are 17 fellows from 12 African countries.