Africa Tech Radio

WOYM Ep 7: Why I'm Not A Feminist and the US Attack on Venezuela

Is Feminism a "with us or against us" movement?

Should we be concerned about Trump's attack on Venezuela?

In this episode of "What's On Your Mind", Ekene and Ayisha dissect the lived realities of power dynamics from how movements like feminism are perceived to how global politics is shaped.

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"What's On Your Mind", LIVE every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month at 6pm WAT on www.africatechradio.com

The Gist on the Daily Life of an Analytics Professional in a Bank W/Esther Anagu

It's possible that AI will take that your Job oh ... if you stop learning -  @anaest_in_tech , Esther Anagu.

In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Esther Anagu; Senior Data Scientist at Wema Bank.

Esther (fondly called the celebrity) has worked as a data scientist in the banking industry for over three years where she has helped her organization make informed decisions, better understand customer behavior, and drive strategies for better results.

Outside of her 9-to-5 job at Wema Bank, she shares resources, teaches data skills, and helps those interested in breaking into the data world.

Key Takeaways from this episode:

* AI's Role: AI supports professionals by automating repetitive tasks, not replacing jobs.

* Continuous learning is essential for relevance.

* Data Scientist vs. Data Analyst: Analysts interpret past data while scientists perform advanced work, predicting future possibilities

* Data Science Project Lifecycle: a) understand the business problem, b) gather data, c) clean the data (80% of the project), d) explore data, e) build and evaluate the model, f) communicate non-technical results, g) monitor value, and h) continuously engage stakeholders.

Esther also shared her journey from an Accounting graduate who discovered her interest in data through statistical tools in her final project. She learned data analysis, Machine Learning (ML), and deep learning starting in 2020 via a Women Techsters program, leading to her current role after an internship.

Esther's advice for aspiring professionals are Practice, Build a portfolio, Find a mentor/community, and Share your work.

Learn from Esther's Mistakes by not Neglecting stakeholder interaction before modeling, don't focus only on technical skills but also on data storytelling/non-technical communication, and ensure the data you work with is clean.

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Connect with Esther on Social Media

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-anagu/

X (Twitter) - https://x.com/Starr_Anagxy

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anaest_in_tech/#

YouTube - https://youtube.com/@anaest_in_tech

Facebook - Esther Chinenye Anagu - https://web.facebook.com/Anaest2/?_rdc=1&_rdr# 

 

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YouTube Wrapped 2025: What Changed on the App

From smoother playback and Shorts updates to community and live features.

Tune in as we break down what’s new on the app and how the YouTube experience changed this year.

2025 Year in Review for Data and AI Industry

Is AI becoming a necessity to businesses?

Senior Analytics Engineer at PiggyVest, Seyi Oluwagbamila, and Database Reporting Specialist at American Tower, Temilade Olanrewaju, discuss with Philip Ade-Akanbi; Host of Data and AI Podcast, on the trends that defined the AI and Data industry in 2025.

Digital Space - Green House Agriculture

In this episode of Digital Spaces by RadioIITA, Greenhouse Agriculture and its growing relevance for sustainable food production in Africa is explored.

The episode breaks down what greenhouse agriculture is, how it works, and why it is becoming an important tool for addressing challenges such as climate variability, limited arable land, and inconsistent crop yields. Listeners are taken through the fundamentals of controlled-environment farming, including temperature regulation, water efficiency, pest management, and productivity optimization.

The conversation also examines:

• The role of greenhouse farming in improving crop quality and yield
  
  
• How digital tools and data can enhance greenhouse operations
  
  
• Opportunities and constraints for adopting greenhouse agriculture in African contexts
  
  
• Why research and innovation are critical to scaling climate-smart agricultural practices
  
  

This episode provides a clear, practical overview for researchers, agripreneurs, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of climate-resilient and technology-enabled agriculture in Africa.

LinkedIn Wrapped 2025: What Was Different This Year

LinkedIn didn’t just update in 2025, job hunting got smarter. 
From AI job tools to video upgrades and smarter networking.  

Listen to get a breakdown of the LinkedIn features that made 2025

Policy, Innovation and AI: A Year in Review with NITDA’s Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi

As Nigeria’s digital economy continues evolving, 2025 brought major shifts in technology regulation, innovation, policy, and skills development. 

 

Sitting at the center of this ecosystem is NITDA with a front-row and often a leading role in shaping these changes.

 

In this episode, Tony chats with Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi and how he has overseen some of the most defining moments in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi is the DG of NITDA (National Information Technology Development Agency) in Nigeria.

The Gist on AI with Foremost Builder, Vangelis Oden

"We spent $350k trying to train AI models" - Vangelis Oden.

In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Vangelis Oden, the VP, AI Services at BlueChip Technologies Ltd.

Vangelis answers the pressing question about the future of "Prompt Engineering" and what's really important for employees as we head into a world supercharged by AI.

Philip and Vangelis also discuss the AI strategy of Nigeria and other African countries, building the ecosystem around AI services in Africa, the place of Africa in the global AI race and the opportunity that changed his career trajectory.

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Connect with Vangelis Oden on LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/vangelis-oden-m

X (formerly Twitter) - @thatData_guy

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X (Twitter) Wrapped 2025: The Features That Actually Changed the App

From video to messaging and discovery, X changed more than you might think in 2025.
Listen to find out the features that actually reshaped the app.

Gaming Trends that Shaped Africa in 2025

What is the future of the gaming industry in 2025?

 

Game enthusiasts Chima Ifeji and Faith Olowonla play host to Kunmi Adenipebi, Shola Edu and Oscar Michael discussing gaming trends that shaped Africa in 2025.