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WOYM Ep 5: Dignity in Labour and Africa’s failing Democracies

What does dignity in Labour and Africa’s failing democracies have in common?

The recent surge in military coups and a decline in democratic qualities especially in the Sahel and West Africa have made us question the practice of democracy across Africa. What can be done to save Africa’s struggling democracies?

In the same breath, we are faced with daily examples of a dysfunctional society and Ekene advocates for dignity in labour, as the way out.

Will dignity in labour bring about respect for all roles and reduce classism? Is it the repair that the society needs to build a more productive and equitable community where everyone feels valued?

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ZUNIQ: The New Era of Cross-Border Payments

“African businesses deserve the same speed, affordability and reliability as any business in the world, that’s what we’re building.” 

In this episode, Joshua Nwogodo, CEO, ZuniQ. speaks about why cross-border payments in emerging markets remain slow and expensive, how Zuniq is fixing these challenges with modern infrastructure, and what the future of seamless global payments could look like for Africa.

Snapchat Now Has Public Chats?

From Meta keeping creators safe from content theft to Snapchat rolling out public Topic Chats… a lot is happening on our favourite social media apps.
Which update surprised you the most?

Byte-Size Tech Pod W/ Robert Kehinde

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not.

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Robert Kehinde, CEO of 1411 Group, talks about training software engineers, upskilling talent, and partnering with companies to make digital skills accessible, showing how bridging the gap can unlock countless opportunities in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.

Byte-Size Tech Pod W/ Tolu Olowofoyeku

“Create, package, and protect your work.”

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Tolu Olowofoyeku, Co-Founder of Kugali Media, shares how building proof-of-concept projects, understanding intellectual property, and combining creativity with business acumen has propelled Kugali from comic books to Disney animation, and why the right team is key to turning creativity into opportunity.

Is our data really safe with WhatsApp?

From Threads now letting creators review and approve replies to WhatsApp finally rolling out an official Apple Watch app to Instagram adding Reels watch history at last.
Here’s everything happening on your favourite social media apps this week.
Listen to catch up! 

Byte-Size Tech Pod W/ Oswald Osaretin Guobadia

“Technology in Africa wins when leadership inspires, collaboration happens, and every layer works together.”

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, tech policy advisor, shares why digital trade, smart policy, and strong partnerships are key to building Africa’s thriving tech ecosystem, and why the next generation is ready to follow bold leadership.

Byte-Size Tech Pod W/ Miss Techy

“Consistency is not about doing what everyone else is doing,  it’s about finding what works for you and showing up.”

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Tobi Ayeni, aka MissTechy, shares her journey from a 9-to-5 marketer to one of Nigeria’s top tech content creators  and how she’s now on a mission to help more women become badass editors through the upcoming MissTechy Academy.

WOYM Ep 4 - Your excuses for being unreliable and Nigeria’s “Oga” Culture

Which is worse - constantly giving excuses for being unreliable and the desire to “Oga” it over someone else?

Why can't you keep your word? What excuses do you give for being unreliable and lacking integrity?

Is any excuse worth not keeping your word?

Does Nigeria have a hierarchical "Oga" culture?

Where does this intense competition to "Oga" it over the next person come from?

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Resources for this episode - https://www.forbes.com/sites/joefolkman/2025/08/29/when-leaders-keep-their-word-and-when-they-dont/

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/11/breaking-lieutenant-yarima-escapes-assassination-attempt-in-abuja/amp/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRKtmAVCImi/?igsh=MTJ3dW5lZWVsMjhycA== 

Byte-Size Tech Pod W/ Guy Stiebel of Cedar

In healthcare, the real innovation isn’t just technology,  it’s empathy at scale.”

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Guy Stiebel, VP of Product at Cedar, shares how technology is transforming patient experiences, why personalization matters in healthcare delivery, and how better data can help build trust between patients and providers