Africa Tech Radio

Then And Now: All The Ways Tech Has Changed Music Making

Music is an art people preach. Music can be more understood for the words of the heart. No matter what type of music you make, you want it to be good music. You want other people to enjoy listening to your tracks, to hear the message clearly and to not be distracted by a bad recording or weak play.

Like a chef with a kitchen full of ingredients, there are beautiful ways to put your masterpiece together, but we must know it wasn't always that easy making music. Times have changed and music production has become easier and simpler all thanks to Technology.

Gloria is joined by celebrity music producer Otaniyen-uwa Daniel (KillerTunes) to look at music production - then and now and how technology has changed everything.

Social Media Regulation: The Pros And Cons

Much of the talk about regulation of social media has been linked to misinformation and intentional disinformation. Two major groups have reacted much differently to this. On one hand, politicians, government and regulators who got busy drafting laws and on the other, civic society groups with journalists, who were either busy trying to stem the tide of misinformation or stop the laws by the first group from seeing the light of the day.

Would it make any difference if both parties ever considered a concerted effort? This goes straight to the heart of the dilemma facing stakeholders and policy-makers across not only Africa but the entire world; how to regulate social media while maintaining the trust of people.

To go forward, we go back to the foundation, in an effort to understand the pros and cons and find a lasting solution to this dilemma. The immediate past President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), the National Coordinator for the Alliance for Affordable Internet (www.a4ai.org) and a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) both in Nigeria and London, Olusola Teniola, shares his insights on this dilemma.

Cervical Cancer Vaccine: What about it?

Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer in Nigeria and second to breast cancer among its female population. Now, despite the high prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus infections and cervical cancer in Nigeria, most women seem ignorant of the HPV vaccine which researchers have described as "highly effective preventive measure".

The target for the vaccine distribution is before a girl or woman is exposed to the virus. Hence, parents should ensure their girl child gets the HPV vaccine before exposure to sexual intercourse as explained by Dr Esther Adelopo, Family Health Doctor at the Medicentre, Ikeja, Lagos, in this all insightful interview on Cervical Cancer Vaccine.

BBN Isn't The Issue Or Is It?

TV Reality Shows like the Big Brother Naija is perceived to be a short cut to success, fame and fortune but many do not know there’s a lot of work to be done upon the exit  from the “house”.

Gloria and Ex BBN Housemate, Seyi Awolowo, engage in an entertaining discussion on what exactly the BBN entails and the experience outside the house.

Do I Need A Website For My Business?

Websites are famous for being the storefront of businesses in the digital age but there are arguments that not all businesses require a website especially in Africa where social media platforms help small businesses reach their customers.

With Africa’s youthful mobile first population and the transition to a more digital community, we ask, DOES YOUR BUSINESS (BIG OR SMALL) NEED A WEBSITE?

If you’re a business owner who has no website or still doubts the maintenance of yours, the short answer is - Listen ON!

The co-founder and CEO of one of the leading enterprise solution companies in Africa, Flux Tech Africa, Timothy Aigbe, shares some insight you would not want to miss.

How Technology Is Helping To Amplify That Beauty and To Solve Skin Issues

Skin! Your skin is an important part of your body as it is the first part anyone notices when they meet you. However a lot of ladies have insecurities from skin issues. They do not want to be seen because of skin blemishes and defects.

The good news is that these insecurities can be sorted with technology. Dr Emeka Okolo joins Gloria to explain how this can be achieved.

What To Consider Before Buying A Used Laptop

Is there such a thing as a first grade used Laptop? Are used laptops better than brand new Laptops? If you would go for a used laptop, what should you look out for?

In this episode, a computer accessory dealer who also works with cameratvboy, Adamu Ibrahim Maigeri, discusses the first set of things that you should look out for when you decide to buy a used laptop.

Blockchain: Why Should I Care?

The rise of Cryptocurrencies have forced many people to rethink the power of disruptive technology to change the widely held perception of money and value stored in digital forms.

Discussions are now being held about cryptocurrencies and De-Fi finance systems but little limelight has been given to the underlying technology that has made this disruption possible. If cryptocurrency is something to consider, then, much more discussions should be held on Blockchain. If you care about the many goods it is doing, then you should care about the source.

An Information System Lead Auditor, User Interface Designer, Data Analyst, Web, Mobile and Blockchain Developer who has over 15 years cross functional work experience in technical field Service and Information communication technology (ICT), and the founder of SOMIDAX, a decentralized social interactive marketplace service platform, Victor Oyemi, attempts to unravel the innovation blockchain.

How Does Bitcoin Affect The Environment?

On Wednesday May 12, 2021, Tesla announced that it would resume accepting bitcoin (and would consider selling more of it) once the process of mining bitcoin “transitions to more sustainable energy”. The company is also “looking at other cryptocurrencies that use less than 1% of Bitcoin’s energy in transactions”

We’ve had many arguments on whether bitcoin mining actually saves the environment or harms it in the short and long term and these concerns have existed since 2009 when bitcoin began.

Many people can’t understand why bitcoin mining and the environment should be mentioned in the same sentence. In this chat, the Chairperson, Global Executive Board of Plant-for-the-Planet and Global Focal Point SDG7 Youth Constituency at the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth, Chiagozie Udeh, talks about the relationship between bitcoin mining and the environment and why climate activists like him care?

World Malaria Day: Can Tech Make Our World Malaria Free?

On the 25th of April every year, the world takes a stop to celebrate the World Malaria Day, highlighting the need for continued investment and sustained public commitment for the prevention and control of malaria.

"Zero Malaria Starts With Me" was the rallying cry for the World Malaria Day 2021. A health care practitioner and Covid-19 frontline worker, Dr Uju Ugwuibe, joined Gloria to explain that Technology has played a major role in mobilizing resources to fight malaria and impressing on communities and individuals to take ownership of certain aspects of malaria prevention.