What African tech leaders look out for when hiring: Insights from 5 industry experts

Five industry experts share their best tips on tech hiring in Africa. Learn what employers value, the mistakes that hold candidates back, and how to stand out for top roles.

Level Up: How this product marketer built a career out of doing hard things

Toluwanimi Olubanke’s career is proof that growth comes from doing hard things. From social media to product marketing at Helium Health, she shares the lessons behind her rise.

7 career lessons from Emmanuel Faith on building in Tech

Emmanuel Faith, an HR leader with nearly a decade of experience shares seven lessons that can help tech professionals grow their careers.

Level Up: Why Omolara Sanni left 9–5 to build Midddleman 

Omolara Sanni was juggling e-commerce side hustles long before Midddleman was ever a startup. Now, she’s co-leading the company and reflecting on what it really takes to build in African tech.

How Cassie Jaganyi is writing Uber’s story across Sub-Saharan Africa

Uber’s Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, Cassie Jaganyi, shares her journey from accounting to storytelling, and what it takes to build trust and relevance with African audiences.

Blueprints and bold moves: How Emmanuel Faith is rewriting the HR narrative

Emmanuel Faith started out as a volunteer fixing hiring gaps at a small startup community. Today, he’s had nearly a decade of experience building systems and challenging stereotypes, while making room for his passion for women’s football.

From ₦500 flyers to millions of views: The creator journey of Abayomi Semudara

"My first paid job was a flyer for ₦500. I was so nervous, I didn’t even spend the money immediately. Then I designed a logo for a classmate’s grill business, he paid me ₦3,500. That was in 2016, and it felt good at the time."

Level Up: How Ajoke Akinlabi went from Microbiology to being a Tech CEO

Ajoke Akinlabi went from studying microbiology to running a tech company. She shares how curiosity, grit, and people skills shaped her path.

Level Up: How Ogechi Amagwu made the jump from strategy to leadership

“I had only been a strategist for eight months when I was offered a leadership role. I didn’t see it coming, but it reminded me that hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. That moment shifted everything for me.”

From Russian studies to Tech HR: Olawande Omodaratan’s journey to people leadership

From studying Russian to leading people ops in fintech, Olawande Omodaratan shares how she found her footing in HR, what excites her about the work, and what she looks for when hiring tech talent.

Level Up: What Bukayo Ewuoso learned by taking the long road to Leadership

Bukayo Ewuoso, Head of Business at Pisi, reflects on his journey to leadership, sharing the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped his career.

Level Up: How Obasola Akintola built his design career through visibility

Obasola Akintola shares his journey from church visuals to brand design at Cowrywise, highlighting persistence, creativity, and the power of visibility in the design industry.