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."

Condia Insider: 5x returns for this VC firm

In this letter, we explore: Silverbacks cashes out of OmniRetail, South Africa’s Telkom mobile grows by 10%, Salus Cloud raises $3.7M to expand Software delivery in Africa.

Condia Insider: What’s Apple revealing at WWDC 2025?

Apple’s WWDC 2025 begins today, with expected announcements on software updates, developer tools, and the latest developments in Apple’s AI strategy.

Condia Insider: dLocal goes local

In this letter, we explore: dLocal to acquire AZA Finance in $150 million deal, Fincra bags Tanzanian licence as it expands East African presence, South Africa seizes Starlink kits.

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.

Condia Insider: Africa’s non-tech fastest growing companies

Africa’s fastest-growing companies in 2025 aren’t all startups and SaaS. Non-tech businesses. like hospitals, hotels, radio stations, and manufacturers, also made the list.

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.”

Condia Insider: Stripe’s stablecoin rollout skips Africa’s Big Four

Stripe launches stablecoin support in 100+ countries, but skips Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Egypt due to unclear crypto regulations.

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.

Condia Insider: The ripple effects of Trump’s tariff play

Trump’s new tariffs could shake investor confidence, slow exports, and create uncertainty for African tech startups.

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.

Condia Insider: Who’s winning the AI infrastructure race?

The AI race isn’t just about smarter models; it's also about who controls the hardware and infrastructure. Here’s how big players are securing their dominance.