Insights on AR/VR Industry in Nigeria; Past, Present, and Future

Virtual (VR) and Augmented (AR) reality have been herald as the next big thing since it gained prominence globally in 2016 with the success of VR gears like Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Playstation VR and Google's Daydream.

The protracted history of internet shutdowns in Africa

Internet shutdowns have become a motif in Africa. African leaders restrict internet access for the flimsiest motives. It could be to prevent exam malpractice, disperse protests, or mitigate against misinformation.

Top ten Ghanaian startups to watch in 2021

In this article, we will be looking at the top ten Ghanaian startups to watch in 2021. The list contains old-timers who have gained a strong footing in the game and new companies looking to change how Ghanaians live and do business.

Selar: From Tony Elumelu’s TEF $10,000 grant to ₦100 million in revenue

At the heart of it, Selar is an e-commerce store builder that allows creators to sell digital products and services like; e-books, music, courses, and training, etc., across borders.

Shodipo Ayomide, a Nigerian that got into Stack Overflow—a global tech firm

He has worked at TechPoint as a Software Engineer, VanHack as a Developer Advocate and recently got an offer from Stack Overflow. The Stack Overflow job makes Shodipo Ayomide one of the very few (if any) Africans based in Africa to be hired by the global company.

BitSika: From side project to multimillion-dollar startup

BitSika is a payment app that helps people send money instantly across countries. It is popularly known as the CashApp of Africa.

PodRoom is bringing podcasters closer to their communities

PodRoom is built on the idea that podcast creators and their listeners deserve their own communities.

Highlight of fundraises by Nigerian tech startups in 2020

In this article, we look at how much funding Nigerian startups have received in 2020 and where the money went.

Exclusive: How WeMove grew 7x in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic

WeMove CEO and co-founder, Celestine Ezeokoye, spoke to the DadaBen Blog in an exclusive tell-all about how the company went from a slump to experiencing geometric growth in a pandemic year. As 2019 drew to an end, the WeMove team sat for what would be a crucial meeting. Business had been unimpressive as the company […]

WiiCreate is shaping the onboarding culture for African startups

WiiCreate has launched Merch Box, a branded merchandise solution that would help to improve the onboarding culture of African startups.

InvestSika is making investing accessible to all Africans, starting with Ghanaians

InvestSika is on a mission to make investing accessible to all Africans. With a mobile money account and smartphone, you can start trading and investing in the stock market with as little as GH₵60 ($10 or ₦3,820).

FrostPay lets you send crypto and receive naira in 3 minutes or less

FrostPay is a new crypto company that allows users to convert their bitcoin to fiat currency in real-time without dealing with untrusted third-parties.