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: 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.

How Wale Ayandiran defiled all odds to build a global tech career

Wale Ayandiran’s journey from a self-taught developer in Nigeria to leading engineering teams and building AI-driven solutions in the UK showcases resilience, innovation, and impact in the global tech industry.

How this marketer leveraged community to build a tech career

Gift Arku, Marketing Associate at Smile ID, shares how community and proximity shaped her career, along with practical advice for breaking into marketing and acing interviews.

Level Up: How this Program Manager landed a role at Google

We’re catching up with Aderonke Akinbola, who turned her tech dreams into reality with roles at both Apple and Google. She shares her journey, from the thrill of securing an internship at Apple to the pride of seeing her work reach users worldwide at Google.

Babatunde Akin-Moses wants to answer your questions about economics with a comic book

My story is not the typical one. I was a science student in secondary school on my way to becoming a medical doctor so economics wasn't even in the plan.

Why African startups must stay visible beyond milestone announcements

An ongoing PR strategy isn't just about grabbing attention during big news cycles; it's about shaping the narrative over time, building credibility, and fostering trust.

How these African founders approach customer acquisition

Customer acquisition is an important metric for startup growth. These African founders share their approach to gaining new customers.

How these African female founders navigate co-founder relationships

Research shows that 65% of all startups will fail because of co-founder tension, these African female founders; Juliet Odumosu and Ijeoma Akwiwu, talk about how they manage co-founder relationships.