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.
"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."
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.