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How 10 tech professionals approach money conversations in their careers

How African tech professionals negotiate salaries, research market rates, and build leverage to grow their careers and income.

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What you didn’t know about Benjamin Dada’s tech career

Benjamin Dada has built a reputation as one of African tech’s most recognisable voices. But behind the milestones lies a story of unexpected turns, tough lessons, and bold career choices.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Level Up: The “hardest” skill to build

Mastering simplicity is one of the hardest skills to build. It takes years of refining, cutting out the unnecessary, and honing in on what truly matters. The real challenge is making the complex feel easy and effortless.