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Daniel Benjamin’s path into software engineering began long before job titles and fintech buzzwords. It started with spare parts, borrowed screens, and a quiet obsession with making things work.
Long before she started writing documentations at Rocket.Chat, Funke Olasupo was learning her way around computers in Port Harcourt. That curiosity turned into a career built on making complex software make sense.
How Ibrahim Adepoju built Tyms from Lagos into an accounting software used by global customers, proving African software can compete internationally.
How Bolaji Yusuf went from early web projects to leading WebuildX, where he helps founders build reliable, scalable, world-class tech products.
A look at seven African-focused remittance startups as we head into 2026. The list highlights companies building trust through scale, licensing wins and reliable payout networks across major diaspora corridors.
Abdulqudus Abubakre helped build a government platform used by six million young Nigerians. His story shows his engineering depth, people-first leadership, and focus on accessibility.
Mfonobong Umondia started as a timid product designer who couldn’t ask for help. Today, she leads some of Africa’s biggest tech communities, helping thousands of women and designers find visibility.
The 2008 financial crisis hit Joshua Ishola’s family hard. That experience shaped his path in finance, where he now helps businesses protect and grow their money.
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.
GistPool, a Nigerian startup, is transforming Africa’s cultural debates into money by creating a marketplace where everyday opinions become tradable assets.
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.
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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