Africa Tech Radio

Can a country's deepest pain be transformed into its greatest investment? On one hand, we look at a terrifying breakdown of law and order - mob action. Ayisha brings to light the horrific lynching of Mallama Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu - a tragic reminder of a rising tide of jungle justice. With chilling statistics from the Daily Trust showing 60 mob-related murders in late 2025 and already 27 in the...

Uncomfortable truths on a global and local scale. In this episode, we discuss complicity on two completely different scales: the global sports entertainment machine and our domestic political systems First, we slide into the stadiums of the 2026 World Cup currently being hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the USA. But we aren't talking about the goals.  Then, we dive into a raw, unfiltered assessme...

“You’ll be surprised how many people seem to think that you can create a software engineer almost overnight with no budget.” At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Ashley Immanuel, COO of Semicolon Africa , shared insights on the future of tech talent in Africa, digital transformation, and the realities of building sustainable technology ecosystems. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for more conversations shaping...

“Customers will always have problems. No matter how many products we have in the world today.” At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Adekanbi Oluwaseun, Growth Lead at Cleva , shared insights on cross-border payments, AI, blockchain, and the future of innovation in Africa’s tech ecosystem. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for more conversations shaping the future of technology in Africa. #LagosTechFest2025 #Afr...

New Episode Out Now! From the intimate politics of Black hair to the macro-economics of global reparations, this episode is pulling absolutely no punches. This week, Ekene and Ayisha are addressing the hidden colonial threads that still dictate our cultural identities and national economies. It’s time to untangle the knots, tease out the hard truths, and question who gets made whole and who gets l...

From electric vehicle empires hitting billion-dollar valuations to historic milestones in space infrastructure and the quiet compliance wars happening right on your neighborhood streets, Tony breaks down the numbers that actually matter. What’s Inside This Episode: Segment 1: The Big Corporate Shifts East Africa’s Quiet Banking Move: I&M Group scales its Tanzanian ownership to 95%. Why the exi...

Most people think tech = coding  But tech is much bigger than that. In this episode of Cruise Ctrl, we break down whether you really need to code to work in tech and the answer is no. Listen, learn, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this.

What is AI, really? We hear about it every day. It's in our phones, our social media feeds, our banking apps, and even the videos we watch online. But beyond the hype, what exactly is Artificial Intelligence? In this episode of Cruise Ctrl, we break AI down to its simplest form, exploring what it is, how it works, and why understanding it matters more than ever. Listen in as we separate fact from...

“We have over time moved away from our primary target, which is the customer experience, to points where everyone is just fighting for profitability and revenue.” At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Precious Onyotu, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited , spoke about collaboration in the fintech ecosystem, building secure payment infrastructure, and the importance of cus...

At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Benji Feinberg, CEO of Cedar Money , shared insights on the future of international payments, emerging markets, and how Africa can leapfrog legacy systems through rapid technology adoption. The conversation also explored innovation in payments, cross-border commerce, AI, and the evolving role of technology in shaping global connectivity. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for...

What if the future of money is no longer slow, expensive, or stuck in a traditional system but instant, borderless, and powered by blockchain? At Lagos Tech Fest, we spoke with Ayotunde Alabi, CEO and Country Manager of LUNO Nigeria, on how digital assets are reshaping payments, investments, and cross-border transactions across Africa. From stablecoins to instant global transfers, this conversatio...

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! From irregularities at party primaries in Nigeria to responsible parenting and government regulation this episode is what you need this week. While irregularities trail party primaries as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the UK plans to hold parents accountable for lawless children? Are parents equipped enough to raise their children nowadays? Can we salvage wh...

From WhatsApp’s incognito AI chats and Threads’ expanded AI access to X’s updated history tab and LinkedIn’s new booking feature, social platforms are evolving fast. Here’s what’s new across your favourite apps. Tune in to Cruise Control with Mide Daniel on Africa Tech Radio.

“One thing we should be proud of is Nigeria is among the top five crypto-native countries in the world.” At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Ayo Adewuyi, Head of Product at Pressmate Technologies , spoke about cryptocurrency regulation, cross-border payments, and the growing adoption of crypto solutions in Nigeria. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for more conversations shaping the future of technology in Afr...

If crypto is the future of money, why do so many people still not trust it? At Lagos Tech Fest, we sat with David Stephanie Kosisochukwu, Growth and Marketing Lead at Monica Technologies, to talk about trust, scams, regulation, and what it really takes to build confidence in Nigeria’s crypto space. From instant crypto-to-Naira conversions in seconds to closing the gap between digital assets and re...

From Instagram removing encrypted DMs to YouTube testing AI music tools and Meta building AI agents, here’s everything happening on your favourite social media platforms. Tune in to Cruise Control with Mide Daniel on Africa Tech Radio. Listen on www.africatechradio.com

When girls are given access, support, and the confidence to dream, the impact extends beyond individuals to families, communities, and society as a whole. In this Women’s Month conversation around the Give to Gain theme, Girl Child Advocate Layo Atiba shares insights on empowering the girl child, breaking barriers, and building a stronger future. Tune in to listen to the full conversation on www.a...

Partnerships across borders is important for progress!   In this special episode with Gautier Mignot, EU Ambassador to Nigeria & ECOWAS speaks to the contributions the EU is making in Nigeria and West Africa to engender technological advancement.  

One opportunity given to a woman can uplift an entire network. In this Women’s Month conversation around the International Women’s Day theme, United Nations Speaker/Women and Youth Affairs Specialist, Dr. Shaleen Das, spoke about why investing in women goes beyond empowerment, it creates ripple effects across families, communities, and systems. We also explored the barriers women still face today,...

In this special episode, Ujjwal Singh, Co-Founder & COO, InCash, speak about Fintech in Nigeria and the products InCash is making a play for.

Sustainable clean energy investments in Africa is achievable! In this special episode with Habiba Ali, Founder & CEO, SOSAI Renewable Energies, we reference Nigeria’s journey into clean energy and the needed investments to uplift Nigerians from energy poverty.

NEW EPISODE OUT!!! From Nigeria to the UK and the US, there seems to be a total dearth of courageous, morally upright leadership. Ekene asks: Where are the "servant leaders"?  Have we reached a point where leadership is only about holding onto power for power's sake? As we move closer home, Ayisha addresses the tragic killing of Oghenemine Ogidi by police in Delta State.  We explore the "culture o...

From one of SA’s major regulator failing its own AI test, to Startup Funding in Q1 2026 compared to 2025 and then a look into what Apple’s incoming CEO has to offer, Tony takes us into the biggest tech stories of the past week on the continent.

Special Episode Out Now!   Will everything in your relationship fall into place if you love each other? Can you build love? Does love last a lifetime? Shireen and Luisa, guest hosts on this special episode lead the conversation on love.   Tell us what you think about this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast” and share your love experiences with us in the comments. Replays are available...

Is the future of AI in Design?   The world of Design got a boost this year when Open AI took in Apple’s legendary Chief Design Officer, Jonny Ive.   In this special session designers discuss the design trends that shaped 2025.    Host and Designer; Chima Ifeji chats with Product and Creative Interface Designer; Emisho Victor and Brand & Type Designer; Amarachi Nwauwa in this ALL Designer episo...