Africa Tech Radio

How much does it really cost to take a stand? From dissecting the heavy emotional cost of civic patriotism and national disillusionment to analyzing the commercial and ethical price tag of standing up for your beliefs, this episode, we pull back the curtain on the stories shaping our culture. Whether we’re examining "what happens when your country breaks your heart" or evaluating the cost-benefit...

You save it to the cloud… but where is the cloud?  From iCloud and Google Photos to WhatsApp backups and Netflix, we use cloud technology every day without really thinking about what’s happening behind the scenes. On this episode of Cruise Ctrl, we’re breaking it down in simple terms and looking at why cloud infrastructure matters for Africa. Listen and follow Africa Tech Radio for more.

In this episode of What's On Your Mind, Ayisha and Ekene tackle two defining shifts shaping Nigerian tech and culture: the possible collapse of Silicon Valley assumptions in Africa, and our national obsession with viral clout. Growth strategist Zumah Yahaya and media specialist Kingsley Obom-Egbulem for a deep dive into two pressing conversations shaping modern Nigeria: the harsh economic realitie...

Welcome back to Tony’s Tech Side on Africa Tech Radio where Tony shares the biggest technology, business, and policy stories driving headlines across Africa and the global tech ecosystem. In this episode, we cover: Uber’s African Retreat vs. Kenya’s Legal Victory: Why Uber abruptly shut down operations in Nigeria and Uganda, and what the Kenyan High Court’s ruling against the 18% commission cap me...

In this milestone 22nd episode — and our very first official video broadcast — Ekene and Ayisha sit down with Opeyemi Adamolekun, founding Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE), to dissect the high-stakes chess game of Nigerian politics.   Using the recent Osun State elections as a case study, we pull back the curtain on political strategy, celebrity influence, international appeals...

Is Africa’s biggest tech problem really innovation… or access to funding? At Lagos Tech Fest, we spoke with Hassan Balogun, a lawyer and MSME finance professional, on how capital, policy, and opportunity are shaping the future of African startups. From bridging startups with funding to how AI and global shifts will reshape the ecosystem, this conversation unpacks what’s changing, what’s coming, an...

What does it really take to build AI that is secure, governed, resilient, and truly within our control? Our conversation on Sovereign AI, Governance & the Future of Intelligent Enterprises in Nigeria & Africa brought together insights from policy and enterprise leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s AI future. Listen to the full conversation on Africa Tech Rad...

This week, Ayisha and Ekene discuss power dynamics, from Artificial Intelligence to leadership and citizenship, where do we draw the line? Are we ready for the profound shifts AI is bringing to our lives? Let’s examine the job loss, lost human connection, and whether we're educating the next generation for a world that won't exist Also in this episode, Ekene asks, “why is the average citizen treat...

Cybercrime is no longer about hacking systems—it’s about hacking the human. From $920 stolen every minute across the continent to regulatory shockwaves in crypto and telecom, this episode of Tony’s Tech Side dives into the sharper, high-stakes edge of African technology and policy. Here’s what we’re dissecting in this episode: $484M in Cyber Losses: Inside INTERPOL’s latest report—Kenya’s 327% SIM...

In this edition of Tony’s Tech Side, we’re breaking down multi-billion-dollar buyouts, driverless futures, and a major geographical shift in where African tech giants are going public. Here’s what’s on the menu in this episode: MTN’s $6.2B Tower Buyout: Why MTN is taking IHS Towers private, delisting it from the NYSE, and taking total ownership of over 40,000 towers across Africa. Moove’s $2.1B Va...

Is cross-border money still slow, expensive, and complicated… or are we finally building a better way? At Lagos Tech Fest 2026, we sat with Tayo Babatunde, CEO of Radiant Money, to unpack how Nigeria is reshaping global payments. From “payment local” innovation to sending money from Nigeria to multiple countries instantly, this conversation breaks down what the future of cross-border payments in A...

The global doomsayers said venture capital was dry. The data says the African tech ecosystem is just growing up. In this mid-year review episode of Tony’s Tech Side on Africa Tech Radio, host Tony skips the PR hype and dives headfirst into the hard numbers defining H1 2026. Despite a volatile global economy, African startups locked in $1.44 billion in funding in the first six months of the year—a...

You use WhatsApp, Google, Instagram, and TikTok every day, but have you ever wondered how these platforms make money, especially when many of them are free? In this episode of Cruise Ctrl, we break down the business behind the technology, exploring advertising, subscriptions, transaction fees, business services, and the role of data. Listen now on Africa Tech Radio , and follow for more.

“I see a future where everything is seamless.” At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Uwana Enang, Product Leader at Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited , shared insights on the future of payments in Africa, cross-border transactions, and how emerging payment infrastructure could make commerce across the continent faster and easier. The conversation also explored merchant solutions, social commerce, escro...

From escalating conflicts in Iran, systemic corruption battles in Nigeria, and xenophobic friction in South Africa, to "us vs. them" mindset plaguing modern governance, Ayisha and Ekene explores who we turn to for clarity. Who are our public intellectuals, and are they stepping up to their responsibilities when we need them most? Topic 1: Where Have All the Intellectuals Gone? Ayisha dissects the...

Why does a currency rise or fall? Accountant, James Akinyemi and banker, Stanley Onuorah, help us better understand this issue.  

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...