Africa Tech Radio

Africa’s digital growth is accelerating, but are organisations building on secure foundations? In this conversation with Gideon Aniechi, Chief Security Officer at 3Cs Aquarah, we explore the findings of the Zero Day Africa Report, from cloud misconfigurations and third-party risks to insider threats and the real cost of lost trust.

New Episode out NOW! This week, Ekene is calling out the stigma surrounding Autism and special needs, while Ayisha is questioning identity politics.  Does sharing a race or religion make us blind to political flaws? Why do we still struggle with inclusion? Tell us what you think about this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast”. Replays are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & othe...

New “What’s On Your Mind Podcast” episode out now! 2 thought-provoking discussions this week - our obsession with awards/recognition and Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. This week, Ekene asks, “What’s our obsession with awards, honours and accolades?” While Ayisha interrogates if Nigerians should bother to vote in the 2027 general elections. Tell us what you think in the comments. Replays are ava...

The future of Al in Nigeria isn't just about innovation it's about sovereignty and governance. As Al adoption accelerates across industries, the conversation must shift from capability to control. Listen as we explore Sovereign Al, governance & the future of intelligent enterprises in Nigeria.

From telco, finance and AI across Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Africa, Tony speaks about the stories shaping technology in Africa. While MTN retail investors smile as their biggest dividend drops, IHS towers gets ready for MTN takeover and we have more news from Canal+, Multichoice and SAPO. In other news, Rwanda and Kenya plan a fintech regulation license marriage that other African cou...

What does “Give to Gain” really mean for women in the tech ecosystem? In this Women’s Month conversation, Precious Adesina-Ola, a growth leader in the digital technology sector, discusses inclusion, leadership and the role women play in driving innovation across the tech ecosystem. Tune in listen to the full conversation!

AI might soon become the newest member of your group chat. From Meta testing AI assistants in conversations to WhatsApp’s new @all feature. Find out what’s happening across all your favorite social media platforms.

From the history of global conflicts to the vital need for mental health retreats, we’re diving deep into what’s actually on your mind. Join this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast”. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & on Africa Tech Radio! Resources -  About Green Spaces being sold off in Abuja, Nigeria - https://africasacountry.com/2026/02/betraying-abujas-green-soul Guests Feat...

"Over 400,000 data analytics professionals in Africa" - Philip Ade-Akanbi In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi shares why ALL Data professionals should form a community around this podcast. He explains how the advent of ChatGPT opened up endless possibilities for professionals in the Data and AI space and how data professionals should position to make the best o...

"AI isn't just for hype, it's about creating real business impact" - Maduabuchi Anamelechi In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with a Senior ML Engineer at JadaSquad; Maduabuchi Anamelechi. Maduabuchi explains why analytics fails, why distribution matters more than modelling and how real impact comes from putting insights into the hands of the people who...

With Coups, electoral reforms and elections, West Africa faces a big question, “Is Democracy failing in Africa?” In this episode, Project Manager, Media in National Elections (MiNE); Amina Miango and Digital Investigations Manager at CJID; Silas Jonathan speaks to Tony about democracy, media integrity and elections in West Africa.

Are we facing the return of imperialism and colonialism? What have you heard about the Epstein files? Marco Rubio’s comments at the Munich security conference are inflammatory and in this episode, Ayisha asks if we should be cautious of a return of western imperialism.  Also, Ekene unpacks the Epstein files and the many lessons we ought to learn from such a monstrous revelation. Share your thought...

"Working solo was my worst mistake … " “Find a mentor, not just anyone, someone who’s killing it...” In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Damilola Babalola; Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, Vinsighte. Dami or Full-stack data analyst (as he's fondly called), shares insights into the daily life of an Analytics professional in a Health-tech startup...

Roles you never knew existed in Tech like SRE - John Ewuji In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with John Ewuji, a Senior Cloud Engineer at ALAT by Wema Bank. John shares insights how to get started as a cloud engineer and how to scale your career in cloud engineering. Currently, John is DevOps Engineer - @ALAT by @WemaBankOfficial and has spent the last h...

In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Olamide Jolaoso, a Data Analytics & AI Manager. Olamide shares how to start a data career, where to find data jobs and how to scale your data career. Currently, Olamide leads a Data Analytics team at  @WemaBankOfficial  and has spent the last decade building a community of data analytics professionals. He mento...

Can Nigeria transmit election results in real time? Can care workers have a better attitude? Elections and Medical Negligence concern and connect everyone like a common denominator! As Nigeria struggles to find its rhythm through another electoral reform process, Ayisha leads the discussion around the controversies surrounding the electoral reforms and why there’s an outburst towards Nigeria’s Nat...

Developer will lose their jobs to AI...AI does not burn out, take leave or get sick, In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Michael Okeje who describes himself as an AI Nomad. Michael opens us up to the immense opportunities that lie with using AI to scale businesses, SMEs and big corporations. He dares even individuals to practice using AI tools in the...

From digital ID systems, to internet services, funding, financial inclusion and digital infrastructure, who really owns Africa's digital future? In this episode, Tony questions the long term impact of foreign investments into Africa's ecosystem and the ownership/control question.

All the opportunities I have gotten till date...was through a referral - Femi Ogunbodede. In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Femi Ogunbodede; the Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Lead at Indicina. A data scientist with over 5 years of experience, mostly in the fintech space, focusing on credit, he enjoys running (having run two maratho...

What responsibility do we all have whether as elites or ordinary citizens? While Ekene leads the conversation on medical negligence, Ayisha is asking if there is an elite consensus in Nigeria? Responsibility is wielded and demanded as well from the ordinary citizen to the powerful elites. Follow, Like, Leave a comment, share this episode!

In this episode of Digital Spaces by Radio IITA, Dadjie Odok sits down with Dr. Francis Muthoni, a GIS and Remote Sensing Scientist, to explore the role of geospatial technologies in modern agriculture and how they are being applied at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Dr. Muthoni walks listeners through some of IITA’s key geospatial tools and innovations, explaining how...

"Dealing with burnout? Step away from the laptop...have some food & sleep" In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Oluwaseyi Oluwagbamila, a Senior Analytics Engineer at Piggyvest. Oluwaseyi or Seyi or Starboy (as he's fondly called), shares insights into the daily life of an Analytics professional in a fintech startup in Nigeria. Seyi who moved from...

In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host Philip Ade-Akanbi sits down with Gift Ojeabulu, Co-founder of  @datafestafrica351  and DataFestAfrica, to explore the role of community, mentorship, and advocacy in shaping Africa’s data and AI ecosystem. Gift shares insights into his journey from software development to developer relations, explains how African industries; from fintech to ente...

Instagram didn’t just add features in 2025, it changed how we post, scroll, and connect. Tune in as we break down what changed, what stuck, and why it matters.

At the intersection of Business and Law trends is what this episode offers.   Managing Partner & Cofounder at Pavestones Legal teams up with a Senior Associate at the firm to walk Tony through the business and law trends that have defined 2025 in Nigeria.