District Connect

In this episode of District Connect, Wofai Ibie, Community Manager, HEI Innovation sat down with Jude Feranmi Adejuwon, Practice Lead, HEI Innovation and delved into the topic  "Powering the Future of Africa Through Uninnovation"  The Conversation concerns the relevance of the recently launched white paper report by the HEI Innovation practice of CcHUB and iHUB. The report identified key barriers...

Africa's electoral landscape is changing significantly, owing to the interaction of several socio political forces and the increasing adoption of emerging technology. As countries across the continent work to strengthen electoral processes and democratic institutions, technology brings both opportunities and challenges. At the intersection of democracy and technology are human rights issues and co...

In this episode of District Connect , Cynthia Butare, a Senior Communication Strategist and the founder of the Imigani Project, shares her journey in Rwanda's creative space. Cynthia  shared a unique perspective on the growth of the Rwanda’s creative industry, reflecting on the challenges faced by local creatives and highlighting the opportunities within creative communities for collaboration and...

In this episode of District Connect, Seyi Williams - Ogunbiyi, Chief Operating Officer at Selar, joins us to discuss the transformative role of AI in the  creative industries. This episode dives into how AI is reshaping artistic expression, production and the business of creativity. From content generation to audience engagement, the conversation explores how AI can enhance the work of artists, de...

In this episode of District Connect, Tuyikunde Joel, Community Associate at Co-Creation Hub, sits down with Ola Okegbemi, Engineering Lead at Ennovate Lab, for an in-depth conversation on Prompt Engineering. They explore common mistakes in prompt creation, the consequences of these errors, and strategies for effectively crafting prompts to maximize the potential of AI.

In this episode of District Connect, Peace Itimi, Director of Marketing at Smile ID sat down with Dami Oguntunde, Co-founder/CEO at Harde Business School and Frank Williams, Co-founder at Topset, and delved into the topic " T he Edtech Revolution: Filling Critical Skills Gaps.  Exploring   how their EdTech solutions are addressing specific skill gaps in Nigeria. With a deep insight on how Topset i...

In this episode of District Connect, Chinenye-Tony-Chidolue, Managing Partner and Principal HR Consultant at Licia Ther Consulting sat down with Omotoke Olugode, DEI Specialist at Co-creation HUB, and delved into the topic of  "Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.  Exploring the importance of fostering inclusive environments where diversity is celebrated, and shared strategies on how organiza...

In this episode of District Connect, Osayi Izedonmwen, Founder at Tesaas Education sat down with Jide Ayegbusi, Founder/CEO at EduskoAfrica and Emeka Iroegbu, Founder at Exam Scholars and delved into the topic "  Providing Value-added Services to the Education Experience ". The conversation dives into how their organizations are working beyond the school curriculum to provide instrumental value-ad...

In this episode of District Connect, Tuyikunde Joel, Community Associate at Co-Creation Hub, has a conversation with  Kelly Gasasira, the Software Engineer Practice Lead at Co-Creation Hub.  In this conversation, they dive into the fascinating world of leveraging AI to verify and validate products in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

 In this episode of District Connect, Mojisola Adams, Portfolio Analyst at CcHUB Nigeria, sat down with Gbenga Agoye, the Investment Manager at CcHUB, and Kelly Gasasira, Engineering Lead at CcHUB Design Lab, and delved into the topic of  "What Market Product -Fit Is and Why It Is Important".  In this episode, they broke down what product-market fit is, why it is crucial, and how it can...

In this episode, Oladele Olafuyi, Founder of Kunda Kids, was joined in the podcast studio alongside Ferdy Adimefe, Founder/CEO of MagicLab Academy, and Bola Edwards, Co-Founder and CEO of Proud African Roots, to enlighten our listeners on the topic: From Naija to ToonTown: Crafting Local Heroes and Animating Dreams for Nigerian Kids. In this conversation, they delved into the magical world of chil...

In celebration of International Literacy Day 2024, we had insightful conversations with three EdTech founders—Frank Akinwande Williams, Co-founder of TopSet, Ojiugo Uche, Co-founder of Genti Media, and Michael Odokara-Okigbo, Co-founder of Nkenne. With support from Co-creation HUB, they are driving multilingual literacy initiatives to foster inclusive education across Africa.

In this episode of District Connect, Tuyikunde Joel, Community Associate at Co-Creation Hub, has a conversation with  Kayongo Brian Johnson on Robotics, different misconceptions, what it entails and it’s role in boosting communities in academic institutions and beyond.

In this episode of District Connect, Tuyikunde Joel, Community Associate at Co-Creation Hub has a conversation with Romerik Lokossou, Engineering AI Student at Carngie Mellon University on the intricacies of Data Science , AI and the role communities play in academic institutions for students in need.

Guest:  Jesaya Hano-Oshike, Managing Director for Basecamp Business Incubation

In this episode of District Connect, Tuyikunde Joel, Community Associate at Co-Creation Hub, interviews Kandekwe Mouna, an AI engineering master's student from Carnegie Mellon University. Mouna discusses her AI journey and shares her insights on the present and future of AI in Africa.

In this podcast episode, Rachael Onoja, Head of Operations at ALTSCHOOL Africa, engages in a discussion with Ojiugo Uche, the Founder and CEO of Genti Media, one of the 12 startups selected for the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program on April 30, 2024. They delve into how innovative ed-tech startups are breaking down language barriers to make education accessible f...

In this episode of District Connect,  Mosunmola Mare, Community Manager at CcHUB Nigeria sat down with Jude Adejuwon, the Higher Education Innovation Practice at CcHUB, and delved into the topic of  From Research to Spinoffs in Africa: Product, Funding, Intellectual Property, and Everything in Between.  We explored the intricate process of product development, securing funding, and navigating the...

In this episode of District Connect, Tuyikunde Joel, Community Associate at Co-Creation Hub sat down with Kome Sideso, UX Design Lead at Co-creation Hub, to talk about the world of Design & What it entails. The conversation mainly explored the launch of the product experience factory and it’s future plans on the continent.

In this episode of District Connect,  Mosunmola Mare, Community Manager at CcHUB Nigeria sat down with Blessing Azubike, the Senior Programme Manager of the Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB. We delved into the topic of  The Art of Networking and Its Profound Impact On Success  by exploring how "Networking isn't just about exchanging business cards, it's about forging meaningful conn...

In this episode of District Connect, Christian Intwari, Executive Director of Our Past Initiative, sat down with Tuyikunde Joel, Community Associate at Co-Creation Hub, and delved into what led to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, The Executive, and the importance of raising awareness with Kwibuka so history doesn’t repeat itself.

In this episode of District Connect, Community Associate Joel Tuyikunde sits down with Oluwaseun David, Manager Partner at CcHUB Design Lab , to get into the recently celebrated 5th anniversary of the Design Lab and the future outlook of AI.

During the March edition of our District Connect Podcast, Mosunmola Mare, the Community Manager, had a conversation with Adefemi Adewemimo, the Project Manager at our Design for Health Practice at CcHUB. This podcast episode dives into the world of impact investing in African health tech. We explored the current state of health tech in Africa, the difference between impact and traditional investin...

In this episode of District Connect, Community Associate Joel Tuyikunde sits down with Funto Adesola, the Chief of Staff & Communications Manager at Ennovate Lab . Funto shares how the idea came about for them to visit the Cchub Design lab for the learning expedition Program, the differences she noticed in the Ecosystem in Rwanda and Nigeria, and how she plans to leverage the insights and conn...

In this episode of District Connect, CcHUB Nigeria's community manager Mosunmola Mare sits down with Yvonne Eweka, the Project Manager for the GoVote initiative. The two discuss women in politics, tackling issues around democracy, civic tech in Africa. GoVote.ng  is a platform and campaign to educate Nigerians on how to register to vote in the General Election. The platform simplifies the voti...