XRAtlas

In this episode, I sit down with Soji Maurice-Diya, CEO, NatCom (trading as ntel), an infrastructure investment specialist and seasoned executive, to unpack the complexities of Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape - from telecom towers and power assets to roads and public-private partnerships. With experience spanning top-tier roles, including at ATC Nigeria, Soji brings a unique blend of strategic...

What does it take to navigate the challenges of space entrepreneurship in Africa? How can we leverage space technology to transform critical sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and energy? And why is "Africa's time in space" truly now? In this electrifying new episode of XRAtlas, I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Oluseye Soyode-Johnson , a visionary deeply immersed in...

Shoyinka Shodunke is one of Africa’s leading figures in the tech industry, currently serving as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at MTN Nigeria. His career began in 1995 as a Systems Analyst at Texaco Overseas Petroleum Company (now Chevron Nigeria), showcasing his early inclination towards technology and management. With over two decades of experience spanning multiple countries and leadership...

In this episode,  @Thebabatunde  spoke with Temidayo Oniosun, the managing director of Space in Africa, a leading analytics and consulting company focusing on the African space and satellite industry. They spoke in-depth about the benefits of having a thriving space ecosystem, some of the challenges the ecosystem is currently facing in Nigeria and some possible solutions; Temidayo shares his inspi...

Mr. Abubakar Yahya Sanusi co-founded Jopiter Studios in 2019, a digital fashion brand that creates virtual runway events, virtual clothing, sneakers, 3D avatars, and collectible NFTs, using digital illustration, blockchain authentication, metaverse characters, and augmented reality. In 2021, he launched Jopiter Inc, the parent company of Jopiter Studios, to revolutionize the fashion marketplace. H...

In this episode, Babatunde Fatai ( ‪@Thebabatunde‬ ) was Joined by Mr. Eyitayo Ogunmola, the founder and CEO of Utiva, one of the largest tech learning platforms connecting over 100,000 talents to global jobs across 19 countries. Eyitayo shares his journey, from his early experiences in product management and tech consulting to the inspiration behind founding Utiva and the company's remarkable...

Babatunde Fatai [ @Thebabatunde ] was joined by Dr. Eugene Ohu, who is a senior lecturer at Lagos Business School and principal investigator at the Virtual Human Computer Interaction Lab. He is a leading expert in Nigeria on the use of Virtual Reality in education, with extensive research on how immersive technologies can enhance learning, communication, and mental health. Passionate about psychol...

n the upcoming episode of the XRAtlas Podcast, Dr. Abiola Salami shares invaluable insights on nurturing human connections and leveraging emotional intelligence to thrive in a professional career and in the digital age. Like and subscribe to the channel, it really helps. Also, follow us on all social media channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatundefatai/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/xratl...

This week on XRAtlas,  @Thebabatunde  speaks with  @davee_ola , the Lead Gameplay Engineer and Co-founder at Dimension11 Games studio. He and his team are the masterminds behind Legend of Orisha: Blood and Water, an action-adventure role-playing game (RPG) set in an African fantasy world based on African mythology and Yoruba stories. Babatunde had some time to play the game in the episode and was...

In this episode, @Thebabatunde was thrilled to introduce Esther Ikoko, a multi-talented media production professional, 3D generalist, game developer, and animator from Lagos, Nigeria. With over 5 years of experience in video production and post-production, Esther has honed her skills as a versatile video editor and producer. She has worked with renowned organizations such as AccelerateTV, Epic Gam...

In this episode,  @BabatundeFatai  talks to Dharmy Adams, the Creation Tools Lead at TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa. On the episode, they unravelled the intricacies of TikTok's impact on content creation in Africa, explored the latest trends in augmented reality and social media, and delved into Dharmy's unique journey from traditional advertising to leading the creative charge at one of the wo...

In this episode, Babatunde Fatai talks to Nkasiobi Chukwu, a Nigerian multi-creative artist also known as Eclipse Nkasi. He is acclaimed as the pioneer of using artificial intelligence (AI) to create music in Africa. He has released several albums and singles, including Infinite Echoes, What’s Really Going On?, and Ogini. he and his brand have been featured by the likes of @CNN and @Reuters as the...

With the advancement of Extended Reality (XR) and Metaverse technology, the digital world is expanding at an alarming rate as the actual and virtual worlds combine. Many industries are benefiting from XR technology because it produces more efficient processes, maximizes training, empowers brands to reach their customers in new and innovative ways and allows individuals to collaborate in virtual se...

This episode of the podcast delves into the world of Extended Reality (XR) streaming, discussing its potential benefits and applications, as well as its future prospects. The conversation would also cover the impact of XR streaming on different industries and key considerations for companies looking to implement it. Listeners stand to gain a better understanding of XR streaming, its current state,...

On this episode of XR Atlas Pod, we explore the cutting-edge realm of  immersive technologies  and their impact on human cognitive abilities. and how this technology is been explored to tell stories in a more engaging way. Our guest,  Michaela , is a true master in this field. With a background in journalism, film production, and dance, she's a creative consultant who blends traditional media...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with  Steve Grubbs , the founder of VictoryXR, a platform that allows students to learn and interact in the Metaverse. VictoryXR offers immersive classrooms and campuses through virtual reality, where educators can utilize 3D objects and other interactive features to teach a variety of subjects. Since its founding in 2016, the VXR team has won the Gl...

This episode of XR Atlas Pod is a special one, this  XRAtlas pod segment is dedicated to promising startups rising in Africa and Globally , I have with me a dear friend and founder of SwiftXR Hammed Arowosegbe, SwiftXR is a fast no-code, cross-platform development solution for building lightweight interactive 3D, AR, and VR experiences. SwiftXR allows you to effortlessly create a project, drag and...

How has Ludenso been using Augmented Reality to Revolutionalize Education? Ludenso is an educational technology company made by thinkers and makers who build simple learning tools that include all learners. So far, more than 10.000 young, creative minds have used their products to learn, create and explore through playful AR experiences. ‍They are a small, but mighty young squad of people working...

Louis Rosenberg, PhD is a pioneer in the fields of VR, AR, and AI for over thirty years. He earned his PhD from Stanford University, was a professor at California State University, founded the early VR company Immersion Corporation, and has been awarded over 300 patents worldwide for VR, AR, and AI technologies. Some of the things we spoke about in this episode were: VR in the 90's - Surviving...

This episode of XR Atlas Pod is a special one, the  XRAtlas pod segment is dedicated to promising startups rising in Africa and Globally , I have with me Ugo Nwagu the founder of WeDisplayMagic3D, a startup in Nigeria looking to revolutionize the marketing sector with the use of Holographic Technology.

This episode was done with Rolf Meßmer the CMO of RAUM! RAUM is a virtual reality collaboration application that is fundamentally changing the way people work today and simplifying their interaction with the digital world. Its mission is to create today's most sophisticated digital work environment for extended reality​. A spatial ecosystem, in which third parties can offer their services and...

This episode of XR Atlas Pod focuses on The Metaverse and how individuals and brands can build with safety and inclusivity in mind, what sorts of discussions need to be had and why we must always put HUMANITY first in the discussions and OUR actions. I had a conversation with Christopher Lafayette an emergent technologist in virtual and augmented reality applying his talents to the metaverse, MedT...

Improving the brain through Virtual Reality (VR cognitive tech) This episode of XR Atlas Pod focuses on the Mind, how Immersive technologies can be applied to improving human cognitive abilities, the sorts of influence these technologies could have and have had on our individual and collective consciousness, the amazing research and works happening in the space and why they are so important. I had...

Michael Oscar Esio & Babatunde Fatai stand out as pivotal figures in the dynamic landscape of African tech and creative entrepreneurship. With their wealth of experience in the Games and Tech industry, they are fostering innovation and connected creatives in Africa. Join us on this Podcast episode as Babatunde explores Micheal's journey, accomplishments, and insights into the thriving Afri...