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This Is Connectivity

A collection of 10 posts

OP-ED: Edge of the Matrix—Bankole Oluwafemi on levelling up in a world of unequal passport access

OP-ED: Edge of the Matrix—Bankole Oluwafemi on levelling up in a world of unequal passport access

For Nigerians, global mobility isn't just travel—it's a game rigged at birth. "Full-stack creative" and TechCabal founder Bankole Oluwafemi reveals how to hack the system and rewrite your sovereignty stats.

POD: From Meta to Independent Media—Fatu Ogwuche on personality-driven journalism and creative storytelling

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POD: From Meta to Independent Media—Fatu Ogwuche on personality-driven journalism and creative storytelling

Fatu Ogwuche, founder and CEO of Big Tech This Week, joins Andile Masuku on the African Tech Roundup podcast to share her journey from big tech to independent media, offering insights on research-driven storytelling, audience engagement, and the future of African tech journalism.

OP-ED: The New Rules of Influence—Ikpeme Neto on leveraging public persona for startup success

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OP-ED: The New Rules of Influence—Ikpeme Neto on leveraging public persona for startup success

Doctor-turned-founder Ikpeme Neto is building Wellahealth with substance over hype. His journey highlights the power of strategic visibility, public engagement, and sustainable execution in digital healthcare.

POD: Tinashe Mukogo of Money & Moves on building independent media that balances commercial success and public interest

POD: Tinashe Mukogo of Money & Moves on building independent media that balances commercial success and public interest

Former Deloitte consultant and Siemens executive, Tinashe Mukogo, discusses how his professional experience and corporate background are shaping his live, real-time approach to building a sustainable, independent financial media property.

OP-ED: From Couch to Connectivity—Building a global network on a failed podcast

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OP-ED: From Couch to Connectivity—Building a global network on a failed podcast

A squawking Hadeda ibis, a faltering TV career and a failed podcast in Johannesburg became unlikely building blocks for global tech ecosystem connections.

OP-ED: Systematic Strategies & DIY Innovation—Shaking up market education in Africa’s startup investment scene

OP-ED: Systematic Strategies & DIY Innovation—Shaking up market education in Africa’s startup investment scene

A new generation of African VC professionals is reshaping ecosystem education through institutional strategy and individual innovation.

OP-ED: Emergence Over Extraction—What Africa’s telco sector teaches us about progress

OP-ED: Emergence Over Extraction—What Africa’s telco sector teaches us about progress

Andile Masuku taps Lanre Kolade's insights on patient collaboration, creative capital and ecosystem alignment behind landing Google's Equiano cable in Togo, sparking transformative regional broadband connectivity.

POD: This Is Connectivity a la VC with Accion Venture Lab's Jasiel Martin-Odoom

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POD: This Is Connectivity a la VC with Accion Venture Lab's Jasiel Martin-Odoom

Discover how Accion Venture Lab's Africa Investment Officer blends digital savvy with authentic relationship-building to find and fund some of the continent's most promising fintech startups.

OP-ED: Unlocking Innovation—The power of prioritising connectivity in your strategy

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OP-ED: Unlocking Innovation—The power of prioritising connectivity in your strategy

Africa's innovation hinges on strategic, trust-based connectivity. Andile Masuku advocates for leaders to invest in continuous, intentional network-building.