The Builder's Journal

    I write to reflect, to build in public, and to share what I'm learning as I build companies, mentor founders, and lead initiatives across Africa. This isn't recycled advice — it's real talk from the trenches.

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    My Journal

    How to Handle Disappointment as an Entrepreneur: Building Grit That Lasts

    The investor who went silent. The client who changed their mind overnight. The sponsor who pulled out. The KPIs you missed despite everything you gave.

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    A phoenix rising from ashes illustration
    My Journal

    How to Handle Disappointment as an Entrepreneur: Building Grit That Lasts

    The investor who went silent. The client who changed their mind overnight. The sponsor who pulled out. The KPIs you missed despite everything you gave.

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    African Innovations

    When the World Isn't Looking: Africa's Quiet $289M Innovation Revolution

    Africa faces challenges that demand innovation, not patience.

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    Entrepreneurship

    The Funding Winter is Over: What African Entrepreneurs Must Do Now

    Is African tech done?

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    Tech & AI

    The Great AI Race: How US-China Competition Creates Golden Opportunities for African Tech

    This past week witnessed a seismic shift in global AI policy that will reshape the tech landscape for years to come.

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    Personal Development

    Why Your Learning Speed Just Became Your Biggest Competitive Advantage

    The Learning Revolution Is Here, And Africa Is Leading

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    Politics

    Nigeria's Bold "No" to America: When Sovereignty Meets Deportation Diplomacy

    Last week, Nigeria did something many African nations rarely do with powerful allies: it said no.

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    How One Failure Led Me to Build a HealthTech Infrastructure Company

    My journey from HealthTech frustration to launching NexaVida Plus, an API-first infrastructure company for Africa’s healthcare systems. Read the full story.

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    African Innovations

    Africa's Funding Renaissance: The $1.4 Billion Story Reshaping Innovation

    While Silicon Valley debates AI bubbles, something remarkable is happening across Africa.

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    Entrepreneurship

    Key to Success in Entrepreneurship

    Entrepreneurship is messy, uncertain, and often overwhelming; but there are ways to navigate the chaos. I share raw lessons from building three ventures and the support systems that keep me going.

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