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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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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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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My Journal
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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Tech & AI
The Power of Ecosystem Builders for Nigerian Youths
From free tech education to community movements like ADS, the community is growing. This is how you can grow with it.
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Personal Development
Don’t Just Code; Communicate: Why Soft Skills Will Take You Farther Than You Think
Yes, learn AI. Yes, build your portfolio. But don’t forget this: soft skills (especially communication) might be what truly sets you apart. Here’s why, and how to start building them for free.
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Politics
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Quest for a Unified Opposition
With Peter Obi, Atiku, and El-Rufai in talks with the African Democratic Congress, a powerful coalition could be forming. But can it succeed where others failed?
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My Journal
My Life as a Three-Time Founder: Chaos, Clarity, and the Vision Behind It All
Obafela Killa reflects on his journey as a three-time founder, and why building three interconnected companies in HealthTech, AI/Data, and Youth Development is not a bad decision.
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