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 is also where I document moments that say something about life, culture, or the people around me. Have fun reading!

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Builders of Africa

How Lumi Is Bringing AI to Feature Phones in Africa

Lumi shows how an offline-first AI assistant built for feature phones can expand digital access in Africa by meeting users where they are, not where tech assumes they should be.

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My Journal

The Entrepreneurship Lie No One Talks About

Every entrepreneur fails. Most stay failed. Here's why the "never give up" mentality is killing your startup.

African Innovations

From Farm Waste to Clean Energy: How Nigerian Innovators Are Solving Two Global Crises at Once

Last week, D-Olivette Labs clinched the top spot at Nigeria's most prestigious innovation competition, taking home $115,000 for developing smart AI-powered bio-digesters.

Entrepreneurship

The Product-Market Fit Trap: Why Entrepreneurs Keep Building Solutions Nobody Wants

42% of startups fail because their customers had no market need for their products.

Tech & AI

AI Agents Are Here: How 2025's Breakthroughs Are Reshaping African Tech Innovation

While many are still getting comfortable with ChatGPT, 2025 has ushered in a different beast entirely: AI agents.

Personal Development

The Energy Revolution: Why Smart Young Africans Are Managing Energy, Not Time

You’ve blocked every hour in your calendar, color-coded it to perfection, yet by 3 PM you’re scrolling social media instead of working on that big idea.

Politics

When Institutional Extensions Become Political Questions

Last week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, whose tenure was originally set to end on August 31, 2025.

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My Journal

Leveling Up: Why Personal Growth Is the Secret Fuel Behind Every Venture I Build

A few months ago, I stood at the edge of a decision that terrified me: hosting the first-ever Africa Development Summit (ADS).