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Music Streamers Collaborate With Telcos To Widen Africa Reach

November 28, 2023 by Culture Custodian

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency With African superstars taking to global music stages and a growing army of young mobile subscribers – consisting largely of Gen Z’s –

Technology

M-KOPA Expands Further In Africa With Initial Offering In Soweto

November 21, 2023 by Culture Custodian

Seth Onyango, bird story agency M-Kopa is finally rolling out its pilot operations in South Africa five months after it secured over US$250 million of debt and equity to fund

Technology

Why Technology Is Important In Business Communication

November 21, 2023 by Amber Akagbu

Effective communication is crucial in any workplace. Businesses of all sizes understand the importance of talking to consumers and their employees. The impact of technology on business communication is increasing,

Music Technology

The Tech Every Musician Should Be Making Use Of

November 7, 2023 by Amber Akagbu

Whether you’re laying down the bass in a gritty garage or crooning under the spotlight at your local open mic, staying plugged into the latest tech can take your sound

Pop Culture Technology

Segam Mobile Services: The Ecosystem with New Solutions For Campus Students

October 16, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

As the world continues to evolve and human problems take different dimensions, great initiatives are being developed to tackle these problems, leading to unique solutions and game-changing opportunities for consumers

Music Technology

Spotify Unveils New Feature, Jam

September 27, 2023 by Amber Akagbu

There are few things more powerful than connecting over a shared love of music. So over the past few years, Spotify has unveiled a wide range of new features, including

Technology

The Rise Of Lightsaber Toy And Collectibles: What You Should Know

August 21, 2023 by Amber Akagbu

The lightsaber: an iconic, glowing weapon wielded by the noble Jedi and the nefarious Sith. Its prominence in the “Star Wars” series, beginning with George Lucas’s groundbreaking 1977 film, “Star

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OjaNow is setting itself apart as a go-to grocery and essentials service in Lagos

August 17, 2023 by Amber Akagbu

OjaNow, a 24/7 groceries and essentials delivery company, operating in the heart of Lagos, is quickly making a name for itself by plugging the gap with convenient and reliable service

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No One Wants To Be A Villain: Patterns and Lessons From A Year Of Obasanjo’s Internet

August 3, 2023 by Damilola Oyeleke

The internet has rooted itself as one of the core facets of our lives, whether we like it or not. The ease and access it brings has rewired our experiences,

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Obasanjo’s Internet – Fisayo Fosudo

August 3, 2023 by Damilola Oyeleke

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is

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Obasanjo’s Internet – Ifeoma Nwobu

July 27, 2023 by Damilola Oyeleke

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is

Technology

Electrifying The African Car Market: BMW x3 Hybrid Will Be “Made In Africa”

July 6, 2023 by Culture Custodian

The announcement by BWM that it is investing R4.2 billion (almost US$225 million) into the production of a hybrid X3 model vehicle at its Rosslyn plant in South Africa could

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Taking Nollywood To The Next Level With Aki And Pawpaw

May 30, 2023 by Culture Custodian

By Gabriella Opara, bird story agency In 2002, Nigeria’s film industry – widely referred to as Nollywood – presented Africa with a comic relief movie called Aki na Ukwa. The

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From Threat to Solution: African Banks Embracing AI For Tailored Services

May 22, 2023 by Culture Custodian

Challenged by alternative banking solutions and disruptions posed by fintechs and telcos, African banks are shedding their caution and showing greater openness to tech solutions in order to diversify operations

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Mr Eazi’s Zagadat Capital Earns Big In Vydia’s $1 Billion Backed Buyout

April 17, 2023 by Opeyemi Rasak-Oyadiran

Mr Eazi is on a roll this year, and his investments are paying off through his VC fund ZAGADAT Capital. The young VC fund announced its first exit after gamma