Our Man Crush Monday: Nasir Yammama is a multi-talented 27 year-old Nigerian creative technologist, entrepreneur, and nomad. He is intrigued by technology, design, enterprise, strategy, writing, art, philosophy, renewable energies, and agriculture. Well, a few words from us ‘Nasir Yammama, you are too much’.
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Africans rising Media development in Africa: Telling our own African stories
Africa is not a country, but for a long time a single narrative about the continent has been told. Western, Asian and European powers know the importance of telling their stories. Countries in these regions have established media outlets that sell their narratives, religious beliefs, social, cultural ideals and political philosophies. This is hardly the case with African countries, and it should be addressed.
Africans rising Nigerian student Eugene Ikejemba bags PhD in record time
27 year-old Nigerian, Eugene Chidiebere Xavier Ikejemba bagged his PhD from the University of Twente in Enschede, the Netherlands. He completed his PhD in two and a half years and his research focused on enhancing sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Africans rising Nigerian innovator Oshi Agabi reveals computer which can smell explosives
Nigerian innovator Oshiorenoya Agabi is continuing to sail through new heights having recently unveiled a computer chip that can smell explosives. The computer which is based on mice neurons and not silicon could be implanted into the brain of future robots, training them to recognise danger via odours, definitely the next thing in airport security.
Africans rising Nigerian economist Tony Elumelu donates $500,000 to Sierra Leone
Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation donated $500,000 to Sierra Leone following the mudslide disaster. The tragedy has drawn a huge show of support from across the African continent. Countries continue to donate their human and financial resources, and many Africans have taken to social media to bring news of the disaster to the fore when mainstream foreign media under-reported it. This is definitely how Africans should support each other during times of crisis.
Africans rising Meet Siyasanga Tundzi a designer turning unwanted things into beautiful pieces
Siyasanga Tundzi is the owner and designer behind the wonderful South African Hlubi Creations, a store within a store, where she makes beautiful accessories from what most people would throw away.
Africans rising Meet Nigerian entrepreneur, Oscar Ekponimo the man finding solutions for food wastage and hunger
Nigerian entrepreneur, Oscar Ekponimo is working to reduce food waste in Nigeria using an app he developed known as Chowberry.
Africans rising Meet Nkosiyati Khumalo: GQ South Africa’s new editor, the first black editor
Nkosiyati is making history as the first black GQ Editor and although the double title is a bit daunting he brings with him five years of experience at GQ, having worked as the GQ deputy editor and Style editor. “I remember not seeing many people who looked like me at a senior level. That’s even more true when it comes to lifestyle and fashion titles, not just in South Africa, but worldwide,” he says.
Africans rising Machine Learning: Your smartphone is smarter than you think
In the near future, you will be able to organize, plan your life, and take important decisions by simply speaking into your phone. How? Google has the answers, Ayodeji Rotinwa reports.