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August 18, 2026Episode 7837 min
Byte-Sized Tech Pod w/ Hassan Balogun
Is Africa’s biggest tech problem really innovation… or access to funding? At Lagos Tech Fest, we spoke with Hassan Balogun, a lawyer and MSME finance professional, on how capital, policy, and opportunity are shaping the future of African startups. From bridging startups with funding to how AI and global shifts will reshape the ecosystem, this conversation unpacks what’s changing, what’s coming, and what Africa must be ready for. #LagosTechFest2026 #AfricaTechRadio #AfricaTech #StartupFunding #MSMEFinance #InnovationAfrica
August 14, 2026Episode 7821 hr 10 min
Beyond the Cloud: Sovereign AI, Governance & the Future of Intelligent Enterprises in Nigeria & Africa
What does it really take to build AI that is secure, governed, resilient, and truly within our control? Our conversation on Sovereign AI, Governance & the Future of Intelligent Enterprises in Nigeria & Africa brought together insights from policy and enterprise leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s AI future. Listen to the full conversation on Africa Tech Radio: africatechradio.com
August 14, 2026Episode 78251 min
WOYM EP 21: AI vs Human Purpose and Reclaiming Citizen Power
This week, Ayisha and Ekene discuss power dynamics, from Artificial Intelligence to leadership and citizenship, where do we draw the line? Are we ready for the profound shifts AI is bringing to our lives? Let’s examine the job loss, lost human connection, and whether we're educating the next generation for a world that won't exist Also in this episode, Ekene asks, “why is the average citizen treated like a servant in Nigeria and across the continent?” This episode digs into the cultural and systemic roots of this dynamic and how we can finally turn things right-side up. New Episodes are published every 2nd and 4th Friday! Listen here: africatechradio.com, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean and across ALL podcast platforms. Don't just listen, join the conversation NOW in the comments. Resources (Links): 1) Controversial Brick Lane Data Centre News Story by the BBC - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gk8dgnxdko 2) Mark Zuckerberg’s Op Ed on Meta building Super-intelligent AI for everyone - https://www.meta.com/thefutureisforeveryone/ 3) Personal Instagram Videos around AI a) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbWt0XfCYIW/?igsh=MWs2MWpwdGc5dml1cA== b) https://www.instagram.com/adwoaakoto_?igsh=aDU4amZmeHY5dmRq Guest Features: Tobi Lawson is an entrepreneur and public policy analyst. His work and interests revolves around technology and the political economy of economic development. Anthony Ibe is a broadcaster and content creator, whose work and interests revolve around technology, governance and civic engagement. Duration: ~51 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify| Apple Podcasts
August 13, 2026Episode 7817 min
$484M Cybercrime Losses, The Crypto Taxman & The Global Spam Crackdown
Cybercrime is no longer about hacking systems—it’s about hacking the human. From $920 stolen every minute across the continent to regulatory shockwaves in crypto and telecom, this episode of Tony’s Tech Side dives into the sharper, high-stakes edge of African technology and policy. Here’s what we’re dissecting in this episode: $484M in Cyber Losses: Inside INTERPOL’s latest report—Kenya’s 327% SIM swap surge, South Africa’s ransomware dominance, and the rise of AI deepfakes. Crypto Regulation Hits Home: Nigeria introduces a 1.5% stamp duty on crypto transfers, while South Africa's Reserve Bank cracks down on offshore transfers. Kenya’s Carbon Cap: Why Kenya is capping carbon credit exports to prioritize national climate goals first. The Regulatory Raid: South Africa’s R1M+ fines for spam calls, DRC pausing its digital tax, and Kenya’s $712M fight against digital piracy. Listen to the full roundup on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, & Africa Tech Radio !
August 12, 2026Episode 7807 min
The $6.2B Tower Takeover, Moove’s $2.1B Robotaxi Bet & The Asian IPO Route
In this edition of Tony’s Tech Side, we’re breaking down multi-billion-dollar buyouts, driverless futures, and a major geographical shift in where African tech giants are going public. Here’s what’s on the menu in this episode: MTN’s $6.2B Tower Buyout: Why MTN is taking IHS Towers private, delisting it from the NYSE, and taking total ownership of over 40,000 towers across Africa. Moove’s $2.1B Valuation: How the Nigerian-founded startup evolved from Uber vehicle financing to building "nests" for Waymo’s autonomous robotaxis. OPay vs. PalmPay: Wall Street or Hong Kong? Why Chinese-backed African fintechs are pioneering completely different public market routes. MultiChoice & Globacom: Moment raises $22M for payments expansion, while Glo dominates Nigeria's internet subscriber growth. Stream the full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, & Africa Tech Radio !
August 12, 2026Episode 7797 min
Byte-Sized Tech Pod w/ Tayo Babatunde
Is cross-border money still slow, expensive, and complicated… or are we finally building a better way? At Lagos Tech Fest 2026, we sat with Tayo Babatunde, CEO of Radiant Money, to unpack how Nigeria is reshaping global payments. From “payment local” innovation to sending money from Nigeria to multiple countries instantly, this conversation breaks down what the future of cross-border payments in Africa really looks like. #LagosTechFest2026 #AfricaTechRadio #Fintech #DigitalPayments #AfricanTech #CrossBorderPayments
August 7, 2026Episode 7789 min
Half Year 2026 African Tech Roundup: M & A, Deals, Debt & Others
The global doomsayers said venture capital was dry. The data says the African tech ecosystem is just growing up. In this mid-year review episode of Tony’s Tech Side on Africa Tech Radio, host Tony skips the PR hype and dives headfirst into the hard numbers defining H1 2026. Despite a volatile global economy, African startups locked in $1.44 billion in funding in the first six months of the year—a slight bump from H1 2025. But behind that headline number lies a massive structural shift in how capital is moving, how founders are surviving, and the human cost of efficiency. In this episode, we break down: Fewer Deals, Massive Checks: Why deal volume plummeted from 252 to 146, and how mega-rounds like Spiro’s $215M equity injection are shifting the landscape. The Strategic Debt Play: Why founders raised $614M in debt to aggressively protect their equity while expanding heavy assets. A Record-Breaking M&A Wave: Inside the busiest half-year for Mergers and Acquisitions in African history (63 deals!), including Flutterwave's $35M Mono acquisition and cross-border buyouts. The AI Paradox & Layoffs: The sobering reality of over 1,000 tech layoffs this year as giants like Jumia and Zap Africa openly swap human roles for deep AI integration. The ecosystem isn't in its infancy anymore—it's self-correcting. Tune in to find out what it takes for a startup to be "built differently" in 2026. Data analysis referenced in this episode is credited to TechCabal Insights.
August 6, 2026Episode 77714 min
How do Tech Companies Make Money?
You use WhatsApp, Google, Instagram, and TikTok every day, but have you ever wondered how these platforms make money, especially when many of them are free? In this episode of Cruise Ctrl, we break down the business behind the technology, exploring advertising, subscriptions, transaction fees, business services, and the role of data. Listen now on Africa Tech Radio , and follow for more.
July 28, 2026Episode 7763 min
Byte-Sized Tech Pod w/ Uwana Enang
“I see a future where everything is seamless.” At Lagos Tech Fest 2025, Uwana Enang, Product Leader at Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited , shared insights on the future of payments in Africa, cross-border transactions, and how emerging payment infrastructure could make commerce across the continent faster and easier. The conversation also explored merchant solutions, social commerce, escrow systems, and the growing need for payment experiences that work seamlessly for both businesses and customers. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for more conversations shaping the future of technology in Africa. #LagosTechFest2025 #AfricaTechRadio #Fintech #DigitalPayments #AfricanTech #CrossBorderPayments
July 24, 2026Episode 77550 min
WOYM EP 20: Amidst Global Chaos and Toxic Politics: Who Leads the Way?
From escalating conflicts in Iran, systemic corruption battles in Nigeria, and xenophobic friction in South Africa, to "us vs. them" mindset plaguing modern governance, Ayisha and Ekene explores who we turn to for clarity. Who are our public intellectuals, and are they stepping up to their responsibilities when we need them most? Topic 1: Where Have All the Intellectuals Gone? Ayisha dissects the "dumbing down" of public discourse (In Nigeria, now called the Olodo uprising), the war on facts and logic, and what it truly takes to revive critical thinking in an age of alarming rhetoric. Topic 2: The Antidote to Toxic Politics from weaponized religion to emotional baiting; Ekene explores how politics has turned citizens into adversaries - and why creating open spaces for robust, respectful debate is the key to healing our national discourse. New Episodes every 2nd and 4th Friday! Listen here: www.africatechradio.com , on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean and across ALL podcast platforms. Don't just listen, join the conversation NOW in the comments. Resources (Links) : Resisting the makings of an olodo republic - https://open.substack.com/pub/ayio/p/resisting-the-makings-of-an-olodo?r=cpynj&utm_medium=ios Guest Features : Prof. Matthias Chika Mordi is an expert on Economics and Banking, the Chief Executive officer of National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria and chairman of United Capital (formerly UBA Capital). Chika is a highly experienced and accomplished Emerging Markets Executive in Finance, Business Development Investments, and Public Policy. He is an Honorable Senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. Chika is also an Adjunct Professor, SAIS Johns Hopkins, Washington DC, USA. Duration: ~51 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify| Apple Podcasts Hosts : Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori #WhatsOnYourMind #AfricaTechRadio #PodcastRelease #PublicDiscourse #NationBuilding #CriticalThought #Nigeria #Olodo #OlodoUprising
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