Episodes
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Ready to Break into Tech?
Join us for an inspiring, no-fluff conversation with Isabella Ibeji, a trailblazer who made the leap from zero tech experience to thriving in one of the world’s most exciting industries. From battling the overwhelming learning curve to smashing stereotypes, Isabella pulls back the curtain on her journey and reveals what no one tells you about transitioning into tech.
Discover the real challenges, the surprising misconceptions, and the game-changing strategies that helped her succeed. Whether you're thinking about a career change or already knee-deep in the process, this episode is packed with the insights and advice you need to take your next bold step.
Thinking of transitioning into tech?
Craving the inside scoop on making it in the industry?
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Is Africa losing its best tech talent, or is this migration paving the way for a brighter future? In this episode of People in Tech, Zoka explores the rising trend of African developers working for international companies, the impact on local startups, and whether we’re witnessing a brain drain—or a brain gain. Featuring real stories, data-backed insights, and a look at what the future holds for Africa’s tech scene, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
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"AI in Africa: Big Potential or Big Hype? Nigeria’s 100M Naira Move & The Future of Tech"
Is Africa ready for the AI takeover? From Nigeria’s $100M AI initiative to Google’s secret lab in Ghana, host Zoka uncovers the bold moves, the funding gaps, and why your next boss might just be a robot. Tune in for real talk, surprising stats, and a few laughs as we explore the future of tech in Africa.
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On this episode today I dive into a topic that’s been shaking up the tech industry in Nigeria—Naira Devaluation. What does it mean for the tech sector and, more importantly, for investment in local startups?
Among other subjects like what it means for founders, startups, investors and what the future holds, I also share my personal experience of how I lost $50,000 investment into my startup Mandates.One.
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Ready to discover where the smart money is going in Africa? In this electrifying episode of People in Tech, your host Zoka takes you on a thrilling ride through the continent's hottest investment sectors of 2024. From fintech juggernauts to health-tech innovators, find out which startups are not just surviving but thriving and attracting millions in funding.
What’s Inside:
Fintech Frenzy: The mind-blowing $1.2 billion surge revolutionizing African finance. E-commerce Explosion: Meet the giants capturing $500 million and transforming online shopping. Healthtech Heroes: How $500 million is redefining healthcare access and innovation. Agritech Ascent: The $400 million push toward a sustainable farming future. Mobility Marvels: The $178.6 million invested in changing how Africa moves.Join Zoka for insider stories, groundbreaking innovations, and the secret sauce behind Africa’s most successful tech entrepreneurs. This episode is packed with jaw-dropping figures and game-changing trends that you can't afford to miss!
Click play now and join the tech revolution that's shaking up Africa!
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Since the announcement and revelation of the new Naira notes, Nigerians have seen a lot of changes in the country with respect to transactions and even FX rates. CBN governor, Emefiele, also mentioned the cashless policy which TG and Zoka dissected in this episode. Although the House of Reps is still fighting it, the apex bank governor insists that it is here to stay. Listen to the entire episode to understand what it truly means for the average Nigerian and local businesses.
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As CBN announced its intention to phase out the old 200, 500, and 1000 naira notes, it sent a ripple effect across the country. While it may have served as a deterrent to criminal activities and also as a step in the right direction for the new cashless policy to be issued come 2023, there are a few negatives that Nigerians are currently facing.
Listen to get a concise description of Governor Emefiele's decision on the Nigerian populace and economy.
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Discussion about the impact of the Russian-Ukraine war and global inflation on economies and Africa.
The roles of China and America and the possible benefit Africa can get considering the potential pipelines to be run from West Africa to Europe. It is also an expository conversation on India’s potential, China’s race to overthrow the USA in the future driven by IoT, and how Africa may position herself to be at par with other global powers if her countries collaborate and integrate their commerce/currency.
This explains how Gadafi was way ahead of his time and probably why Africa shouldn’t take sides in a looming World War.
A war is already on, over semiconductors, Oil, and economic dominance. Listen to know what Big Pharma wants in this and why the future is largely subscription-based and reliant on Taiwan's Semiconductors. -
In the final part of our Tech Series (How to Get Into Tech), Micheal Adeyinka explains the potential setbacks of being a tech professional or a newbie in the Tech Space. Michael is a trained Civil Engineer who pivoted early into Software Engineering and has since established his competence through his contributions to various projects in the last 6 years.
Listen to learn about the early pitfalls of starting out and how you can position yourself to avert similar woes while maintaining relevance as a tech professional. -
On the 4th Episode of the How to get into Tech series, Zoka speaks with Tim, the Co-Founder of Fireswitch Technologies and CEO of Sheda House on how a beginner can get his/her first job as a Tech professional and the potential roles within Tech with the highest compensation.
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If software engineering or programming interests you and you'd like to learn from a successful software engineer, listen to Christian Ndukwe simplify the steps to becoming a programmer. Christian is an Engineer at SAP and a Co-Funder of Surf Pager and iBiz. He has built apps for fortune 500 companies across Africa and Europe. On this episode, the third part of the "How to get into Tech" series, Zoka interviews Chris on the programming jobs/roles you can get into and what the requirement(s) is to start.
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Most people find the Tech space interesting and would love to transit into the sector but think they need to have coding skills. In this episode, the second part of the "How to get into Tech" series, Zoka lists out some popular non-programming tech jobs/roles you can get into, what their job descriptions are, and how you can get started in them.
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The Tech space has seen a massive influx of people and professionals from traditionally acclaimed sectors. The new craze of switching to a Tech career has had effects on startups as well as fortune 500 companies.
This is the first part of a series on Tech, how to get into it and what you probably don't know about having a Tech career. -
Central Bank is deliberately sabotaging whichever chance Naira has at resurrection. You Must be aware of it, and you should hedge against it also.
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Many people, including Africans in diaspora nurse the idea of building the next unicorn. While planning your business, you must understand the Uniqueness of the local terrain and why you can't scale in the same as foreign startups do.
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Who does the rent for Aso Rock go to and why does the Government lying to us about the country's Forex situation or economic status?
What you must do regardless of the lies you hear.
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It is common knowledge that Covid and the ENDSARS protest have deepened the existing recession Nigeria is facing. This episode highlights the important information you need and how to position yourself financially for the rest of 2020.
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What we should expect as a ripple effect on Nigeria's economy. Nigerian youths like the BreeqHive team witnessed and learnt a certain untold dynamism to the gruesome political structure and sham of a democracy we are currently involved in. By the climax of the entire uproar, the misunderstood stories of June 12th fight for democracy began to align itself to gain more clarity for what Nigerian youth considered a massacre at the Lekki-Epe tollgate where officers of the Nigerian army were ordered to end many lives of peaceful protesters who refused to adhere to an earlier announced curfew that morning of the 20th.
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The #EndSarS protests in Nigeria, the giant of Africa is a revolutionary movement bringing international attention to take note of injustice and perpetuation of impunity by the Nigerian government. The youth of the country have chosen to take situations into their hands and hold the government accountable. With several international support and endorsements from people such as Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, a change is about to be witnessed in Africa.
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Wondering what crypto currency is about and how you can trade it to make profit? You must listen to this podcast and grasp all the information Pandora and Zoka discussed.
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