Chimgozirim Nwokoma, Techpoint Africa
This week, we interview Chimgozirim Nwokoma, a Senior Reporter, Startups at Techpoint Africa. Chimgozirim shares insights on his journalism journey and perspectives on the African tech and business landscape. Chimgozirim also shares insights in regard to his writing motivations before
Joan Salmon, Nation Media Group Uganda
This week, we interview Joan Salmon, Reporter and Sub-Editor at Nation Media Group Uganda. Joan discusses her journey into journalism, which began as a way to utilize her passion for writing. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling and highlights what
The Case of the Infamous Form D
How not to blow your fundraise announcement while keeping the lawBy Ernestina BerryYou’ve put in the hours. Your team is solid. You’ve successfully traversed the rocky terrain that comes with getting those international investors and VCs interested enough in your
Simeon Onoja, Business Elites Africa
Journalists have the potential to effect real-world change with their written narratives. This is specifically identified by Simeon Onoja, Content Strategist for Business Elites Africa who spoke to us about his deep affection and craft for storytelling, as well as
Alexis Akwagyiram, Semafor Africa
Our spotlight for this week is on Alexis Akwagyiram, Managing Editor for Semafor Africa. His desire for a creative outlet, write and travel, and experience of writing for his student newspaper had prepared him to step into the world of
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega, TechCabal
This week, we shine our spotlight on Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega, Newsroom Editor for TechCabal and the writer of his own substack publication Notadeepdive. Muyiwa shared that growing up in a household environment obsessed with consuming news had a big part to
Peter Oluka, TechEconomy
We spoke with Peter Oluka, Editor of TechEconomy who revealed his passion for fact-finding, ideas and events, being able to express these interests through writing. This love has ultimately led him to pursue his career to become an accomplished journalist. He
Katja Hamilton, BizCommunity
This week’s spotlight takes us to South African-based Finance and Healthcare editor, Katja Hamilton of BizCommunity. She speaks about how her inquisitive nature as a child led her school teacher to point her in the direction of journalism. It was
Brian George, NTV Kenya – Nation Media Group
The focus of this week's spotlight takes us to Kenya-based broadcast journalist, Brian George from NTV Kenya. Brian emphasises the contributions made by youth in the Kenyan tech space. Moreover, he thinks that people are not being reached by tech
Benjamin Dada
We caught up with media entrepreneur, Benjamin Dada who was one of the first journalists to have founded a self-titled platform in a time where substack’s were not as popular as they are today. He also speaks about how his