Every single day, over 122 million people from various demographics use YouTube for various things that can’t be gotten elsewhere. Ranked as the second most popular social network after Facebook, YouTube has evolved from its original purpose as a video-dating platform to a multifaceted powerhouse that meets our needs in ways we didn’t even know […]
One of the unspoken rules of technological innovation is to consistently launch products that are at least a bit better than the last. However, when it seemed the tech world had wholly embraced this principle, Human Mobile Devices (HMD), in collaboration with Mattel, has taken a seemingly backwards step in the right direction with the […]
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Despite the global creative industry’s impressive growth and the financial opportunities it has unlocked for creators on digital platforms, African creators remain significantly underrepresented in the financial returns. As of March 2024, the global creative economy is valued at $156.37 billion, yet Africa contributes less than 3% as opposed to North America, which commands the […]
Over the past seven years, Peace Itimi has been at the forefront of the tech revolution in Nigeria, contributing to its growth through her multifaceted skillet: digital marketing, content creation, storytelling, and public speaking. Peace went from nursing an interest in medicine to studying medical biochemistry and eventually not practising after her graduation from Delta […]
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Have you seen Atlas — the 2024 sci-fi movie where Jennifer Lopez and her team used AI-powered robotic mech suits to go head-to-head with Harlan—the world’s first AI terrorist—and his legion of AI armies? For much of the film, Lopez was inside her robotic mech suit, Smith, as both entirely different entities, overcame initial fits […]
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The borders between African countries may appear peaceful on maps, but the one between South Africa and Nigeria tells a different story. Both countries have been nurturing an intense rivalry that dates back to the 1990s, and it has seen its battlegrounds shift from football to music, politics, and every other industry that matters. From […]
Every industry thrives on the pioneering efforts of thought leaders who envisioned an upward trajectory and created the means to realise it. Africa’s creative industry is no exception. Before now, budding creatives had to prioritise establishing a strong foothold in cities with expansive creative economies like Lagos, Kigali, and Accra to make a name out […]
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“There will be no more important issue in the world—not energy, not oil, not water—than that of talent. The places that develop talent, motivate talent, and use talent will be the places that move forward in the world,” says Professor Phillip Clay, former chancellor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Africa is plagued with […]
Two months after implementing a limit of three song lyrics per month for free users, Spotify has backtracked on the move, returning the feature to all users globally. What seemed like a silent update back in May 2024 has been in the works since September 2023 when users started noticing the unavailability of the […]
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It’s August 1st, and once again, the ambiguity surrounding the origins of National Girlfriend Day has sparked debate over its true essence. While many believe it’s a day to celebrate platonic bonds of friendship and love among women, others see it as a time to honour romantic relationships, and some argue that it’s a day […]
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Doomscrollig looks like a big word if you’ve never heard of it or given it a second thought before now, but the irony of the context is that you most likely stumbled on this article while lost in the act. Medical stakeholders describe it as the habitual and compulsive consumption of distressing news stories on […]
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The past six and a half months in 2024 have been monumental for the tech wearables industry. With advancements in abilities and designs, we’ve seen the releases of products that are no longer limited to wrist-bound fitness trackers. This year, wearables have expanded into new forms and functionalities, offering innovative solutions for gadget enthusiasts globally. […]
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