When Virality Doesn’t Pay. The Streaming Trap for African Artists
Music has never travelled faster or farther. From Lagos to London, Nairobi to New York, a hit song can go viral in minutes, blurring borders and collapsing distance. The rise of global streaming platforms has opened a gateway that was once sealed shut for many musicians in emerging markets. But
Neuralink Raises $650 Million to Push the Boundaries Between Brain and Machine
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s ambitious brain-computer interface company, has raised another $650 million in fresh funding, catapulting its valuation to a staggering $9 billion. The Series E round marks a significant leap in the journey to fuse human cognition with machines, drawing deep interest from both tech investors and bioethics observers.
The Smartphone Isn’t Dead Yet—But the Countdown Has Started
The smartphone has defined our modern world. For nearly two decades, it has been our closest companion—our communicator, navigator, entertainer, and productivity hub. But now, the tech world is looking past it. The question is no longer if the smartphone era will end. It’s when, how, and who will lead
Stop Dreaming: AI Will Take Your Job. It’s Already Happening
by Stanislaus Martins It’s no longer a question of if. It’s not even a question of when. AI is already changing everything—and jobs are right in the crosshairs. The dream of lifelong job security has been on life support for years, but artificial intelligence is pulling the plug. While we’re
The End of Ad Agencies? Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Vision Sounds the Alarm
A tidal wave is forming, and the global advertising industry might just be in its path. Mark Zuckerberg has sounded the clearest alarm yet: AI is not just a tool for optimization—it’s about to become the entire ad engine. In a bold interview with Ben Thompson of Stratechery, the Meta
MarkHack 4.0 – Experience Ignited: Fueling the Consumer Journey
As marketing continues to evolve at breakneck speed, events like MarkHack 4.0 offer a powerful lens into where the industry is headed. Taking place on May 23rd, 2025 at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, this year’s edition is centered around one big idea: how experience drives engagement, and how
Beauty & ‘Skinfluence’ – The WhatsApp Goldmine No One Talks About
By Franklin Ozekhome. Global Strategy Consultant x Pop Culture Expert The Secret Beauty Bazaar At exactly 7:42 PM, Ada’s phone buzzes. “Sis, this glow serum? My skin is giving ‘rich auntie vibes’ now! Buy before it finishes o!” She clicks on the voice note. It’s a friend raving about a
US-Based Sultan Ventures Expands into Middle East and Africa after Buying Out Egypt’s Acasia Group
US-based venture capital firm Sultan Ventures has acquired Egypt's Acasia Group, in a move that will expand its reach into Africa and the Middle East, in tandem with its plans to expand its global footprint.
Lontor Launches Advanced Residential Energy Storage System in Nigeria
Lontor Nigeria unveils its advanced Residential Energy Storage System (RESS) to minimize energy costs for Nigerians. The solar-based product can cut Nigerians’ energy costs by about 80 percent.
China Vows to Work with Africa on Nuclear Tech, Satellites and Space
President Xi Jinping said during a summit in Beijing on Thursday that China would work with Africa on nuclear technology and space exploration while stating that "no country should be left behind" on the path to modernization. The president announced this during his opening ceremony speech at the recently concluded