David Afolayan
525 posts
David is a tech Writer and Digital communications strategist. He is a keen observer of topical developments in the global tech space.
He follows the news, gets the details, reads between the lines and points out what is evident but not obvious.
David has about 9 years of cognate experience in branding, digital communications, content strategy and tech journalism. He has offered communications consulting services to key industry leaders and corporate organisations in the technology, banking and support services sector.
He has a Master’s Degree in the English Language from the University of Lagos.
David Afolayan is the Co-founder and Content Chief at Technext.
“If you want to get the best out of your employees, it is best not to monitor them”- A chat with Hyther Nizam of Zoho on workplace privacy
He explains that while it is important to protect employees and their data without necessarily monitoring them, there is a need to monitor and protect the data of the consumers...
“Our goal is to provide access to 2.5m professionals”- Ayo Akinmade, on Regus’ plans as it opens a new workspace in Lagos
The flagship brand of Global workspace provider, International Workplace Group (IWG) Plc, Regus, has unveiled its newest network…
5 major trends that will define the African tech space in 2023
It is not unusual for folks to be anxious about future possibilities. 2022 Is the 3rd in a…
Techstars Toronto hosts Demo Day Watch party for Winter 2022 cohort in Lagos
Two startups (Glover and Klas) presented to the audience at EWL. It also featured a brief one-on-one session with alumni founders...
Austin Okere receives Special Leadership Award at 2022 Nigerian Fintech Awards
Mr Okere was among 10 notable individuals in the Nigerian tech ecosystem singled out for special recognition in celebration of their contributions...
Design Indaba partners with Google to showcase African creatives through Colours of Africa project
"This project tells a story of a continent through the universally accessible lens”- Design Indaba’s founder Ravi Naidoo
Google partners CyArk, Adunni Olorisha Trust to digitally preserve Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove
The project seeks to support site managers in digitally documenting heritage sites at risk due to climate change...
Google to host its first African cloud region in South Africa. Gives report on $1bn fund
The news came at the second Google for Africa event today...
3 years anniversary: Nigerian mobility startup, Treepz launches business service
Mobility startup, Treepz, celebrated three years of entering the Nigerian e-hailing sector last week. The transport company began…
Announcing Technext Coinference 2.0: Africa’s largest blockchain gathering is bigger and better
Being a hybrid event (combination of physical and virtual participation), last year's event had in attendance a total of 2,162 cryptocurrency enthusiasts, innovators and regulators...














