David Afolayan
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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.
Microsoft says it has invested $200m through its Africa Development Centre in 3 years
*Microsoft has invested about $200 million in establishing its Africa Development Centre | *The ADC West Africa, which is Microsoft’s 7th globally, serves as a premier centre of engineering for Microsoft in the region
Kenyan e-commerce platform Sokowatch raises $125m, rebrands as Wasoko
Sokowatch plans to use the $125 million to help fund an ongoing expansion in the cities of Abidjan in Ivory Coast and Senegal’s Dakar.
Meet the 15 African startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator 2022 programme
Google today announced the participants in Google Startups Accelerator 2022 (Class 7). The selected startups are developing solutions…
Philippines, Nigeria, Ghana are top destinations for diaspora remittances globally
A new report by leading global payments company, WorldRemit has indicated that the Philippines, Nigeria and Ghana are…
Google launches Mali Magic to preserve Mali’s 40,000+ manuscripts, art and culture
With the launch of Mali Magic, people from all over the world can view an array of manuscripts, music, art and over 40 000+ manuscripts...
Bitmama launches first African physical crypto cards for in-store payments
The new cards can be funded with stable coins - USDT, USDC, cUSD. So, users can spend crypto directly without first converting to fiat.
International Women’s Day: Google announces $1m fund for female entrepreneurs
Google announces initiatives to support African women entrepreneurs, including $1m Google.org philanthropic commitment and Hustle Academy cohort...
Cinema revenues dip by 70% in February 2022 to ₦190m as ‘Uncharted’ dominates
February 14 this year saw people spend less money as they would on days like that...
Google News Initiative searches for news innovators in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa with funding plans of up to $150,000
The Google News Initiative (GNI) today announced the opening of its third Innovation Challenge for innovators in the…
Africa now has 716,000 software developers, a 3.8% rise in one year- Google report
50% of these developers are concentrated in five key markets: Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa...














