Articles by Emeka Ajene

Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Emeka is the Founder & Publisher of Afridigest and leads Africreate, a strategic advisory firm that helps global senior executives, corporates, and investors take advantage of opportunities in African markets. He also connects global capital to promising Africa Tech investment opportunities via investment firm Africapital. Follow him on Linkedin and Twitter.

The stories that defined tech in Africa in 2024

2024 was a mix of dark clouds and silver linings for tech across the continent. Here’s a recap of the year’s biggest stories.

January 2025

How the world’s best companies build strong cultures

A quick introduction to building company culture for founders & leaders of early-stage companies.

October 2024

Fintech funding in Africa down 70% y/y in H1 2024

Here's what you need to know.

July 2024

Insights from MultiChoice on the challenges of scaling consumer tech in Africa today

From currency volatility to consumer trends, here’s a glimpse from MultiChoice's management on what it's like operating a B2C business in African markets today.

June 2024

How Nigerian startups are digitizing payments in the country’s trickiest verticals

A look at three startups digitizing payments in sectors where Nigerians struggle to go cashless.

March 2024

Jumia’s road to recovery: A CEO’s bold moves to stop the company’s bleeding

Under new leadership, Jumia has taken aggressive steps to reign in spending and cut cash burn.

February 2024