Articles by Emeka Ajene

Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Emeka is the Founder of Afridigest, a media and strategic intelligence platform focused on African markets, and Co-founder and former CEO of Gozem, a super app operating across multiple markets in Francophone West and Central Africa. He is a Foundry Fellow of the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship and the author of African Founders at Work (Apress/Springer Nature, forthcoming 2026). Follow him on Linkedin and Twitter. | |

Africa is deliberately kept poor: Dr. Fadhel Kaboub on breaking Africa’s colonial economic traps

The Tunisian economist explains what's preventing African prosperity, and why pan-African cooperation is the only path to economic sovereignty.

August 2025

An ‘Entrepreneur’s Paradise’: Fred Swaniker’s vision for turning Africa’s problems into prosperity

While Silicon Valley chases the next viral app, this serial Ghanaian entrepreneur sees Africa's challenges as the foundation for building world-changing businesses.

August 2025

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

MultiChoice’s earnings reveal the harsh realities 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