To learn & memorize a new chapter of the Holy Qur'an, pls. do well to listen to Husary, Huzaify, or (my preference) Ayyubi. But to listen to an already memorized chapter (maybe to cool yourself and the ambiance) the masculinity in, and modulation of Shuraim's voice is unmatched.
Most people in this space know me for my Web3 work, threads, poems and community building around projects like Arc. But there's another part of what I do that I'm equally passionate about. I'm a physiotherapist and on the 8th of September 2024 I founded the @PhysioAfric2024 together with three co-founders: Stella Kanyori from Kenya, Flora Chumi from Tanzania, and Youssef Hassan from Egypt.
What began as a small hub with just a handful of members has grown into something I'm really proud of. We now have dedicated people stepping into a range of important roles. We hold weekly webinars every Thursday, and we've built a research team led by Abdulrahman Liman Umar. Chijioke Otikpa heads Capacity Building, Aminat Abolade leads on Technology and AI integration, Dr Kumpash is head of media, and there are many others like Mesenja, Cynthia Oguegbu and more who contribute their time and skills to keep the hub moving forward.
We're also part of a series of virtual bootcamps across different areas of physiotherapy on the continent. Tanzania hosted the Neurology Physiotherapy Bootcamp in April 2026. Nigeria will host the Oncology Physiotherapy Bootcamp this July, and Kenya will host the Orthopedic one after that. I'll be presenting in the Nigeria bootcamp. On the 13th, I'll be giving the opening lecture on the topic: Introduction to Oncology Physiotherapy – Roles, Scope, and Impact on Cancer Care.
My interest in oncology physiotherapy grew because cancer prevalence has been rising across Africa while rehabilitation specialists in this area remain very few. In 2024 I received a scholarship from the Cancer Exercise Training Institute and qualified as a Cancer Exercise Specialist Advanced. They later honoured me by adding me to their Medical Advisory Board : https://t.co/KPMIi7yGK2
Specialisation pathways in physiotherapy are still quite limited, especially in oncology. I'm grateful to the @MRTBNigeria for the clinical pathway they're developing. A new specialisation area in Neoplasm and Palliative Care will soon be available, and I was privileged to be one of the few people involved in developing the curriculum for it.
The need is real. There are so many patients who could benefit from these services, yet so few specialists available to provide them. I truly hope this field continues to grow and attracts more passionate professionals.
We're planning to launch a mentorship program for students and early career physiotherapists across Africa. We'll be inviting some inspiring colleagues to support it, including @ballzy_physio@Ademola_Alesh@aminataboladept@amazingphysioc@Sogoxxv@ChijiokeOtikpa@mary_akinwola@M_Beelloo@ummumuneer20@MuhammadAuwalMK@abubakarakig@Ayoishmshee@omogiftotundara@FauziyaYusuf2 and others who are already doing excellent work in the profession.
Building this has been a journey of learning, collaboration and service. I'm truly grateful to the co-founders, every team member, and everyone who's supported the hub so far.