Mubar Dauda

I help African organizations stop buying AI and start building with it | COO @AfricaAIHub_ | Creator of BAIDA Framework for AI Adoption | Speaker | Advisory

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

@ceo_wale Up up way….. that’s the goal….. I can help out with brand and content strategy to achieve your aim

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

@saheedniyi_02 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

@Jhoie__ @linuxfoundation @Andela @KodeKloudHQ Congratulations Joy

[Freyy @Freyy_is]

one thing i’ve learned from studying careers is that universities don’t just produce graduates.

they produce access. people often focus on curriculum, but curriculum alone has never been the strongest predictor of career success.

relationships with employers, alumni influence, internship pipelines, mentorship programs, and institutional reputation often have a greater impact on where graduates end up after school.

sociologists describe this as institutional capital. certain institutions accumulate trust over decades, recruiters become comfortable hiring from those schools because previous graduates performed well. companies invest resources there because they know they’ll consistently find talent, alumni open doors because they remember where they came from. over time, the institution itself becomes a career asset independent of the degree you earn there.

and this doesn’t mean students from less connected schools can’t succeed, they absolutely can. it simply means they must intentionally build the networks, exposure, and opportunities that students in stronger ecosystems receive almost by default.

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

@PiousGeek 🫡

[Madukaife 🪶 @PiousGeek]

ألم ترى
هل ترى

- they look very similar but they’re quite far apart in context. Nothing beats the Quran Man, nothing even comes close!!!

[Dr. 'Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani]

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the ‘Bosun Tijani Foundation Gen AI Fellowship.

Building on the success of our first cohort of over 80 fellows in 2025, we are excited to once again open this opportunity to young Nigerians who are passionate about Artificial Intelligence and committed to building solutions that address real-world challenges.

Through the 6 month Fellowship, participants will gain hands-on learning, mentorship, and practical experience in Generative AI while joining a growing community of innovators shaping Nigeria’s digital future.

If you’re ready to deepen your AI skills, collaborate with other talented builders, and contribute to the next wave of innovation, we encourage you to apply at https://t.co/4PbpiJxYBK

We look forward to welcoming the next generation of AI talent and innovators.

#GenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalInnovation #NigerianExcellence

[Wale Adeyemo @ceo_wale]

Founders, don't let anybody gaslight you with 10 bags of advice and endless mentorship, you need MONEY.

[Annie🦋 @DabereNnamani]

Good morning, beautiful people

Africa has always been a continent of innovation, culture, and resilience. Now it’s time to celebrate where we come from AND where we’re going.

Join us at the TDI Tech Summit 2.0 as we explore African Digital Ancestry Rooted in Culture, Powered by Tech

25th July 2026
Oriental Hotel, VI, Lagos

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

@sarah_nmachi Congratulations 🎉

[Technical Ben @TechnicalBben]

Poverty is dehumanizing.

I know because I lived it.

There was a time I couldn't afford a phone, decent clothes, or even transportation. Survival came before ambition. Every decision was about making it to the next day.

I'm not sharing this for sympathy. I'm sharing it because I know what it takes to fight your way out. I'm still on that journey, but these are the principles that changed my life.

1. Accept your reality, but don't let it become your identity.

The day I admitted I was poor was the day I started making a plan. Denying your situation delays your progress. At the same time, never let your environment decide your future. I grew up in a place where many people accepted survival as the end goal. I didn't. Your current situation is where you're starting from, not where you have to finish.

2. Learn a skill people already pay for.

When you're broke, your priority is increasing your income. Don't chase every trend. Learn a skill businesses already spend money on, whether it's marketing, sales, customer support, copywriting, design, or programming. The market rewards people who solve problems, not people who simply work hard.

3. Learn how to sell yourself.

Talent isn't enough. If nobody knows what you can do, opportunities will pass you by. Learn to communicate your value, ask for opportunities, negotiate, and put yourself out there. I asked for help when I needed it, and I wasn't ashamed to start small. One conversation can change your life.

4. Build relationships.

Most opportunities come through people before they come through applications. I intentionally built relationships online and offline. Help people, stay visible, and be known for something valuable. You don't need to know everyone. You just need enough people to know what you do and trust your work.

5. Live below your means.

When I started making money, I didn't rush to look successful. I kept my expenses low, stayed disciplined, and focused on saving instead of spending. Looking rich is expensive. Building wealth requires patience and good financial habits.

6. Create multiple income streams.

One income source is a good start, but don't stop there. Freelance, consult, sell a service, build a business, or create digital products. Diversifying your income gives you more stability and reduces the risk of starting over if one source disappears.

7. Think long term and keep showing up.

Escaping poverty rarely happens overnight. There will be setbacks, rejection, and slow seasons. Keep learning, keep improving, and stay consistent. Progress is usually the result of hundreds of small decisions, not one lucky break.

8. Help people whenever you can.

One of the biggest opportunities I've received came because I helped people without expecting anything in return. If you don't have money, give your time, knowledge, or skills. Build a reputation for creating value. People remember those who solve problems.

I'm not saying this is the only way to fight poverty, and I'm not saying everyone starts from the same place. But these principles changed my life, and I hope they help someone else build a better future.

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

@John_kings01 I talked about it in my latest video here

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

Have you ever spent months building a Power BI dashboard — gathering requirements, writing queries, building the visuals — and after the deployment, nobody opens it again? You are not alone. And the problem is almost never what you think it is.

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

@Data_Tweter Thank you Matthew

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

@cheftee_lead Mine💜

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

It's design and behaviour psychology — and nobody teaches data professionals this part.

https://t.co/6KrbG42s9K

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

Have you ever spent months building a Power BI dashboard — gathering requirements, writing queries, building the visuals — and after the deployment, nobody opens it again? You are not alone. And the problem is almost never what you think it is.

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

@emeka_boris Yeah, you’re on point!

Good to see you on my TL again

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

@Oh_Sahs Congratulations Osas

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

Life meets you at your level of Audacity!

[J.A Olaoye @JA_Olaoye]

One real-world thing that has held many of my mentees back is self-doubt.

And one real-world thing that separates those who succeed is their audacity to take bold steps.

I’ve seen talented people hesitate for years, while others with less experience simply took the leap and figured things out along the way.

As a mentor, I can advise, guide, and share my experience. But I cannot take the leap for you.

Having a mentor is not enough. Action is what changes lives.

Bet on yourself. Take the leap.

[Mubar Dauda @MubarDauda]

You attracts what you become!