Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Used to write for fun, now it pays bills. Feature journalist.
Senior editor @TechpointAfrica|Work|Talent.

[Techpoint Africa @TechpointAfrica]

From outsiders to kingmakers

See how @TechpointAfrica transformed African tech media against all odds.

@AdewaleYusuf_ & @MuyoSan's untold story of perseverance, vision and impact. 10 years, countless headlines.

Episode 1: The vision that changed tech storytelling in Africa

[Múyìwá Mátùlúkò @MuyoSan]

Last month, we gathered friends, family, associates, clients, partners, & team members to celebrate @TechpointAfrica @ 10!!!

Hearing how we've touched lives was truly heartwarming.

I also revealed our exciting new direction. Stay tuned as I announce publicly next week!

[Emmanuel Paul @eruskkii]

4 years ago, @nifemeah flagged issues with health & fitness apps like Flo.
We worked on this video to show how much data they ask for, and the growing controversies with sharing sensitive data.

Mind you, this was around the time when everyone and their uncle were dragging WhatsApp for a privacy policy update.

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

No!

[Black Girl @t_sadiity]

Coworkers are NOT your friends! Do your 8 and hit the gate!

[Múyìwá Mátùlúkò @MuyoSan]

10 years ago today, @TechpointAfrica published its first article. As we mark this milestone, here's our journey from a small tech "blog" to Africa's premier tech media platform.

When @AdewaleYusuf_ first approached me in Nov 2014, I told him I was done with tech journalism. But his vision was different - he saw beyond gadget launches and press releases. He saw Africa's tech future commanding global attention.

Techpoint Africa's first article went live at midnight, Jan 1, 2015. I joined a month later.

Those early days were about hunting down stories others missed - from sneaking peeks into Konga's warehouses to profiling "unknown" founders who would later shape the ecosystem.

Remember when Mark Zuckerberg visited Nigeria? That was our first big break. Our groundbreaking coverage went viral, and suddenly everyone who mattered started paying attention. https://t.co/9OYpKWkFpk

That's when we knew we were onto something big.

We didn't rest on our oars by staying in Lagos. We periodically shut down our office and launched the Techpoint Innovation Tour, traveling across Africa to uncover hidden tech stories. Starting with Northern Nigeria, we were determined to show that innovation knows no borders.

Over the years, I've lost count of how many people have told me they launched their tech careers after attending a Techpoint event, or how their startups caught local and international investors' attention following our in-depth features or Global Tech Talent visa validations.

One of our proudest was when Nigerian developer, Dara Oladosu, received an on-the-spot job offer from Twitter during our town hall with @jack.

These are the stories that fuel us - where coverage turns into real opportunities.

Fast forward to today: 700,000+ readers worldwide. 30,000 newsletter subscribers. Multiple flagship conferences.

But numbers only tell part of our story.

2023 hit us hard. After our Modern Workplace Conference, we faced a choice: 70% salary cuts or layoffs. I decided on the former but some team members still left, of their own volition. Those who stayed showed extraordinary commitment. We kept breaking stories even at 60% capacity.

We trudged on into 2024. Bet you didn't notice we were quiet on the conference circuit in 2024? That was intentional. We were in recovery mode, rebuilding, reinventing. We're coming back stronger in 2025.

Our vision for the next 5 years? We're quadrupling our startup coverage. Not just more stories - deeper, more impactful narratives that drive real change in African tech.

To every founder, reader, innovator, investor, advertiser, and partner who's been part of this journey - thank you.

A decade ago, we dreamed of making African tech mainstream. Today, we're living that dream. And we're just getting started

Here's to the next decade of African tech stories! 🚀

[Múyìwá Mátùlúkò @MuyoSan]

Today marks 10 years since @TechpointAfrica published its first article.

From documenting Africa's first unicorns to hosting groundbreaking events with tech leaders, we've grown from a small publication to reaching 700K+ readers.

But numbers tell only part of our story...

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

@sisinerd @TechpointAfrica Thank you @sisinerd 😊

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

My journalism story will not be complete without @TechpointAfrica
What would I have done without this team!

Thank you!

[Techpoint Africa @TechpointAfrica]

Raise a glass for Oluwanifemi Kolawole (@nifemeah), our Senior Editor, who’s just been crowned Tech Journalist of the Year at the Art of Technology Awards 2024!

Your storytelling and insights into Africa’s tech ecosystem are unmatched. The Techpoint Africa team is proud of you!

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

My addiction that year🥲
I don't know what happened, but since I weaned myself of this game, I lost interest in anything game. Almost 20 years now. Wonder what Road Rash did to me.🤔

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

Y'all, if Muyiwa is not your boss, I don't know what you're doing.😊

Thank you, boss!

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

My journalism story will not be complete without @TechpointAfrica
What would I have done without this team!

Thank you!

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

@TweetbyMayor @TechpointAfrica Thank you!

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

Y'all, if Muyiwa is not your boss, I don't know what you're doing.😊

Thank you, boss!

[Múyìwá Mátùlúkò @MuyoSan]

Well done @nifemeah 🙌🏽🙌🏽.

[Intelpoint @TheIntelpoint]

Nigeria is collecting more tax than other sources of revenue, with tax revenue steadily increasing since 2020.

In 2023, Nigeria's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) reached ₦2.43 trillion, a 26% rise from the previous year, largely due to a 33% increase in tax revenue, which accounted for 80.3% of the total (₦1.95 trillion).

Other revenue sources contributed 19.7% of the IGR, growing by 5% to ₦0.48 trillion.

Lagos led with ₦815.9 billion, while Ebonyi (+148%) and Katsina (+107%) recorded the fastest growth rates.
Only four states — Anambra, Kano, Oyo, and Sokoto — experienced declines, showcasing strong overall performance across the country.

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

Ever wondered how crypto tokens are made?

I thought it was difficult. But I discovered you don’t have to be tech-savvy to launch a token.

Creating a crypto token isn’t rocket science, you can make yours too.

But, DYOR👇👇

https://t.co/U3v4Lgvx2H

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

Individuals with advanced education are more susceptible to unemployment than those with basic education.

This is a discovery for me, but it totally makes sense.
This is what I found out 🧵

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

This is the proposition of short and long-term tech training solutions.

Understanding where one's skills stand with real-world needs and remaining adaptable can make all the difference. /6

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

Individuals with advanced education are more susceptible to unemployment than those with basic education.

This is a discovery for me, but it totally makes sense.
This is what I found out 🧵

[Oluwanifemi Kolawole @nifemeah]

So, what's my point?
While advanced education can lead to short-term vulnerability in the job market, it often pays off in the long run with higher long-term earnings and career opportunities. People only need to understand current market's stance regarding education and work./5