Ayodele

Faith + Nation Building + Tech!
'solutionsCraftsman', first of the call. 🔥😎

[CHESS IN SLUMS AFRICA @chessinslums]

A vision is only as strong as the community that believes in it, and we're grateful to have a thriving community that continues to show up, contribute, and help create new possibilities.

That's why we're intentional about building more than just a network by creating a space where meaningful relationships are formed, opportunities are shared, and every member is empowered to thrive.

The maiden edition of Chess & Sip was a beautiful reflection of that vision.

For the first time, members of our online community came together offline to connect, from engaging conversations and exciting chess matches to fun games and refreshing interactions, every moment reflected the culture we're intentionally building, a community where everyone belongs and every connection has the potential to become something impactful.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and made the day truly memorable. Here's to many more moments of learning, connecting, and growing together.

If you missed this edition and want to be part of our community; be the first to know about our upcoming events, opportunities, and everything we're building together. Join our community channel: https://t.co/eUBUUQJfet

[Yiaga Africa @YIAGA]

This week’s Gen Z Series is asking the question everyone should be thinking about: Are we about to repeat the Local Government autonomy story with State Police? The writer argues that Nigeria’s biggest challenge isn’t the absence of new structures but the failure to make existing ones work, questioning whether governors who are yet to fully respect local government autonomy should be entrusted with policing powers.

Agree or disagree, this is a conversation worth having, so read this week’s edition and tell us where you stand.

👉 https://t.co/dQyYDBl9SB

[Ayodele @otunbaCrafts]

@VectorThaViper V-E-C! 😅

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

I love the incredible people of SpaceX beyond words

[Alvin Foo @alvinfoo]

From “It’s standing up!” to the brink of history, what a journey. 🚀🚀

That raw, unforgettable video of Elon Musk in mission control, eyes wide, voice cracking with pure awe: “It’s standing up… Holy smokes, man!”, captures the exact moment everything changed. December 21, 2015. The first successful Falcon 9 booster landing. A feat many called impossible.

Back then, reusable rockets were a dream. Failures piled up. Skeptics laughed. But that single, perfect touchdown on Landing Zone 1 didn’t just save a booster, it ignited a revolution. Launch costs plummeted. Cadence exploded. Starlink connected the world. NASA crews flew safely. And the road to Mars became real.

Fast forward to today. Hundreds of landings later. Night landings on drone ships. Boosters flying dozens of times. Starship catching towers. And now, SpaceX stands on the cusp of its historic IPO, set to debut as one of the largest in history, valuing the dream at over a trillion dollars.

This isn’t just about rockets or stock prices. It’s about belief. About a team that kept iterating through explosions, setbacks, and doubt. About Elon and every engineer, technician, and dreamer at SpaceX who refused to accept “that’s how it’s always been done.

From that magic moment in 2015 to this milestone today, congratulations, @SpaceX. To @elonmusk, the entire team, and everyone who believed.

The future isn’t coming. SpaceX is building it, booster by booster.

What an inspiration!

[Ayodele @otunbaCrafts]

@FinPlanKaluAja1 Elon Musk Sr 😁

[Ayodele @otunbaCrafts]

@VectorThaViper "The Miracle happens while I'm giving it a go!" ⭐

[dára sobaloju @darasoba]

Pewbeam is live 🎉

This was just a dream, a dream I didn’t even know was possible—but I decided to pursue it anyway. Today, that dream is now a reality. We have a desktop app (Windows and macOS—this weekend) that can do all of this and even more. Over the last six months, I’ve pushed myself and my team hard, and I’ve seen people become hopeful and genuinely blessed by this product. I’ve received strong support from pastors, church members, techies, and several media houses and reporters. It has been a great honor to spend myself on something worthwhile.

We’ve built an AI-native presentation app that displays relevant scriptures on screen in under 80 ms, without needing a volunteer. We’re starting with scriptures, but we’re growing into a comprehensive presentation software, with slides launching next month.

From testing @pewbeam_ai in churches over the last four weeks, pastors have been able to focus on what matters instead of juggling or micromanaging the media team while preaching. Church members have been able to follow their pastor’s references in real time and take better notes. In the words of a member from one of the test churches: “Pewbeam changed the way I follow sermons in church completely.” This is the kind of impact I see Pewbeam having on people’s faith and on how church and worship are done.

Pewbeam’s mission is to ensure the Church is not left behind in the AI era. We’re starting with this application, with many more to come in the next few months. We’ll keep working with stakeholders in the Christian faith, collect feedback, and build tools that better support discipleship. And unlike previous waves of technology, I believe we can be among the first movers in this AI revolution.

With all that said, the final build of the app is ready, and we’re launching for public download on February 25, 2026. The app has a generous free tier for small churches and fellowships, and a paid plan (location-based pricing) that unlocks unlimited access to all features.

If you’ve been following this journey, I appreciate you, and I assure you it will be worth it.

Please download, subscribe, and use in your church.

[Yiaga Africa @YIAGA]

Are you 25+ and ready to lead? You have met one criterion for joining the #ReadyToRun Bootcamp. Be part of a movement that gives Nigerian citizens the political education, campaign training, and mentorship needed to contest in 2027.

Verify your eligibility and register today at https://t.co/RSZAMEBAr1

#democracyinaction #yiagaafrica

[Tunde Onakoya @Tunde_OD]

2025 has been the greatest year of not just my personal life, but of the chess in slums project as well. Beyond grateful to all of our partners for making our dreams possible .

Here’s to doing more great things from small places together. We go again next year!

[CHESS IN SLUMS AFRICA @chessinslums]

Our robotics team secured 2nd place at the STEMite-NAFESS Innovation Challenge 2025, a highly competitive competition that brought together brilliant young minds, bold ideas, and innovative solutions from across Nigeria.

In under a year of exposing them to STEM, their dedication, curiosity, and commitment translated into excellence on a national stage.

A big thank you to our instructors and mentors whose patience, guidance, and dedication shaped this journey.

For partnerships and sponsorships across any of our programs, please reach out to us via : [email protected]

NAIRA ACCOUNT
0089938330
Sterling Bank
Chess in Slums Africa Initiative

#ChessInSlumsAfrica #UnveilingRoyaltyInEveryChild #ChessInNigeria #TundeOnakoya

[CHESS IN SLUMS AFRICA @chessinslums]

Our champions stepping out in style

#ChessInSlumsAfrica #UnveilingRoyaltyInEveryChild #ChessInNigeria #TundeOnakoya #IsaleEkoChessDream

[Google @Google]

This is Gemini 3 ⚡

[CHESS IN SLUMS AFRICA @chessinslums]

Our Summer Chess Classes kicked off this week, and the progress so far has been impressive; participants have been learning fast, engaging actively, and applying their lessons on the board.

They were especially thrilled to have @Tunde_OD, take some of the sessions.

[Ayodele @otunbaCrafts]

Alafia - Discovery Survey
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Hi there!

We’re a team working on new ways to make financial services more accessible and useful in Nigeria and beyond.

Could you please spare 3 minutes to fill out this short survey? Your feedback means a lot to us and would

[Ayodele @otunbaCrafts]

help shape true solutions for everyone.

Thanks in advance! 🚀🚀

[Ayodele @otunbaCrafts]

Alafia - Discovery Survey
https://t.co/4fTRBrdNTM

Hi there!

We’re a team working on new ways to make financial services more accessible and useful in Nigeria and beyond.

Could you please spare 3 minutes to fill out this short survey? Your feedback means a lot to us and would

[Isaac Okeke @Okekeissac]

Laddr is now live‼️

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[CHESS IN SLUMS AFRICA @chessinslums]

Join us as we give kids a summer to remember ❤️

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[CHESS IN SLUMS AFRICA @chessinslums]

From that first move, by @Tunde_OD to impacting countless lives, every move made has been transformative.

Today, as we celebrate be reminded you have the opportunity to make a difference and become a catalyst for change through one MOVE.

Happy international Chess Day ♟️

#Chess