Speakers

MOONSHOT 2025

We’re bringing together some of the most audacious thinkers and doers in African tech, working on everything from fintech to commerce, energy, Web3 and AI, telco, cloud and more.

Ololade Israel

Chief Product Officer, Roqqu

ENTERING TECH

Ololade Israel is a seasoned engineer with over 7 years of experience leading software development teams and delivering high-performing software solutions. He has a proven track record of aligning engineering strategies with business objectives, fostering innovation, and ensuring the timely execution of projects. His expertise spans quality management systems, inventory tracking software, customer relationship management and system optimization. In his current role as Chief Product Officer, Ololade oversees a team of over 20 engineers and designers, driving productivity, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mitigating project risks. He has also played a key role in API integration, application performance enhancement, and high-availability solutions. Ololade holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics from the University of Port Harcourt and is deeply committed to leveraging technology to enhance business growth and operational eﬃciency.

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Ololade Israel

Chief Product Officer, Roqqu
Toni Akinmolayan

Senior Software Engineer, Busha

STARTUP FESTIVAL

Toni Akinmolayan is a Senior software engineer with a focus on backend systems and financial infrastructure across emerging markets. At Busha and Yousend, he builds and maintains high-performance remittance and crypto-fiat platforms, ensuring reliability and scalability for large user bases and complex financial operations. His expertise spans cloud-native architecture, real-time transaction processing, and building resilient systems that support global money movement. Toni began his engineering career in 2019, developing backend solutions for telecom and enterprise clients across Nigeria and Canada. He is passionate about designing systems that are not just functional but built to scale, combining clean architecture with practical problem-solving.

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Toni Akinmolayan

Senior Software Engineer, Busha
OluwaMayowa Idowu

Co-founder and Editor in Chief, Culture Custodian

CREATIVE ECONOMY

OluwaMayowa Idowu is an experienced editorial leader and legal professional with a robust background in media and law. As Editor-in-Chief at The Culture Custodian since March 2014, OluwaMayowa has been instrumental in developing a leading publication aimed at the Nigerian youth through diverse content formats. Prior experience includes working as an Associate at Probitas Partners LLP, where responsibilities involved drafting and reviewing complex agreements across multiple industries and overseeing the firm’s journal publication. Additionally, OluwaMayowa served as a Student Volunteer at Kent Law Clinic, contributing to community legal services while enhancing the education of law students. OluwaMayowa’s educational credentials include an LL.B. in Law from the University of Kent, completion of the Nigerian Law School, and a focused study on International Journalism at The London School of Economics.

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OluwaMayowa Idowu

Co-founder and Editor in Chief, Culture Custodian
Lanre Masha

Director, West Africa, The Orchard

CREATIVE ECONOMY

Lanre Masha describes himself as a “cultural architect,” dedicated to building an ecosystem that elevates creativity in Africa and beyond. With over a decade of cross-industry experience, he has become a leading figure in the continent’s creative and music industries.

Masha began his career in the United States with Fortune 500 companies PepsiCo and Enterprise before returning to Nigeria in 2014 to join the country’s growing creative economy. He rose to prominence as Head of Marketing and later General Manager of Music at TRACE Urban, where he built strong relationships with artists and shaped West Africa’s music landscape. Today, he serves as Director for West Africa at The Orchard, where he also co-founded MARS (Mother Africa Reigns Supreme), a sub-label dedicated to signing and developing emerging African talent.

Beyond music, his marketing expertise has informed projects with ART X, Nike, Heineken, Hennessy, and Microsoft, cementing his role as a connector between global brands and African creativity. For Masha, his work is about legacy, service, and amplifying African stories on the world stage.

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Lanre Masha

Director, West Africa, The Orchard
Adonijah Ndege

Senior Reporter, East Africa, TechCabal

CLEAN/CLIMATE TECH

Adonijah Ndege is a journalist and analyst covering the intersection of finance, technology, and policy in Africa. His work explores how innovation is reshaping banking, payments, and investment across the continent. He brings sharp insights and real-world examples to conversations with regulators, founders, and investors on Africa’s economic future.

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Adonijah Ndege

Senior Reporter, East Africa, TechCabal
Dami Olawoye

CEO, Rivy

CREATIVE ECONOMY

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Dami Olawoye

CEO, Rivy
Damilare Dosunmu

Reporter, Rest of World

EMERGING TECH

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Damilare Dosunmu

Reporter, Rest of World
Mr. Osa Odiase

CEO, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB)

STARTUP FESTIVAL

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Mr. Osa Odiase

CEO, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB)
Alexandre Rideau

Operational Director, Mediawan Africa

CREATIVE ECONOMY

Alexandre Rideau is the Operational Director for Mediawan Africa. He has produced a dozen iconic African shows such as C’est la vie, Sakho & Mangane, or Black Santiago Club. Alexandre also founded RAES in 2005, where he has experimented with new approaches to digital media and communication across Africa.

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Alexandre Rideau

Operational Director, Mediawan Africa
Mark Kaigwa

Founder, Nendo

CREATIVE ECONOMY

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Mark Kaigwa

Founder, Nendo
Yinka Ajose-Adeogun

COO Kemet Automotive

CLEAN/CLIMATE TECH

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Yinka Ajose-Adeogun

COO Kemet Automotive
Muktar Oladunmade

Reporter, TechCabal

FUEL: THE INVESTOR CONFERENCE

Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani is Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and a pioneer in Africa’s startup ecosystem. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), the leading pan-African innovation centre with presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, and Namibia. Since its founding in 2010, CcHUB has nurtured hundreds of startups through mentorship, funding, and access to resources, becoming a vital catalyst for Africa’s technology ecosystem.

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Muktar Oladunmade

Reporter, TechCabal
Margaret Awojide

Data Analyst, TechCabal Insights

FUEL: THE INVESTOR CONFERENCE

Margaret Awojide is a Data Analyst at TechCabal Insights, the intelligence unit of Big Cabal Media, where she works at the intersection of data, technology, and storytelling with a strong focus on Africa’s digital economy and development. At TC Insights, she develops insights that shape industry conversations and strengthen storytelling with evidence-driven perspectives. Her expertise reflects her commitment to making data more accessible, actionable, and impactful.

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Margaret Awojide

Data Analyst, TechCabal Insights
Frank Eleanya

Senior Reporter, TechCabal

BIG TECH/ENTERPRISE

Frank Eleanya is a Senior writer at TechCabal who covers technology, innovation, and policy across Africa. With years of experience reporting on digital policy, connectivity, digital infrastructure, and emerging trends in AI and telecoms, his work explores how technology intersects with society and development. He has written extensively on the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s digital future.

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Frank Eleanya

Senior Reporter, TechCabal
Tochy Emereole

Marketing Lead, API Business, Quidax

STARTUP FESTIVAL

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Tochy Emereole

Marketing Lead, API Business, Quidax
Aanu Adeoye

West and Central Africa correspondent, Financial Times

FUEL: THE INVESTOR CONFERENCE

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Aanu Adeoye

West and Central Africa correspondent, Financial Times
Lord Malcolm

CEO, Betrworkr

ENTERING TECH

Lord Malcolm is an entrepreneur, speaker, technology enthusiast, and fractional chief of people for tech startups, specializing in global employer of record (EOR) and recruitment. He is best known as the Co-Founder and CEO of Betrworkr, a global HR Tech startup that supports startups, scaleups, and enterprises with global talent sourcing, payroll, EOR services, employee benefits, visas, remote work asset management, and productivity tracking.

He grew Betrworkr from a one-person recruitment agency into a multinational HR tech company. Raised in Miami, Florida, Lord Malcolm earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Valley City State University in 2006. Prior to founding Betrworkr in 2020, he held leadership roles in marketing, business strategy, and HR at Dakota Bank, Wells Fargo, Magenic, and Microsoft.

Lord Malcolm is passionate about global teams, people, culture, and supports cross-border entrepreneurship and the future of work, especially on the African continent.

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Lord Malcolm

CEO, Betrworkr
Deborah Oguike

Growth & Audience Engagement Lead, Communiqué

CREATIVE ECONOMY

Deborah Oguike leads Growth & Audience Engagement at Communiqué, a creator-led media and intelligence firm building the knowledge bank for Africa’s creative economy. Through research, storytelling, and convenings, Communiqué connects 140,000+ entrepreneurs, creators, investors, and policymakers across 105 countries. Previously at Oui Capital, she strengthened ecosystem visibility and engagement for early-stage ventures. A lawyer by training, Deborah is also a seasoned MC and panel moderator, partnering with global brands like Meta, Glovo, and Interswitch. Passionate about storytelling and community, she advances Africa’s cultural and creative industries by bridging talent, knowledge, and investment gaps.

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Deborah Oguike

Growth & Audience Engagement Lead, Communiqué
Boluwatife Aiki-Raji

Founder, Carrot Credit

FUTURE OF COMMERCE

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Boluwatife Aiki-Raji

Founder, Carrot Credit
Ejike Kanife

Editor, Technext

STARTUP FESTIVAL

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Ejike Kanife

Editor, Technext