Welcome to “AI Fraud Exposed: Unmasking Deepfakes & Fake Profiles.” In this episode, our panel of legal experts, ethicists, and AI researchers unpacks the alarming rise of AI-powered fraud. We begin with a jaw-dropping case of a Nigerian scammer impersonating Brad Pitt to defraud a French victim, setting the stage […]
Social engineering, deepfakes, voice cloning and identity theft; the dark side of AI? This episode is the first in the series on “The Dark Side of AI: Protecting Yourself from AI-powered Fraud”. It explores the ethical implications of AI misuse, its impact on society — from online dating scams to […]
Does Nigeria recognize crypto now? In this episode, we explore Nigeria’s groundbreaking move to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets as securities under the ISA 2024—paving the way for transparency, investor confidence, and a modernized financial market. We also break down the latest startup funding trends, where Q1 2025 saw a […]
In this episode, we break down the hottest stories shaping Africa’s tech and business landscape: Kenya’s High Court strikes down mandatory eCitizen payments for school fees! Lagos is becoming Africa’s second-largest data hub! Who’s investing? Nigeria’s naira-backed stablecoin (cNGN)—can it gain real traction? BYD launches electric cars in Nigeria—is the […]
As Q2 2025 begins, Africa’s startup funding shifts with just $50M raised in March, but Q1 bagged $460M! In this episode, we discuss the biggest stories shaking up tech, telecoms, fintech, and media across Africa. MultiChoice slashes dividends while Canal+ eyes a takeover Vodacom’s battle with SA’s Competition Commission MTN’s […]
From Lagos to the world! AI is shaping Africa’s future in ways we never imagined. I sat down with Dotun Adeoye, Cofounder of AI in Nigeria to explore the biggest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in the space. Take a listen to discover how AI is transforming industries across the continent!
What’s behind the global buzz of Visit Rwanda? In this episode, we explore how Rwanda, through its innovative partnerships with Arsenal FC, Paris Saint-Germain, and now Bayern Munich, is leveraging the global passion for football to boost its tourism industry. We delve into how these deals not only enhance Rwanda’s […]
In this episode of Tony’s Tech Side on Africa Tech Radio, we explore the groundbreaking concept of space compute with Rama Afullo, Founder & CEO of Satlyt. Rama breaks down how Satlyt is leveraging underutilized computing resources—like Airbnb does with homes—to democratize access to high-performance computing. We discuss the challenges […]
April 2025, will see a change in luxury phone tax in South Africa just as Botswana prepares to start receiving information from its 1st satelite, a lot is happening on the continent. This episode delves into the major happenings in Africa’s Tech ecosystem this past week.
