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andrew1703:
This is a very important conversation, especially as AI continues to reshape industries globally. For African developers and startups, getting ahead in the AI space will likely depend on access to tools, education, and platforms that make AI development more accessible.

Many developers today are experimenting with AI-powered platforms that simplify building applications and automating workflows. Tools like these can help smaller teams and startups innovate faster without needing huge infrastructure.
I recently came across a platform called AlgorithmShift that focuses on AI-assisted development workflows.
https://www.algorithmshift.ai/

If more developers across Africa start exploring these kinds of tools, it could definitely help accelerate AI adoption across the continent.

Yes it is a very important conversation

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Efe Ebieroma explores Africa's Unique Advantage


Efe Ebieroma is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer based in the United Kingdom. Efe Ebieroma is an ex-Piggyvest and Fincra employee who currently chairs AI Nexus, an AI-focused Society empowering students and young professionals. In this interview with Condia, Efe dives into the unique leverage Africans have in the Global AI Market and how it can be wielded for maximum Output.

Efe also touches on the necessary infrastructure and educational capacity for Africans to make headway in the global AI race.

Condia: The AI industry is new in Africa. Africa is home to 1.4 billion people. Are there signs that Africa will be a viable market for this industry?

Efe: Yes, there are strong signs that Africa will become a viable market for AI. Our continent has over 1.4 billion people and one of the youngest populations in the world, which means a growing digital workforce and user base for AI-powered products. Also, we have unique sets of problems and datasets, and data is the lifeblood of AI.

We are already seeing strong growth in areas like fintech, mobile services, and digital platforms, which shows that Africans adopt technology quickly when it solves real problems. An example of this is the telecommunication industry in Nigeria; Nigeria’s internet penetration grew from 0.06% in 2000 to 55.4% in 2021.

However, for Africa to fully benefit from the AI economy, there must be continued investment in infrastructure, digital education, and research. If these areas are strengthened, Africa will not only become a large consumer of AI technologies but also a builder of AI solutions for the entire world. and the government has a major part to play in it.

Condia: AI technology requires infrastructure to function optimally. Microsoft invested $1 billion in a data centre in Kenya. Can Africa, through global partnerships and local innovation, provide the needed infrastructure for AI to thrive?

Efe: Yes, global partnerships combined with local innovation will be critical to building Africa’s AI infrastructure.

When major technology companies invest in data centres and cloud infrastructure, it helps provide the computational resources needed to train and deploy AI systems.

However, infrastructure is not just about data centres. AI depends heavily on data, energy, and connectivity. As I said earlier, data is the lifeblood of AI, so African countries must also think carefully about data governance, privacy, and, especially, sovereignty. It is very important that Africans should own their own data, even if it is funded from external sources.

The best path forward would be a balance: global partnerships that bring investment and expertise, alongside a strong local framework and policies and innovation ecosystems that ensure Africa maintains control over its data and technological future.

Thanks to Microsoft once again for investing in Kenya.

Condia: Does Africa have the leverage to get ahead of other markets in the AI race?

Efe: Yes, we have a leverage with our young population, and historically we have been behind in many technological revolutions, but AI presents a new opportunity for us because the field is still evolving and no one has figured it out completely yet, not even China or America.

Our continent also has a large young population, rapidly growing developer communities, and many real-world problems that AI can help solve, such as agricultural productivity, financial inclusion, healthcare access and climate management

However, for us to truly compete globally, governments and institutions must invest more in AI research, universities, and innovation ecosystems. Countries like the United States and China lead in AI largely because they are heavily funding research and development.

I believe this time would be different, though. I am very optimistic because we now have access to information faster than ever

Condia: What are some African AI projects that are worth following this year, and why do they stand out?

Efe: An example is Data Science Nigeria, whose mission is to raise 1 million AI talent and build AI solutions that improve the quality of life and well-being for 2 billion people in emerging markets.

AfDB and UNDP recently launched a $10bn AI initiative to support startups and institutions in the AI industry

You also have institutions like the Masakhane Research Foundation developing natural language processing tools for African languages. Imagine a customer support agent trained in Isoko (my native language), Yoruba, or Hausa interacting with native speakers. African projects are interesting because they cater to our unique datasets.

If there is anyone who would build solutions to African problems, it has to be us, because we have context. So yes, our projects stand out because they are solving our problems

The Deep Learning Indaba society is another example, helping to grow a strong AI research community across our continent

Condia: In your experience, what are some of the important things an AI builder in Africa should be on the lookout for?

Efe: Infrastructure . Very important. We need to build our own infrastructure and own it.

As an AI builder, I believe you are building to solve African problems.

I understand, though, that deploying AI systems requires reliable cloud computing, internet connectivity, and data infrastructure, etc., but we can own one or all of the rails in this sector, and it doesn’t have to be all of them, and we also have African companies that have built some infrastructure that can be leveraged.

It’s also about self-belief. I currently live in the Western world, and they don’t have two heads, but they are very optimistic and determined people.

The second one is energy and computing resources. Training and running AI models require significant computational power, which depends on stable energy systems. We need to make provisions for energy generation, and that is why AI builders should be very outspoken with their governments about the need for stable electricity and funding to acquire computing resources or build them.

The government has a huge part to play here, and all AI builders should be major stakeholders in their countries and should hold politicians accountable, also because there is a limit to what individuals can achieve on their own, but with support, everything becomes easy.

The most important of them all is data and real world aplications of problems. We need to build unique datasets in health, agriculture, etc.

Our problems are different from those of the First World nations. We need AI builders that can leverage our own unique datasets and contexts to solve our own problems.

: Any closing remarks?
Efe: My conclusion is that Africans should believe in themselves.

Also, African students need to dream beyond Africa. When they acquire knowledge, they need to learn to dream. They need to accept being global citizens. The world is global now, irrespective of what you read in the news.

They need to have absolute confidence that they can go toe-to-toe with their counterparts anywhere in the world. They should learn Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Accounting, history and think beyond hypes.

These fields are what make up AI. Every single one is important. They should see that AI is the part by which they can become the giants that they truly are.

Efe Ebieroma is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer based in the United Kingdom.

In this interview with Condia, Efe dives into the unique leverage Africans have in the Global AI Market and how it can be wielded for maximum Output.

He can be reached on : https://www.linkedin.com/in/efe-ebieroma-800512150/

Source : https://thecondia.com/interview-how-africans-can-get-ahead-in-the-ai-race/

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rokana:
Please will like to be your room mate. I will be happy to contact you please

I didn't state my message well lol

Please does anyone need a roomate @manchester or bolton also is there a group for university of Bolton students

heykims:
CV is never necessary for visa application

how sure are you

LilChamp:
I don't have any previous Visa Refusal.
I received another nsf mail to show proof of what I have been doing since my graduation 2015.

The following day, I uploaded appointment letter, reference letter and NYSC certificate.

Haven't heard anything since then.

did you submit your CV earlier though

Hi guys, I need some help here. I recently got admission to the University of Bolton. For January 2025 intake. I want to ask if my school fees are like 13k pounds and what my POF will look like I am going for a 15-month program. Thanks

SSSbuster:
Help! I need advice. I was using a CD, but it burst. I know there's a drug that can prevent HIV infection if taken within 24 hours of exposure. To be safe, I sought out the drug, known as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). However, the ph0armacist didn't have it in stock, so they offered me an alternative called Aurobindo (see image below). I'm not familiar with drugs, but can anyone tell me if Aurobindo can be used as PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to prevent HIV after exposure?

I want t make sure I have the correct drug, as I still have time to go find it if this one isn't the right one.

Go to a teaching hospital ASAP

zubizareta:
You can share your GCMS notes here and let anyone with useful input also drop them.

The thing with my own GCMS note is that it is too detailed and someone who knows me from somewhere, can easily decipher that it's me but I can share it privately with anyone who can be of help.

Hi, guys, I was denied a visa on december for the following reasons by the Visa Officer with the reasons below :

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by
paragraph 111, I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will
leave Canada, based on the following factors:

• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel
for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).

• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the
details you have provided in your application.

Facts about my application
1. I submitted a POF with an opening balance with balance of about 500k and a closing balance of 9.7M
2. I used Payment slip of 500k per month salary.
3. I used a gift of deed from my pops to prove home ties and my dream to come back and become a consultant to tech companies in Nigeria.
4. Sellf sponsor

Docs Submitted
Bank statement,
Gift of the deed,
Admission letter,
police certificate,
employment letter etc.

Also, I need someone very good at writing SOP, I also have received a GCMS note.

cc Zubizareta, justwise , mfonox . Thanks

Queendiamond398:
My husband prefers been busy on his phone with his numerous exes, divorcee and single ladies than gisting with me if we are together, i have always want him to have peace of mind but it seems he doesnt think of that about me

Am begining to find peace gisting with his friend anytime he comes to visit, some persons may say i saw the handwriting on the wall before i married him,Hell NO! .He succeded in making me chase all my friend both male and female away but now have numerous to chat with and laugh and please himself.

He thinks his smart but i pity him, is just my home training that is limiting me to do some kind of evil things ,we will go for party or club he will leave me and go and be sitting in midst of other ladies, while some men will come and sit with me and making advances at me and he doesnt know. Some of his friends that are as useless as him and come with their wives or Fiance doesnt know young and energetic men do have quickie with their wives at the rest room

My religion and the way i value my body can't make me to stooop so low to do all those things but why will a man choose to neglect the wive to be dieing of boredom .

Because of lack of attention my Male Colleagues always try to take advantage of that and be chatting with me till midnight without him even seeing it.

We lived in a separate room that this his attitude can make someone to be cheating without him knowing but i dont want to do that Please someone should help me out
Please am dieing slowly i have confronted him so many times but he will tell me i dont have the right to tell him what to do

of all people in the world its his male colleague you want to cheat with. ARE YOU MADTTTT , can't you find other people ?

Hi, Guys has anyone who did not do upfront medical gotten a response from the embassy yet? whether positive or negative Thanks. I applied on October 6th and till now no response, my biometric was completed on october 10th

Saviourplease:
Good evening house.

I am in a dilemma and I need advice on what to do.

A bit of background about myself: I am a 29 years only child from a very poor background. I work for an IT firm which i joined in 2019 as a graduate trainee.

My total income is around 490k (400k from main job, 90k from a writing side gig).

My challenge:
Recently, My host have told me to look for my accommodation and I have been searching for houses. Unfortunately, the places closer to my places of work is expensive.

I work in VI and the cheapest mini flat I have seen in close vicinity is 1.2M at Ajah.

I also have have a building project I am undertaking in the village that is at roofing stage and my parents have been pressuring me to settle down as the only child.

My dilemma is this, If i go for the house at Ajah, it will eat a bulk of my savings, thereby making it impossible for me to complete the building project or even start the process of settling down.

If I go for a cheaper but farer location, I will be spending more time in traffic.

Please, how do I manage this?

Move to a small self con 500k house in yaba .

Realpaulpat:
Please Gurus in the house, Is there a school I can use this for on a masters program?

you don't need IELTS for most programs

Good day my people, I just did my BIOMETRICS. I want to know how long it takes for VFS to send biometrics to IRCC

Hi guys, please help me with a list of documents I will bring to the VFS application center for my biometric enrollment.

Hi guys , please how do I book an appointment at VFS global, I am confused I just got the message that I should submit my biometrics now

zubizareta:
You never needed it in the first place. Not compulsory. Save your money.

I also noticed I can't find my student visa application that I was feeling before on the portal. I am guessing they deleted it after staying more than 70 days

Hi guys my police character certificate is about to expire can I still use it in a month's time, please can I still use it? Thanks

how many days does one have to submit Canadian student visa?

Guys, please I created my Canada student visa profile in the ircc portal in July, and as of today, I logged in and can't find my applications. Please what could be wrong

ExperimentBoi:
I got my PPR
Submitted application: 6th Sept
Medical: Sept 12
Biometric & PPR Request: Sept 22

The whole application took around 2weeks.

I wrote all my life history 🥲 i nearly wanted to die while writing my SOP lol. Omo 20 page SOP 😂 first time application.

Thanks to the knowledge of this forum.

1. I need help with accommodation in Toronto, I’m starting in January.
2. I need help with starting my wife SOWP please.


For the SOWP, will I use my IRCC profile to file her application or she will need to create her own profile ?

I need hints of documents I should include in her application also please gurus.

how many months of bank statement did you use chief

Please on the CIC websites Canada requests the proof of funds for the past 4 months, I wanted to know if it's okay to send a statement of 5 months and some days.

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isioefe:
Hi, guys. I am currently working on my Canadian application using the study permit route and do currently have some questions. I saved most of my money in dollars using a crypto exchange to edge against the naira inflation. I got these funds via freelancing as a software engineer for years. Now I am bringing the funds back to my naira account so that I can apply for my Canadian visa in a week's time, I have gotten most of my documents ready except the SOP part that explains my proof of funds. Kindly advise on how best I can go about it. Thanks.

cc justwise , Army2022

Hi, guys. I am currently working on my Canadian application using the study permit route and do currently have some questions. I saved most of my money in dollars using a crypto exchange to edge against the naira inflation. I got these funds via freelancing as a software engineer for years. Now I am bringing the funds back to my naira account so that I can apply for my Canadian visa in a week's time, I have gotten most of my documents ready except the SOP part that explains my proof of funds. Kindly advise on how best I can go about it. Thanks.

skentelelady:
Yes it is a must you include it and the reason

Thanks but have you done it before

Hi guys, I want to know if I need to include my reasons for a previous Canada visa refusal in my Statement of purpose for Canada