African Startups Are Growing Up. What Happens After the Hype?
For a while, the African startup story was almost impossible to miss. A young founder had an idea. Investors liked...
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There Are Jobs Today That Would Have Sounded Ridiculous in 2015
In 2015, telling someone you wanted to become a social media manager might have earned you a very specific kind...
The Resume Problem: When Everyone Has the Same Skills, What Actually Makes You Stand Out?
You learn Excel. Then SQL. Then Power BI. Maybe Python. You add a few projects, complete a course, collect a...
Certificates, Portfolios or Experience: What Matters More in Today’s Tech Job Market?
You finish a technology course. You pass the final assessment. A certificate arrives in your inbox. You update your LinkedIn...
Companies Want Experienced People for Entry-Level Jobs. How Did We Get Here?
You find a job advertised as “Entry-Level.” You get excited. You read the requirements. Bachelor’s degree. Relevant certification. Good communication...
The Dangote Refinery IPO: What Does It Actually Mean for an Ordinary Nigerian?
Imagine you are standing at a petrol station watching the price on the pump. For years, the conversation around fuel...
The Rise of the Side Hustle: Are We Building Businesses or Just Building More Jobs for Ourselves?
There is a particular kind of tiredness that comes from having a side hustle. You finish work at 5 p.m.,...
Stop Waiting for a Version of Life Where Everything Is Finally Settled
There is a sentence people rarely say out loud, but many people live by: “Once I get through this, things...
The Version of You That You Want to Become Will Require You to Let Go of Something
Most conversations about personal growth focus on addition. Add a new habit. Learn a new skill. Read more books. Meet...
Being Behind Is Not the Same as Being Lost
There is a particular kind of panic that can appear when you look at other people’s lives. Someone younger than...