My journey has been fueled by a deep passion for three core elements: community, talents, and startups. I am driven by a vision to see our ecosystem flourish.
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I’m John Kent-Adebayo, Community Advocate and Team Lead at Friends of Figma, Abeokuta, and I’m thrilled to share highlights from our just-concluded Figma Make-a-thon, themed “Your Startup in X Hours.” This year’s Make-a-thon was more than just a design sprint; it was an experiment in collaboration, creativity, and speed — and our community truly showed up! The Vision Our goal …
Continue ReadingTwo weeks ago, we hosted the Figma Config Watch Party Abeokuta 2025, and it’s still sinking in how powerful the experience was. As the lead for Friends of Figma Abeokuta, I’ve always believed in the power of community-driven tech ecosystems. This year, in partnership with ATB Tech Hub, my team and I brought together designers, developers, product managers, and tech-curious …
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Product management is more than writing specs, updating roadmaps, or facilitating daily stand-ups.
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A software engineer takes an idea (like a design from a UI/UX designer or a plan from a product manager) and turns it into something real using code.
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UI/UX is one of the most exciting areas in tech today, and it’s perfect for creative minds who love design, structure, and making things feel right for users.
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Some people love to solve puzzles and think logically, while others enjoy creating beautiful designs or helping businesses grow.
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If you’ve ever thought about working in tech but felt overwhelmed, confused, or unsure where to start, you’re not alone. A lot of people feel the same way.
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“2024 was a year of mentorship, innovation, and impact—building talents, fostering ecosystems, driving SDGs, and shaping national frameworks for growth.”
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This year has been nothing short of transformative, filled with impactful partnerships, strategic initiatives, and life-changing outcomes for the communities we serve. As we approach the end of 2024, I’d like to reflect on the journey so far and the milestones we’ve achieved at AYAF and the ATB Tech Hub. The Journey to EmpowerHER It all began in January when …
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It’s truly gratifying to see Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, recognized by StartupBlink as the 8th-ranked startup ecosystem in Nigeria and 1211th in the global space. This milestone represents years of collective effort to put Ogun State on the map as a thriving hub for technology and innovation. For me, it’s realizing a vision that began long before this …
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