Africa’s leading payments company, Flutterwave, has introduced the Accelerate Workshop, a two-day virtual program aimed at equipping young Africans with in-demand tech skills. Targeting university students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals, the initiative focuses on bridging the gap between education and industry demands.
The workshop offers hands-on training in four high-growth fields:
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity: Led by experts like Abisola Epoyun (Data Privacy Manager) and Nujinim Egwegbete-Odukwu (Head of Infrastructure Security), sessions will cover compliance regulations and security best practices.
Design: Ted Oladele, Mira CEO and former Flutterwave VP, will share insights on user-centric design.
Marketing: Noel Ozoemena, Senior Branding Manager, will teach storytelling techniques for impactful campaigns.
Product Management: Flutterwave’s Oluwatobiloba Animashaun will guide participants through product development strategies.
Beyond technical skills, the program emphasizes soft skills and real-world challenges in African tech startups. Participants will learn to navigate data privacy laws, ethical design principles, and market-driven product strategies.
Event Details
Dates: April 26 and May 3, 2025
Format: Virtual, with registration open via Flutterwave’s Calendly link.
Goal: Empower Africa’s youth to drive innovation and inclusion in the digital economy.
Yewande Akomolafe-Kalu, Flutterwave’s branding lead, stated: “We’re giving young Africans the tools and confidence to transform the continent’s tech landscape.”
