The current obsession with 'AI' and 'Large Language Models' is a double-edged sword for us. On one hand, the potential for education and healthcare is immense. On the other, the bias in the training data is staggering. Most of these models have no idea about our history, our idioms, or our cultural nuances. They see us through a Western lens, often reinforcing harmful stereotypes. We need more African researchers in the room when these models are being built. We need our data to be part of the f

There is a narrative in the West that Africa is just a 'consumer' of technology. I am here to tell you that this is fundamentally false. In Lagos, we are not just using open source; we are building it. We are adapting it to our unique challenges—limited bandwidth, intermittent power, and diverse linguistic needs. When you build for the global south, you build for resilience. I’m currently working with a group of young developers on a project to localize documentation into Igbo and Yoruba. Repres

I’m often asked why I don't move to Europe or the US. The 'brain drain' is a real problem here. But my heart is in Lagos. The challenges we face here are the ones I want to solve. There is a grit and a creativity in this city that you won't find anywhere else. We make things work with nothing. Imagine what we can do with the right resources! I want to build a bridge between our local talent and the global stage. We don't need charity; we need partnership. We need the world to recognize that the

Why is it so hard for African developers to contribute to major global projects? It's not a lack of skill. It's the 'hidden' barriers. It's the time zone differences for meetings, the expensive data costs for downloading large repositories, and the subtle biases in the review process. I’ve seen brilliant PRs from Nigerian devs get ignored for weeks while minor changes from US-based devs are merged in hours. We need to be intentional about being inclusive. If your project claims to be 'global', b

Community building is not about numbers on a Discord server. It is about trust. It is about showing up when things are difficult. Last week, we held an open source workshop in a neighborhood with terrible internet. We had to share hotspots and work offline for half the time. But the energy in that room was incredible. These students aren't looking for a 'quick buck'; they are looking for a way to build their future. We need to stop measuring 'impact' by VC investments and start measuring it by t

The current obsession with 'AI' and 'Large Language Models' is a double-edged sword for us. On one hand, the potential for education and healthcare is immense. On the other, the bias in the training data is staggering. Most of these models have no idea about our history, our idioms, or our cultural nuances. They see us through a Western lens, often reinforcing harmful stereotypes. We need more African researchers in the room when these models are being built. We need our data to be part of the f

There is a narrative in the West that Africa is just a 'consumer' of technology. I am here to tell you that this is fundamentally false. In Lagos, we are not just using open source; we are building it. We are adapting it to our unique challenges—limited bandwidth, intermittent power, and diverse linguistic needs. When you build for the global south, you build for resilience. I’m currently working with a group of young developers on a project to localize documentation into Igbo and Yoruba. Repres

I'm finally starting to see the boxes disappear and the actual furniture underneath. This move was a bit more chaotic than the last one, but we made it. I've spent the afternoon exploring the local town and found a charming little bakery that smells exactly like my grandmother's kitchen. It's those small discoveries that make a new place start to feel right. Tomorrow, I'm going to focus on getting the kids' rooms finished. Once they feel settled, the rest of the house will follow. It's a lot of

The long-distance part of this life is probably the hardest. Video calls are great, but they don't replace having someone there for dinner or to help with the bedtime routine. I find that setting small goals for myself helps keep my spirits up. Whether it's finishing a book, starting a garden, or finally learning how to bake bread, having a project makes the weeks feel shorter. I'm so grateful for the community of other spouses here. We look out for each other, whether it's trading babysitting

Life as a military spouse is a constant lesson in flexibility. Just when you think you've finally settled into a routine, orders come in and it's time to start thinking about the next chapter. It's not always easy, especially saying goodbye to the friends who have become like family, but there's a certain strength you gain from starting over. I've learned to keep our home decor simple and portable. Every house we live in is different, but as long as I have our family photos and my favorite thro

Staying busy is the best way to make the time fly by. What's everyone working on today?

It's amazing how quickly you can make friends when you're all in the same boat.

Found a great local park near the base today. The kids are going to love the playground.

Coffee is my best friend this morning. Counting down the days until the next homecoming.

Another move, another stack of boxes to label. At least I'm getting faster at this!

being a travel reviewer is weird. people think i'm just there to find things to complain about. but a good review is about managed expectations. if you're paying $15 for a bed, you can't expect a 5-star spa. ngl, i've seen people leave 1-star reviews because the 'wifi was slow' in a literal mountain village. my process is simple: is it clean? is it safe? is the staff cool? if yes, it's a win. lowkey, the best reviews are the ones that tell you what the 'vibe' is. is it a party hostel? a quiet

austin is getting expensive. like, really expensive. but if you know where to look, you can still have a blast on a budget. i've lived here for two years and i've seen all the 'top 10' lists that are just tourist traps. fr, skip the downtown bars and go to East Austin. find the dive bars that have $2 beers and free popcorn. instead of the expensive boat tours, just go to Barton Springs for $5. it's the best spot in the city. also, use the bus! it's cheap and it actually works. tbh, the soul of

everybody wants the fancy hotel and the private tour. but for me? i'd take a 10-bed dorm any day. why? because that's where the stories happen. when you're staying in a fancy hotel, you're isolated. when you're in a hostel, you're forced to meet people. tbh, some of the coolest people i know are travelers i met while waiting for the shower. it's not about being 'cheap', it's about being present. lowkey, luxury travel is just moving your life to another city. budget travel is actually living th

my backpack is currently twice as heavy as me. why did i pack 3 pairs of shoes i'll never wear? tbh i'm a mess. real travel struggles.

people ask if solo travel is lonely. ngl, sometimes it is. but then you meet 5 random people in the hostel kitchen and you're friends for life. fr.