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    Obafela Killa

    Empowering Africa with smarter systems, stronger leaders, and bold ideas.

    2x Founder | Youth Builder | Empowering a Continent

    Obafela Killa

    Affiliations & Recognitions

    Microsoft
    Microsoft for Startups
    Harvard Business Review
    Harvard Business Review
    We Make Change
    We Make Change
    Microsoft
    Microsoft for Startups
    Harvard Business Review
    Harvard Business Review
    We Make Change
    We Make Change
    Microsoft
    Microsoft for Startups
    Harvard Business Review
    Harvard Business Review
    We Make Change
    We Make Change

    My philosophy is simple:

    there can be no change without the breaking of old things.

    How I Work

    Three pillars of impact

    Mentor Founders

    Guiding the next generation of African entrepreneurs with strategic insights and proven frameworks for scaling ventures.

    Build Ventures

    Creating AI-powered solutions and HealthTech platforms that address Africa's most pressing challenges.

    Speak on Stages

    Sharing insights on entrepreneurship, technology, and leadership at conferences and universities across the continent.

    Latest Insights

    Thoughts on building Africa's future

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    Nigerian student in outdated classroom, staring thoughtfully at a laptop.
    Youth Development

    🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Education Crisis: Outdated Curriculum, Underequipped Teachers, and the Digital Literacy Gap

    Outdated curriculums and underequipped teachers are leaving Nigeria’s youth behind. Here’s why urgent action is needed to close the digital literacy gap, and what we must do next.

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    A powerful photo of young Nigerians protesting during #EndSARS
    Youth Development

    Youth in Politics: Beyond Protest to Participation

    It’s not enough to protest; we must participate. With 70% of the population under 35, the future isn’t just coming—it’s ours to shape.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about working with me

    You can book me through the contact form or email bookings@obafelakilla.com. I speak on entrepreneurship, technology, and leadership topics. Rates vary by location and event type.

    Yes, I offer hourly mentorship sessions for startup founders and students. Sessions focus on strategic planning, product development, and scaling ventures. Contact me to discuss availability and rates.

    I take on equity-based advisory roles for startups that align with my mission of transforming Africa through technology. These are application-only positions that require a strong product-market fit and growth potential.

    As part of my mentorship and advisory work, I can provide guidance on fundraising strategies and potentially make introductions within my network. This is typically part of a longer-term mentoring relationship.

    I focus primarily on startups and early-stage companies. For larger organizations, I'm available for strategic consulting on digital transformation, innovation, and market entry strategies in Africa.

    Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly insights, follow my blog for in-depth articles, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter for real-time updates on my ventures and speaking engagements.