AfriLabs

One conviction: that the infrastructure of Africa's future must be built by African hands. Ready to move from being spoken for to shaping your own future? Join us. bit.ly/422zMlK #AfriLabs #TheAfricaWeWant

At AfriLabs, locally-led is the whole point. Always has been. With 400+ hubs across 53 African countries, we are the physical infrastructure of African dignity. AfriLabs has spent years doing exactly that. 400+ hubs. 53 African countries, 200+ cities.

Our ED, @annaekeledo joins Brian Walusimbi, Chilande Kuloba-Warria, Atti Worku to go beyond the rhetoric. This session is about the hard, practical work of moving power, capital, and decision-making closer to the communities they are meant to serve. bit.ly/422zMlK

Join us tomorrow for the AfriLabs Peer Circle as we move past the jargon and discuss the tangible frameworks hubs are using to bridge the "Series A gap" and navigate the rise of local domestic capital. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/pcba3426 #AfriLabs #VentureCapital

Are hubs truly preparing startups for investment, or just for pitching? Join the next AfriLabs Peer Circle as we pull back the curtain on how hubs are effectively preparing startups for funding. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/pcba3426 #AfriLabs #Investment

🐣 Easter is a season of reflection and coming together. At AfriLabs, we know that the best innovations are born through community and shared vision. Wishing all our hub managers, entrepreneurs, and partners a restful holiday.

🐣 As we enter this beautiful season of renewal, reflection, and hope, we send our warmest Easter greetings to every member of the AfriLabs family. Our hubs, innovators, entrepreneurs, and partners spreading across the length and breadth of our great continent.

📢 We are honored to announce that our Executive Director, @annaekeledo, will be featured as a speaker at the upcoming Africa Forward Building Together Convening. 25 March 2026 | 14:00 – 16:00 (CAT) | Virtual via Zoom #AfricaForward" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">forms.gle/7P2nzcHps9pEbv… #SocialEntrepreneurship #Innovation

🌙 Eid Mubarak to our AfriLabs Family! On behalf of the AfriLabs community, we wish all our members, partners, and innovators across the continent a peaceful and joyous Eid al-Fitr. Let’s keep building a stronger, more innovative Africa together. Warmest wishes, AfriLabs Team

🛑Stop confusing Incubators with Venture Studios. An incubator hosts the party. A Venture Studio cooks the food with you. Studios build startups from scratch, providing ideas, teams, and capital from Day 1. It's co-building, not just support. #AfriLabs #VentureStudio #Africa

For years, the narrative around innovation in Africa was dominated by "asset-light" apps and digital wallets. But as we move through 2026, the data tells a different story. Here are 7 trends redefining African innovation in 2026. Swipe to learn more. #AfricaTech #Innovation2026

After a decade of serving as the executive director of AfriLabs, a network of 500 tech hubs across Africa, Anna Ekeledo stepped down in January and is now in the process of hiring her replacement. Whoever gets the role will have their work cut out for them. Since Ekeledo joined AfriLabs, it has grown to over 500 hubs spread across 53 countries, from just 40 when she took over. techcabal.com/2026/03/16/afr…

💡From breaking bias to applying a gender lens to all our programs, building inclusive ecosystems across Africa is a shared responsibility. Hear from the AfriLabs team on what it really means to move beyond celebration and put equity into action. 🎥 #AfriLabs #EquityInAction

WE ARE LIVE. 🔴 Join the #RevUp Women Initiative right now as we amplify the voices of Nigerian founders and discuss expanding access to funding, mentorship, and support. Join the session here: bit.ly/RevUpIWD26 #RevUpWomen #IWD2026 #AfricanStartups

Our study uncovered a fascinating reality: AI adoption is growing rapidly, with 62% of usage through LMS platforms, yet only 40% of institutions have an AI policy. This imbalance signals both opportunity and urgency. Read the full report here: bit.ly/WISE-REPORT-20…

💜 Tomorrow is the day. To everyone who has already registered, we see you and we are glad you are coming. Block your calendar, set your reminder, and show up. And if you have not registered yet, there is still time. Do it NOW! bit.ly/RevUpIWD26 #RevUpWomen | #IWD2026

Start your Monday with a fact that will shift how you see this continent. 👇 47% of Africa's STEM graduates are women. Higher than every other region in the world. And yet the gap between education and opportunity is still wide. Read more: bit.ly/AIWDA-26 #AfriLabs

She is a living testament to what it means to go "Beyond Walls". Bring your notebooks! She will be sharing her wealth of knowledge on building resilient business models and sustainable economic development. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/RevUpIWD26 #RevUpWomen #IWD2026

Currently serving as the Chairman of Loma Microfinance Bank, she continually provides high-level strategic oversight and direction. Having thrived in industries traditionally dominated by men, Nike brings unparalleled resilience and foresight to the table.

Three decades of transformative leadership and enterprise growth. We are thrilled to welcome Nike Makinde, distinguished Nigerian Entrepreneur, Investor, Board Leader, and Lawyer, as a Panelist for the RevUp Women IWD 2026 Virtual Event!