Patricia Idakwo

Best Paper Award at AfricaNLP (@Africa_NLP) 2026 We are proud to share that our research paper, “African Voices Nigeria: 2,500 Hours of Ethically Sourced Speech Data for Four Nigerian Languages”, co-authored by Ife Adebara (@IfeAdebara), Oluwaseun Nifemi (@NifemiOluwaseu2), Olubayo Adekanmbi (@bayoadekanmbi), Rashidat Damilola Sikiru (@o_damilola21), Ololade Anjuwon (@AnjuwonOlolade), Olanrewaju Israel Lawal, Anthony Soronnadi (@tonysoronnadi), John Emeka Eze (@johnemekaeze), and Ewezu Ngim Ngim (@EwezuN46971), has been awarded Best Paper at the 7th Africa NLP Workshop. This event was co-located with the 19th Conference of the European Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics (EACL) 2026 in Morocco. This recognition by the African NLP community celebrates research that is not only rigorous but also rooted in ethical and locally relevant AI solutions. We extend our gratitude to the workshop organisers and the broader African NLP community for this honour. At Data Science Nigeria (@dsn_ai_network), this recognition reflects a consistent track record of delivering globally competitive research while staying grounded in local relevance. Our work continues to advance the localisation of Artificial Intelligence by building high-quality, ethically sourced datasets and solutions tailored to African contexts. This milestone reinforces our long-term commitment to ensuring AI development in Africa is not only world-class, but also inclusive, representative, and built for the realities of our communities. Read the full research paper here> sites.google.com/view/africanlp… #datasciencenigeria #EACL2026 #AfricanVoices #Africanlp

We’re proud to share that our research paper, African Voices Nigeria: 2,500 Hours of Ethically Sourced Speech Data for Four Nigerian Languages, has been accepted at the 7th @Africa_NLP 2026 Workshop — ranking among the top 4 out of 44 submissions. The workshop is co-located with the 19th Conference of the European Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics (EACL) 2026, taking place in Rabat, Morocco from March 25–28, 2026. At the heart of this work is a simple but critical gap: most existing speech datasets for African languages fail to reflect how people actually speak. African Voices addresses this by capturing over 2,500 hours of ethically sourced, real-world speech from native speakers going beyond scripted recordings to represent authentic conversations use across key domain areas. What this means in practice is better data for building speech recognition systems that are not only more accurate, but also more inclusive and representative of African realities. @Africa_NLP remains a key convening point for researchers advancing natural language processing for African languages, corpora development, and context-specific AI applications. Being recognized in this space reinforces the growing importance of grounded, locally driven research. At Data Science Nigeria (@dsn_ai_network), this milestone reflects our broader commitment: advancing research that is deeply rooted in African contexts, expands access, and powers solutions that work for our people. #DataScienceNigeria #AfricaNLP2026 #AIforGood #AfricanLanguages #ResponsibleAI #EACL2026 @johnemekaeze @UAlberta @equalyz_ai

@DeepIndaba 2026 – Applications Now Open The 8th edition of @DeepIndaba, one of Africa’s most important gatherings for the artificial intelligence research community, will take place in Lagos, Nigeria. Researchers, engineers, founders, and innovators from across the continent will convene to exchange ideas, showcase research, and strengthen the African AI ecosystem. Date: 2nd – 7th August 2026 Venue: @pau_nigeria, Lagos Applications are open across six tracks: • General Delegate • Workshop Proposals • Tutorial Speaker Proposals • African Dataset Submissions • African Startup Presentations • Research Paper Submissions Application deadlines run from March 20 to April 11, depending on the track. If you are building, researching, or advancing AI in Africa, this is an opportunity to contribute to one of the continent’s most important technical gatherings. Apply here: deeplearningindaba.com/2026/ #DeepLearningIndaba #AIinAfrica #DataScienceNigeriaAle

Applications for #DLI2026 are officially OPEN! We are excited to open applications for the annual meeting of the African machine learning and AI community: The Deep Learning Indaba 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria! ⏳ Deadline: 29 March 2026 Apply here: baobab.deeplearningindaba.com 👉 Details: deeplearningindaba.com/2026/applicati… #DLI2026 #Indaba2026

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@davlanade Congratulations @davlanade 🎉🎉

Thank you very much

🌟 That's a Wrap on the Indaba! A Heartfelt Thank You to the Community and See You in Nigeria! 🇳🇬 🌟 What an extraordinary week it has been in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼! For six days, over 1,000 of us came together under the inspiring theme "Urunana – Hand in Hand for AI in Africa." The 7th edition of the Deep Learning Indaba was a powerful testament to the collective dedication of our community. We could not have done it without you. 🙏 TOur Host: Our deepest gratitude to our organisers, sponsors, doners, partners, speakers, volunteers and everyone who contribuated to our mission. Looking ahead, we are thrilled to announce that the next Deep Learning Indaba will be hosted in Nigeria 🇳🇬! We can't wait to bring the spirit of #Urunana to this vibrant AI community. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. ➡️ We'll be sharing a report soon, detailing the impact of this edition and the many ways we are continuing to build a sustainable pan-African community of AI expertise. 🌍 #Indaba2025 #AfricanAI #Urunana #AIforAfrica #DLI2025

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@vukosi @mlittmancs @tmarwala @UPTuks @DSFSI_Research @LelapaAI @DeepIndaba @MasakhaneNLP Congratulations Prof. @vukosi 🎊👏👏👏

Last night it happened. I professed. I am now your Professor 😃 I am so thankful for the giants @mlittmancs and @tmarwala on whose shoulders I stand. @UPTuks @DSFSI_Research @LelapaAI 1/

We gathered in Kigali 🌍 for the 2025 Deep Learning Indaba. Nearly 3,000 applied, 1,294 joined in person, 400 virtually. 6 days of AI research, debate, teaching & learning. From 300 in 2017 → to a pan-African Baobab tree. 🌳 #DLI2025 @DeepIndaba

News is finally out on #DLI2026 2026 Indaba heads to Nigeria @DeepIndaba

Another important session at #DLI2025. The Women in Machine Learning (WIML) event was dedicated to an open discussion on the challenges women face in the field, and to exploring potential solutions. The conversation continued at the community social, where connections were strengthened and new bonds were forged, reinforcing the collaborative spirit of the Indaba. #DLI2025 #Indaba2025 #Urunana

The poster session at #DLI2025 reflects the Indaba’s mission: building AI in Africa, Urunana (hand in hand). Researchers from early-career to experienced experts shared work spanning healthcare, African language processing, and environmental and agricultural applications, all with a strong focus on African contexts. It was an invaluable space for feedback, mentorship, and collaboration, helping presenters refine their methodologies and strengthen the impact of their research. Explore the posters here: deeplearningindaba.com/2025/posters/ #DLI2025 #Indaba2025 #Urunana

@abono2000 @IndabaXNigeria @DeepIndaba Thank you!!!

@IndabaXNigeria @DeepIndaba Nice presentation

The IndabaXNigeria2024 poster winner, Patricia, presented her research work at #DLI2025 @DeepIndaba Check out her stand at the ongoing poster presentation later today.

@llerioluwakiiye @ml_collective Congratulations Ileri!!!

I am really excited to share that my first research paper, under @ml_collective too, has been accepted into a workshop of #MICCAI, the world's largest medical imaging AI conference. Notably, it has also been selected for an oral presentation during the conference!

🪘Our Crowdfunding Campaign is LIVE! 🪘 🚀 Help Empower Africa's AI Future: Support Indaba 2025 Participant Grants! 👉gofund.me/61b012e4 The heart of the Indaba is its commitment to accessibility. Many brilliant minds across Africa face significant financial barriers like travel and accommodation costs that prevent them from participating in this transformative experience. We are launching a crowdfunding campaign to directly fund these essential travel and participation grants for students and researchers for the upcoming Indaba in Kigali, Rwanda. Help us continue this vital work for #Indaba2025 in Kigali. Donate today and empower Africa's brightest minds to gather, learn, share, and lead the way in AI – Hand in Hand! More details about our last edition: youtu.be/SOewcy1-cWo #Indaba2025 #DLI2025 #AfricanAI #Urunana #AIforAfrica #SupportAfricanTalent

I have formally written to the 5 governors and commissioners of education in the South Eastern states regarding the JAMB glitch. I also did for Lagos state. These were affected states. I also included detailed observations and technical reports. I have made my recommendations as well. The resit exam will be completed by Monday and I will wish they take actions immediately to safeguard the future of their students.

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We didn’t have a playbook. So we built one. When we started building AwaDoc, there was no template. No “How to Build an AI Health Assistant on WhatsApp for Africans” manual. We just had a question: “What if the next time someone felt sick, they didn’t panic or search blindly on search engines, but messaged a tool that actually understood them?” So we built it. We trained it on African data. And we tested it with those who believed. And today, it’s no longer a dream because AwaDoc is live. You can open WhatsApp right now, say how you feel, and get help instantly via; wa.me/15026270621 Use the invite code: W3DMNWAZ There’s still so much more to come. But this moment? We’re proud of it. For everyone who’s ever needed answers but didn’t know where to turn… This is for you.

Are you a researcher, data science enthusiast, or aspiring scientist in Nigeria’s AI ecosystem, looking to showcase your work to leading AI professionals? The @IndabaXNigeria Conference 2025 is back! IndabaX Nigeria serves as a unifying platform for AI communities across the country, connecting them to the broader African AI movement led by Deep Learning Indaba. Venue: @SummitUniOffa, Offa Date: 16th – 17th July, 2025 Theme: Empowering Nigeria’s AI Ecosystem for Sustainable Development Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future of AI in Africa. Register now: indabaxng.github.io

@flora_oladipupo @iclr_conf @ICBINBWorkshop Congratulations dearie...keep winning💐👏💐👏💐

This morning by 3am I woke up to deliver one of the most important presentations I’ve ever given on a global stage. During the presentation the light went off and I concluded feeling dejected and went off to sleep. Guess who woke up to an award all the way from Singapore. Me!!🎉