The recent tragic demise of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has once again brought to the forefront the dire need for a comprehensive National Creative Industry Policy in Nigeria. Mohbad’s untimely death, reportedly precipitated by a contentious contract dispute with his record label, Marlian Records, serves as a […]
Author: Olorunfemi Adedeji
Olorunfemi is a media and technology expert with a keen interest in edtech, fintech, broadcast technology, game design, and immersive media.
Book Review: “Grown Up Digital: How the Net Generation is Changing Your World” by Don Tapscott (2009)
The “Net Generation,” commonly referred to as the digital natives, is examined in-depth in the book “Grown Up Digital: How the Net Generation is Transforming Your Reality” by Don Tapscott. The way that the younger generation thinks, learns, and engages with the world, according to Tapscott, has undergone a fundamental […]
Facebook Follows Twitter’s Cue, Sells “Blue Tick”
Meta – the parent company of Facebook and Instagram – wants proficient users to start paying for some of their site’s features, taking a page out of Twitter’s playbook by charging for blue checkmarks that have already been approved via verifications. Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta, said in Facebook […]
Towards a Digital Monetary Society
The advancement of technology has revolutionized the way we live, work and interact with each other. The digital economy is now a major driver of growth and innovation, creating new opportunities for businesses and individuals alike. In Nigeria, this trend is rapidly gaining momentum, as the country moves towards a […]
Why you need your Google Security Keys on U2F device
It is very possible to be so vulnerable and helpless despite having the two-factor authentication security layer set up on your google account (or for the fact that you do have it set up)– if the unexpected happens and you have no access to your registered phone. The 2-Step Verification […]
ITU’s Expert Focus Group: A Step Towards Democratizing the Metaverse
The establishment of an expert focus group by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to work towards international technical standards for the metaverse is a significant step in the development of this emerging technology. The metaverse, a virtual world that is accessible through the internet, has the potential to revolutionize the […]
The role of the designer in the AI-generated-art era
The role of the designer in the era of AI-generated art is complex and multifaceted. On one hand, AI-generated art has the potential to revolutionize the way we create and consume art, making it more accessible and democratized. On the other hand, it raises questions about the value and authenticity […]
Should Governments Regulate Social Media?
In times of crisis, social media platforms play a significant role in providing information, connecting people, and facilitating communication. Social media platforms can be utilized to spread awareness about a crisis, its causes and effects, and also to provide updates on the situation.
Social Media Trends: What to expect in 2023
Forecasting social media trends for a specific year, like 2023, is difficult as trends are constantly changing and evolving. However, it is expected that social media usage in Nigeria will continue to grow as more and more people gain access to the internet and smartphones. Some potential trends that could […]
Jack Ma loses Control of Fintech
Once China’s richest man, Ma’s net worth has fallen by more than $25 billion since he disappeared from public view, per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.