How a Nigerian is Building Africa's Silicon Valley in Lagos

How a Nigerian is Building Africa's Silicon Valley in Lagos is a video about me exploring the latest Tech City being built in Lagos, Nigeria by Iyin Aboyeji who is the co-founder of flutter wave, a Nigerian Payment company. This city is meant to become the Silicon Valley of Nigeria, a place where great minds come together to do great work. Do like watch and enjoy.
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[@FisayoFosudo]

Really interesting idea! Can’t wait to see what the next couple of years holds.

[@godsonmiracle2506]

Yea we are all waiting

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Same here mehn! Same here !

[@sunpower2933]

@@TayoAinaFilms I am the manager of sunpower company, we are looking for a partner, can you advertise for us? You can get great returns from it, make a lot of money, are you interested

[@olayinkaolusegun6925]

The future of our country is becoming clearer and greater everyday that traveling abroad is no longer appealing like before. Thank you for bringing us videos that informs us daily that the future is great. Great work sir.

[@gusmotorsports]

Don't wait, take action NOW!

[@deyemiobaa]

Love the fact that M.I is positioning himself in conversations like this. Man is really positive about the growth of Nigerians and Africans at large 🙌

[@echidubemfm1524]

so true

[@godivafromsteamhouse7419]

This is a word. "People who believe the same thing cant be divided by nationalities and passports." Very excited to see these cities come up! Much love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@louisubebe9011]

So true

[@amandaeguale1641]

We love you @ Godiva

[@kalxarchive6483]

Just read this immediately he said it in the video... what a coincidence.

[@Thatthing1234]

Aye facts, much love from a Dominican 🇩🇴

[@MountH212]

Thanks. We love you all in the Caribbean

[@hauwaisa6983]

They got my attention at.. we will not cut down any trees. The future is technology. This will transform the Nigerian landscape and create new jobs

[@everythingtrading1605]

Me too

[@therealist2866]

Ava, me too! 🌴

[@Kikongolessons]

Right !

[@StevenAkinyemi]

He probably meant "many trees" cos I don't understand how you are going to build where trees have grown.

[@mellymel6624]

Omg yes! This is the first thing I noticed when they were showing the aerial shots, so many beautiful trees 🌳 😍. When he said that I was like YES! YES! YES! THANK YOU !!! 😊

[@MrNoNonsenseYes]

Proud of the Nigerian Youth, much love from Kenya. Let's stop this behaviour of waiting the government to make change for us. We the YOUTH are the CHANGE. The future is in our hands.

[@ubuntu9408]

Very true Africans depend highly on the government we all know is working I don't really know why we have been doing that I'm very happy when I see great minds like this Kenya's are also doing good ❤

[@YPM498]

Also majority of the population in Africa are young people. The number of young people greatly outnumbers the old heads. We the youth are the future and we need to put in the work to start the change now.

[@therealist2866]

Amen! 🌍

[@Kikongolessons]

Exactly !

[@aframaco9491]

Way to go! Too right! I mean as terrible and horrible as Buhari is, the man who “sold” him to Nigerians now wants to become president himself ….instead of cowering and hiding his face in shame! Yes! Power to the youths…the leaders of the promised tomorrow!

[@MajorrBison]

If it's to be built, it has to be in Nigeria, the population, the smart people who spring out of that country is tremendous.

[@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799]

Why wouldn't be Nigeria when the flutteerwave Adela guy is a Nigerian

[@coz2j69]

@@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799 It also depends on who the investors are; hopefully he not a face man of majority investors of other races

[@ConnectsLogTv]

Talent City in Nigeria and Konza Technopolis in Kenya, just imagine both cities completed, Africa will definitely be the hub for start ups and technology driven advancement

[@ugoawa3171]

Yes indeed we can do it. Am so excited 💪🏾🇳🇬

[@kiningustephen1711]

But , he said first in Africa....

[@amandaeguale1641]

@@kiningustephen1711 so what changed to you, is it because of the Nigerian flag ?

[@princechangwook6019]

Hopefully they can be completed

[@eddieokojie5425]

@@princechangwook6019 I’m sure, given their private ownership.

[@davyslanguages]

Go go go Nigeria Africans are pride of you!!

[@Kikongolessons]

Vive Nigeria 👏👍

[@IfeMakinde]

The reason why Yaba naturally became the tech hub for Lagos is because of the number of learning institutions within Yaba; Unilag, Yabatech etc. Will love to see this new Talent City in Epe incorporate what has worked for Yaba to spur growth in this new city. Great work by Iyin Aboyji & Future Africa. Thank you Tayo Aina for always giving us interesting content!

[@elijahasefa389]

things moving quickly in Africa. As an engineer suffering in Babylon, cant wait to return home.

[@joseph3036]

Things move fastest in my motherland China though. Very soon we will rule you all.

[@Oz_fibonacci]

@@joseph3036 and you will not be alive to see that happen

[@joseph3036]

@@Oz_fibonacci Am only in my 20s, so it's possible I'll see the day we Chinese we'll become the gods of this world.

[@kosiudezue1730]

@@joseph3036 not possible,

[@lowla1022]

Very brilliant and innovative Nigerian youths 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🙏.

[@nelosoloved]

I love this! Nigerians are really stepping out to change the narrative about Africa! Such exceptional people! I'm excited for what the future holds for the country!

[@shepherdsson]

All thanks to the white man!

[@MountH212]

​@@shepherdsson Africans civilized Europe. We built pyramids when you were still in caves. I studied in Europe in another language but did far more better than many Europeans. And you are not white but pale

[@Perfectafrika]

Africa is coming for the Earth. Another son of the soil about to change how we as African think. Thank you bro Tayo for the video

[@carolbazunu2274]

Africa is the future… We have to stand as one.

[@carolbazunu2274]

Kudos Tayo for your inspiring contents..

[@realkvng]

This Generation Of Naija Youths are Informed, Knowledgeable and quite eager to Explode 🔥...Btw, Great Video Man T! Such a mind-blowing documentary. Proud to be Nigerian (first) and More proud to Be AFRICAN in a Summary 💕

[@trevorprime2274]

Black is an exonym.

[@Kikongolessons]

👀👍👏

[@godwinejiofor8064]

Proudly Naija

[@earthsign6305]

We are Africans first! Before, being Nigerians. Not, the other way round bro.

[@bennadinayandex1207]

@@earthsign6305 🤡🤡🤡🤡🖕

[@frankyuldi1131]

When you invest, your buying a Day you don't have to work *-Mrs Audrey Anderson*

[@georgebrian8698]

This woman call Audrey Anderson is a Godsend when it's comes to investment

[@enochbright3422]

Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth,investing remains the priority. Forex trading has plenty of opportunities to earn a decent payout,with the right skills and proper understanding of how the market works

[@dominicwright6032]

@@enochbright3422 Hello I'm new to forex and I have been making huge loses but recently I see a lot of people earning from it,please can someone please tell me what is going wrong

[@timsampson7802]

@@dominicwright6032 Nothing is going wrong dear, just that your not experienced enough to trade for yourself

[@timsampson7802]

Honestly I'll suggest Mrs Audrey Anderson since I started trading with her my financial status have change

[@tobbsbrown50]

The future of this giant nation Nigeria is beautiful ❤️ but there are snakes and scorpions on the way to our promised land 😨 so help me God 🇳🇬🌍

[@lemigod4475]

Talent City will go a long way to ease the brain drain AFRICA has been facing for the past 6 centuries.We currently have a Golden generation of youth who are talented and innovative,we badly need them to stay in Africa to utilize their talents,but we know the West wants to swoop them up,hence they continue to entice them away or cause wars and poverty to sabotage us.Lets do this family.

[@Okeh_Emmanuel]

The Blessing of Iyin is picking up big problems and tackling it, as if it's easy... ...and somehow making it work.

[@tinabell540]

Tayo epic epic epic so beautiful that African black men from Lagos Nigeria it's coming very powerful to increase their country to become a very beautiful place to travel and visit and to live in to grow I am American but I love Lagos Nigeria more love more power more understanding more lights and more health care pipes for water better roads and strong protection of security looking forward to seeing more success in Lagos Nigeria thank you

[@deeplyvibrant]

Thank you for not cutting down trees. That was my initial concern when I first started watching. I hope that one of the projects of this community would be planting more native trees and using innovation to solve environmental problems in Nigeria.

[@marvellousruni8475]

As a computer science student from Delta State in my third year in school, this would be really great. looking forward in working at talent city someday as an IT genius.

[@user-qp9yl3rq8k]

Awe.

[@malama_ka_aina]

Another very inspirational video, Tayo. Those of us who have been quietly investing in industry for our country are in full support. Best of luck and thank you to all Nigerians who keep fighting for a better future despite all the challenges we face daily

[@ubuntu9408]

💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿believe we have more than what it takes to become a global powerhouse 💯

[@malama_ka_aina]

@@ubuntu9408 I could not agree with you more. See you all at the top!

[@danny9642]

I think what technology is doing to Nigerian and African society is phenomenal - creating jobs, educating people and channeling transparency. And I hope the ecosystem continues to develop. But there needs to be strong regulations in order for these to be sustainable. Given Nigeria cultural openness and demographics. Some capitalist in other part of the world think it is okay to use software to neo-colonise Nigeria. So I hope that the data of Nigeria citizens are protected and stored in Nigerian servers. With what is going on with Facebook and other big tech giants (including the upcoming ones). Let’s try to build privacy, security and regulations into development effort especially when working with foreign companies. Everyone always sees Africa as a place to exploit and devalue (even if Africa feeds the world) so let’s try to keep our tech borders close to new exploiters too. I also do not think we have to call it Nigeria Silicon Valley. Talent city sounds fine without Americanising it.

[@dizorri]

the capitalist title is irrelevant imo, africa will be booming due to foreign capitalist endeavors from individuals or countries. data is just organized information, and people are information. what tech companies do today w/ it is to build better products/services for us to use. as long as they keep innovating and reaching untouched regions of the world, life will only get better. as long as those in top tier tech spaces are reminded that we are all human, capitalism will punish non-innovative products/services for not bettering people.

[@danny9642]

@@dizorri I don’t see in my comment where I mentioned that I am against the current mode of funding businesses and startups - which is venture capital. I only mentioned that data, privacy and tough regulations needs to be in place in order to prevent people from using data to neo-colonize or cause mayhem in countries or cities. You are living on earth and you must have heard of Cambridge Analytica and many other scandal where tech companies acted irresponsible. Better not to comment than write something that says nothing.

[@xdafactor7684]

YES, I LIKE TALENT CITY. KEEP AMERICANISE/EUROPEANISE/WHITENINGISE OUT OF BLACK BEAUTIFUL AFRICA OF MY ORIGINAL CREATION, THE BEGINNING OF MY MANKIND CREATION!!!!!!!! (MAGUFULI, NKRUMAH, MUGABE 2.0) SAYS, BLACK KING MESSIAH RULER (GOD/YAH/JESUS/YAHSHUA) OF (AU/UBAK) UNITED BLACK AFRICAN KINGDOM OF AFRICA, ITS TERRITORIES INCLUDING THE ISLANDS HAITI AND THE CARIBBEAN(ALSO NORTH EASTERN AFRICA/ISRAEL/YEMEN(they call middle east)!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dizorri]

@@danny9642 I didnt mean to signal the idea of you being against anything, but the idea of neo-colonialism is what i should’ve mentioned that isnt a big of a problem as it might seem because of the past. I think everyone can agree we dont want richer entities taking advantage of other regions on earth solely for their gain. there is already a positive-sum game building in africa and we are seeing it everywhere.

[@olumideoyeniran4959]

@danny, Our data isn't stored on Nigerian servers. All popular cloud platforms are owned by companies outside Nigeria. They also replicate the data across different data centers (for redundancy). Meaning if they were to open data centers in Nigeria, their service levels require replication outside Nigeria. They already have a lot of our data, every online service you sign up for, it's your data they are collecting. They will always want more sha and when (if) we successfully silo off our data, the gate keepers will see how profitable it can be freewheeling said data. Besides would you want your data completely under the control of our beloved government (which will happen with Nigerian based data centers)

[@african-history-fountain]

Nigeria is the one hope of the black world for the first advanced, powerful black nation of the modern era. Videos like this confirm that that destiny is written in the stars.

[@Orion2525]

I love that they are actually building it, Not just talk. TY Tayo

[@A_living_Stone]

When I feel like this country don yapa and everybody don japa, I tune in to Tayo Aina, I see that there are young, vibrant Nigerians making a statement in Nigeria despite how empowering our government are. Highly motivating. #Naijatotheworld

[@innocentkboateng]

*This is really interesting! I see the future of Africa to be super bright! I'll definitely visit the talent city*

[@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799]

You don't have d passport u can't

[@efemzyekun900]

Nigerians are superlative people, especially her serious minded youths...With or without government, they ensure they make things happen, when they put their minds to it. Well done guys. Nigeria is already great, whether the enemies like it or not....Other Africans should just tag along, we are in this together, for the long haul.

[@eddieokojie5425]

You are very correct. Our problems stems from leadership in the public sector. Now that this young man is using his hard earned money, it’ll work.

[@Francis-qf2hr]

This is what we need, Africans must join in product creation and innovation. We have more than what it takes to do this. More wins to him and other like minded individuals...

[@simplydivine77]

Africa for Africans. Nigeria is the future of global Tech.

[@godwinejiofor8064]

Not Africa for Africans because we csnt do business in Isolation and if you know us very well O mean Migerians we are business oriented people so racism is not part of our DNA.

[@african-history-fountain]

@@godwinejiofor8064 You need to reason like the Chinese, not like Santa Claus or St Peter. Africa for Africans means an end to foreign exploitation and capital flight from Africa. A Pan Africanist outlook that makes African interests the centrepiece of policy development on the continent. Prioritise, consolidate and expand intra-African trade and commerce to grow internal GDP and raise living standards. THIS IS WHAT OTHER RACES DO.

[@iampeterfadipe]

Wow, this is massive and we need it badly

[@yoannarmelayi1791]

Hey Tayo ! I hope you're doing well . I really like your job . A young Congolese fan , watching you from Dakar , Senegal . Keep safe

[@jonblaco3344]

Africa's future is bright. I love how these ideas are built on equity and transparency. I look forward to seeing these plans come to fruition all across Nigeria and Africa. We are more. Let's create our own future.💜

[@benjamincunningham5070]

As an African American Man I'm so proud of African! I'm going to travel to Africa soon

[@Cathyjay100]

This is great!! I will see it manifest in my life time in Jesus name… I’m turning 60 next year!!

[@godblesssomtochukwu9510]

Amen.. Me too Ma🙏

[@IamAfrikan]

This is great. I’ve always said human brain is the same regardless of skin colour. We have the brain and the talent. It’s just unfortunate that the few bad ones are the one in charge of policies that govern us. We are moving forward and Africa is arising. The biggest economy of the world do not only rely on commodities anymore. It’s the reason why the most valuable companies in the world are tech companies. I see this project as a place where talented people from all over Africa will be nurtured and become the giants of innovation in Africa and the world. Well done Tayo for showcasing the great things happening.

[@QingSalomon]

all we need is 4 years for the right person to turn this country sound and forget the ruin... the potential is massive

[@teedigz6147]

Great vision. Pray it comes to fruition ASAP. Good job Tayo as usual

[@chidychyk5741]

May God continue to bless the work of his hands, bless him with more vision, knowledge & wisdom because this is no easy feat. God Bless You All. Thank you for sharing Tee!!!

[@anything_entertaining4431]

Great people doing great thing's #proudnigerians

[@nelosoloved]

I love the part where Tayo said it can position us to be the next world super power. So much prospect!

[@mykiirapoet]

It's been over two years that I know that I've found my feet fit into my current location, Epe. This land is Lagos' next big place. Many people, especially students, say this place (Epe) is dry & boring- I stopped thinking like that after a bit of exposure. I'm glad to know that this is located here in Epe, Lagos state. I hope to have a connection, therein, soon. ❤

[@dizorri]

This is the future, very inspiring to go abroad and build better. Thank you Tayo for doing what youre doing.

[@mbahsylvester8095]

I pray God will keep us alive cus one item in my bucket list is to one day be interviewed by Tayo On how I started my business and became the best in Nigeria and Africa. PS: I haven’t even started the business sef, but we hope on God

[@godblesssomtochukwu9510]

Amen🙏

[@lifestyleestatelandsandhou722]

Hello Tayo. Can you interview those 2 paystack founders. We will love an interview on them. Meanwhile I have lands for sales for those that want build great residential and commercial cities

[@sonjahomer5381]

The gathering of the best and brightest tech minds on Planet coming forth from content. The talented young men and women from all segment in the Diaspora will soon make the pilgrimage back home.

[@oluchiosakwe]

Love this so much. Nice to see people still believe in the great potential of Nigeria

[@african-history-fountain]

Of course.

[@ismail_muhammad13]

Raise yr hand✋ if u feel like this video should have been at least 15 mins 😞 Great content neither the less 👏

[@rosykech]

It’s good they are looking at using Solar considering the power constraint in Nigeria.. Can’t wait to see what the next couple of years hold for them and for us.. impressive 👏🏽👏🏽

[@xoxovicky101]

As a Nigerian American working in tech in the US I’m strongly considering relocating esp with growth of tech hubs in Nigeria

[@tgbayesola]

Thanks Tayo. Precise and Concise. One take out is what Iyin said " I AM BUILDING A CHURCH FOR TECH" Hopefully, with my continuous research about Future Africa, I would have the opportunity to invest in it. Keep Up the good work Tayo.

[@victornwoguru6127]

Since I read about this a few months ago, I have been looking forward to this. Kudos to Iyin, team and partners

[@TheLabossShow]

Tayo love your videos bro.. I am Haitian and travelling to Africa for the first time this summer bro .. I vlog on my channel so will make a fire video, maybe we can collab! keep it up bro

[@cynthianobles7647]

I love watching your videos, they are very informational. Keep up the good work! Watching from the US

[@doreenonekalit9888]

You are powerful in your narrative Tayo. Loving your message on the potential of what is Africa PRESENT and FUTURE.

[@DavidNkwa]

This is a well-put-together video Tayo... Concerning security, he said no physical security, just camera.. lol should I remind him that cameras don't catch people.. it just helps with investigation and response. even in an advanced world like South Korea, that have cameras everywhere, they still have police working round the clock. Is a good idea, but not practical. Probably other details such as how to become part of the talent city will be shared with time. Good job as always.. #Talentcity

[@Mkym365]

Nigerians🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 should start investing in Nigerian industries and IT fast to get in stake in our development like the Europeans are doing. You can invest in the Stocks of Nigerian IT companies

[@Matrixsection]

Great content. Africa has the potential to develop

[@Kikongolessons]

Yup !

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

This is exacty what African needs!!!

[@bb-oye]

Well done mann! You always putting out really good stuff.

[@josephjohnoguzie4833]

Tayoooooo.....my most awesome brother, thank you so so much for all that you do and keep doing for the future Africa. I told people 8 years ago to watch out for the new Nigeria. This is not a government thing, its youth and private driven, that's why it's bound to succeed. Nigeria and Africa's time has come. Take it or leave it but you can't stop it.

[@victoriat9145]

Thank you for shedding light on this!

[@thechiman]

This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you Tayo for this. I am rooting for this vision to manifest fully

[@benjaminngopwaamos6878]

Your videos just keep getting better. Really impressed and proud of you

[@nanadiycorner]

This is a huge one I'm excited about!

[@sommieamaka4410]

I love this. I'm very excited about this start-up.

[@busayoak_]

This seems so cool, I love Iyin and can't wait for ideas to come to fruition. Iyin's ideas almost always accommodates a whole nation

[@baimustapha]

Thank you for always giving us quality content tayo

[@arnoldighiwiyisi]

Iyin 🔥🔥, always ahead of the time

[@alabijamiu9643]

Really wished those big investors jump on this... This is the Future.

[@remyrey1060]

Sad part most investors are Chinese.

[@kerryesua6390]

I’m really excited for this!!

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Dope stuff, definitely going to be game changer and take off all the challenges some businesses are facing

[@Ptolemymichael]

Amazing content. I've been curious about this from the first day I heard of it and with Iyin's track record of building things, I know this will be an outstanding project

[@KingAlexFX]

Wow I’m so excited about this

[@LearnSomethingAlwayz]

This is super awesome, the futuristic vision and idea that needs to be multiplied in every African country🙏🏾

[@faithgabriel1382]

Awesome project that will scale innovation in Africa. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the great works.

[@MegaBobokoko]

Wow! Thank you Tayo

[@abdulsegs]

Mad idea, love great African minds

[@charperoti4844]

Looking forward to it! Great initiative guys

[@marvellousedafeghwara3806]

I love this vision.. Thank Tayo aina for this video and I believe my tech company will have a space here when it's time

[@juliusikogho3226]

Interesting and inspiring video Tayo Aina, love 💕 and greetings from the Netherlands always.

[@nmgve8824]

Love to see this!

[@MillyMixSounds]

Davido made me know this guy and I have always been impressed ever since I subscribed. Keep the good work going, A big Fan

[@kemcarenatural]

Thank you Tayo, Remain blessed

[@kalabareoyinpreye]

Hmm this is beautiful. Creative minds coming up with something i have always wished we have in Nigeria.

[@miraclejoe9205]

This is amazing, I can't wait to see how it turns out

[@tayobibi]

This is Nigeria needs younger generations to build the country. We know what we lack as a country. We lack focus and embrace corruption that’s the mindsets of most politicians.

[@Winis_World]

Wow! This is so dope!! I’m looking forward to seeing it develop.

[@Eazihustler]

Tayo may God Blessed the day I found you on KZbin. I am loving your recent Entrepreneurship Videos like Craze. Thanks my Man Tayo

[@kurriedone741]

Not going to lie Tayo, this video is a genesis product. Superb story telling! Thank you as usual!

[@adewolekilanko7853]

This is promising. Looking forward.

[@brightmupedzi]

Interesting; I'd love it if you could keep us updated on this incredible endeavor on a regular basis.

[@ifeoluwasamuel3709]

Oyin Aboyeji is Priceless.

[@okechukwuonuchukwu4499]

Tayo Aina is out there doing the Lord’s work. Great inspirational content back to back. Cheers my brother.

[@nanadiycorner]

Again and again repeatedly. I'm always inspired by your videos, absolutely a great start for me. A dose for me to start my day productive because it really opens me to ideas and expand my creative thoughts. That's why I live your channel! A very quality & detailed vlog. Welldone Tayo!❤

[@aokofaith6821]

Wow. Very innovative and kind TBH. Thank you for sharing!

[@darlingtonilukhorArt]

Awesome information Tayo, keep it up

[@Rafaelonyoutube]

This video came in the right time, can’t wait to see the future of Africa

[@ijoma6439]

This is a beautiful vision. I can't wait to see its fruition.

[@oriaburehopeeromhosele883]

Bravo this is what we need.