UDC25 Ignited Africa’s Design Revolution — Creativity Will Never Look the Same
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Regal Hall in Ikeja pulsed with colour, energy, and conversation as designers, creatives, and technologists from all over gathered…

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Onyinye Moyosore is a tech writer at Techsoma, where she covers startups, digital infrastructure, and how technology reshapes everyday life across Africa and beyond. She’s curious about where tech meets people, culture, and money. When she’s not writing, she’s probably researching a new idea, building something small, or turning half formed thoughts into clear stories.
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