In this episode of OnPeople, we discuss with Oyinkan Akintola-Bello, a governance and technology expert operating at the critical intersection where policy, regulation, and innovation collide in African tech. From leading the governance and digital security practice at Co-Creation Hub (CC Hub) to becoming country manager of the UK-Nigeria Technology Hub under the UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office, Oyinkan has spent her career building bridges between government, tech ecosystems, and international development across Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, and beyond.She opens up about her unconventional journey from accidentally choosing law (thanks to a secondary school friend and a book she never read), to discovering her passion for systems thinking through a master's in Conflict, Security and Development, to landing at Konga where she witnessed firsthand how transformational technology can be — watching a cleaner become a product manager.Oyinkan shares the power of strategic career moves; including taking a pay cut for roles that added to her "catalogue," the superpower of being an Executive Assistant early in your career, and why having been an implementer makes you a better program designer. She also breaks down what makes companies "infectious" (hint: it's intentional care for people, not ping pong tables), and the governance blind spots that African tech companies consistently miss until it's too late.If you're navigating non-linear career paths, learning to question systems rather than accept them, or building in Africa's tech ecosystem, this conversation is your playbook.———Visit www.thepeoplepractice.io/Follow us on:X: x.com/ThePeoplePractInstagram: instagram.com/thepeoplepractice.ioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-people-practice-africa

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve react to reports around Anthony Joshua’s involvement in a tragic accident in Lagos, then discuss the Ilashe boat accident that claimed lives and the partial collapse of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Balogun Market. They also revisit key moments in This Week In History and close with a conversation on Lagos’ underground queer party scene, as shared by a gay couple navigating nightlife and community in the city. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction47:00 - Anthony Joshua was involved in a tragic accident in Lagos01:25:30 - The boat accident at Ilashe that claimed lives 01:30:40 - Partial collapse of a 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Balogun Market, Lagos02:10:20 - This Week In History02:41:35 - Gay couple speaks on the amazing underground party scene for queer people in Lagos https://ffm.to/pen9g9m03:00:00 - Sign out.

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the Diddy documentary and the reactions it has sparked, then touch on Detty December and its impact on culture and spending. They also examine AFRICOM’s missile strikes on ISIS-linked camps, the EFCC case involving former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, and end with concerns around changes made to President Tinubu’s tax reform laws after National Assembly approval.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction38:20 -  Diddy's Documentary 01:10:50 - Detty December01:47:50 - U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) launched Tomahawk cruise missiles from naval ships. The strikes targeted two camps used by foreign ISIS-linked elements and local affiliates, believed by security analysts to be the Lakurawa jihadi group.02:13:40 -  Former Nigerian Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) involving charges of massive financial misconduct and terrorism financing. 02:28:50 - Four new tax reform laws signed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2025 were materially altered after being passed by the National Assembly and before being officially gazetted03:09:00 - Sign out

 AOT2 and Steve talk Detty December and what it says about culture and access, then shift to AFCON and national expectations. Fan Mails bring listener perspectives into the mix. Two Ask the Giants questions conclude the episode, featuring conversations on growth and timing.