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  • From Twin-X to tech: Taiwo Akintoye’s quiet pivot sparks fresh conversation

    From Twin-X to tech: Taiwo Akintoye’s quiet pivot sparks fresh conversation

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-28 07:35:00

    In a profile published by Punch Newspapers, Taiwo Akintoye—formerly part of early-2000s duo Twin-X—has been positioned as a tech entrepreneur and product strategist after stepping away from music.

    The story taps into a growing trend: entertainers leveraging visibility and networks to build careers in business and technology.

    Also noted by Flexademic (Website): “Learn about Taiwo Akintoye… and his transition into… tech entrepreneur and product strategist…” (https://flexademic.com/)

    Separately, Punch Newspapers (Website) reported: “…has quietly transitioned from music to technology…” (https://punchng.com/)

    Echotitbits take: The credibility test for “celebrity-to-tech” isn’t vibes—it’s verifiable roles and shipped products. Watch for concrete portfolio details, public-facing projects, and whether he becomes a bridge for more music-to-tech partnerships in Nigeria.

    Source: The Punch — December 28, 2025 — https://punchng.com/afrobeats-star-reemerges-as-tech-entrepreneur/

    The Punch  December 28, 2025

  • Wema Bank sets ₦120m prize pool for Hackaholics 6.0 grand finale

    Wema Bank sets ₦120m prize pool for Hackaholics 6.0 grand finale

    Photo Credit: Wema Bank Logo – The Nation
    2025-12-14

    According to The Nation, Wema Bank has announced a ₦120 million prize pool for the Hackaholics 6.0 grand finale after regional pitches produced finalist teams, positioning the programme as a pipeline for youth-led innovation.

    The initiative is expected to bring finalists into a competitive showcase where ideas are assessed for product readiness and potential market impact.

    Vanguard also reported the ₦120 million prize pool and quoted Wema Bank leadership on the role of young innovators in shaping technology and nation-building.

    Leadership likewise reported the same prize pool and described it as funding support for finalists advancing to the finale.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Prize pools are attractive, but the real value is what happens after the finale—mentorship, pilots, distribution and investor access. Watch for the winning solutions, whether they get real-world deployment opportunities, and whether Wema publishes post-programme outcomes that show scaling beyond the event.

    Source: The Nation — 14 Dec 2025 (https://thenationonlineng.net/wema-bank-unveils-n120m-prize-for-hackaholics-grand-finale/)