Timbaland’s TaTa Signals a New Chapter in Black Tech and Music
By James Francis x NovaWhen DJ Kool Herc first extended drum breaks in the Bronx during the 1970s, he did more than just DJ—he transformed...
Tough Time Teaching? When AI Has Your Back
Research tells us that Black educators in largely white spaces often report experiencing work-related stress and microaggressions. For example, Black teachers might experience a...
Owning the Code: Why Africa’s AI Future Must Be Written by The People
At the 2025 Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, a powerful truth echoed across the stage: Africa can’t afford to sit back and consume the...
Expelled from the Ivy League, Hired by the Future
Chungin “Roy” Lee was expelled from Columbia University for creating an AI tool that let students cheat—on homework and even during internship interviews. He...
Africa’s AI Declaration: From Kigali to the World, A New Era Begins
In April 2025, something historic happened in Kigali. The city played host to the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa — and with it,...
Bridging the AI Access Gap in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global industries and societies, transforming office operations, human communication, and information retrieval. However, across Africa, millions remain excluded from AI’s...
Otter.ai – Transcribe the Talk, Save the Time
IntroductionMeet Otter.ai, the AI-powered app that makes note-taking a breeze. Whether you’re recording an interview, capturing meeting minutes, or just want to make sure...
Runway ML – Where AI Meets Creativity
IntroductionWhat if your next creative project could be powered by AI? Say hello to Runway ML—the AI tool that’s making waves in the world...
Synthesia – Create AI Videos Without Stepping in Front of a Camera
IntroductionWhat if you could create professional-grade videos without even being on camera? Synthesia makes that possible with AI-generated avatars, bringing your script to life...