38 for 38

Lessons earned in blood this year. When we meet, ask me about any of them. 38. You don’t get to where no one’s been by doing what everyone does. 37. Sometimes it’s your time. Sometimes it’s someone else’s and you wait in line. 36. You have to pay to play in rooms where you have […]

Decoding the Chaos: Welcome to Wahala Economics

During my time navigating the vibrant streets of Lagos, I often found myself observing patterns that defied conventional economic wisdom. What initially appeared as disorganization or inefficiency hinted at something more complex, a hidden logic beneath the surface-level ‘wahala.’ It was there, amidst the bustling markets and intricate social dynamics, that the idea of ‘wahala […]

Culture is the New Interface: What the Village People Firewall Taught Me About the Future of Tech

When we released the Village People Firewall for April Fools’ this year, it was a joke—sort of. Yes, it spoofed the hyper-complex jargon of cybersecurity and metaphysical tech. But underneath the satire was a real critique: most technological revolutions are framed through a Western, highly academic lens. And that’s a problem. In the era of […]