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XRAtlasUnderstanding, Building and Investing in Nigeria's Infrastructure with Soji Maurice-DiyaIn this episode, I sit down with Soji Maurice-Diya, CEO, NatCom (trading as ntel), an infrastructure investment specialist and seasoned executive, to unpack the complexities of Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape - from telecom towers and power assets to roads and public-private partnerships.With experience spanning top-tier roles, including at ATC Nigeria, Soji brings a unique blend of strategic insight and on-the-ground experience. We explore:✅ The state of infrastructure in Nigeria✅ Key sectors driving investment opportunities✅ What investors need to understand before entering the space✅ Challenges slowing progress—and how to overcome them✅ The role of policy, technology, and capital in shaping the...
2025-08-1352 minXRAtlasNASA Space Apps & Innovation in the Nigerian Space ecosystem - Oluseye JohnsonWhat does it take to navigate the challenges of space entrepreneurship in Africa? How can we leverage space technology to transform critical sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and energy? And why is "Africa's time in space" truly now?In this electrifying new episode of XRAtlas, I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Oluseye Soyode-Johnson, a visionary deeply immersed in the Nigerian and African space industry. From his insights on accelerating space ventures to the powerful downstream applications shaping our continent, this conversation is a must-watch!We dive deep into:- Challenges in Space Entrepreneurship.- Downstream Applications.- Africa's...
2025-08-1259 minXRAtlasBuilding Africa's Digital Future: MTN Nigeria's First CIO Shares His Journey.Shoyinka Shodunke is one of Africa’s leading figures in the tech industry, currently serving as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at MTN Nigeria. His career began in 1995 as a Systems Analyst at Texaco Overseas Petroleum Company (now Chevron Nigeria), showcasing his early inclination towards technology and management.With over two decades of experience spanning multiple countries and leadership roles, he brings unparalleled insight into the intersection of innovation, leadership, and technology in Africa. Through candid conversations, we explore Shoyinka’s personal milestones, the challenges of spearheading transformative projects, and his vision for leveraging technology to shape the future of t...
2025-08-111h 11
XRAtlasNavigating the Space Ecosystem and Industry in Nigeria #xratlas0021
In this episode, @Thebabatunde spoke with Temidayo Oniosun, the managing director of Space in Africa, a leading analytics and consulting company focusing on the African space and satellite industry.
They spoke in-depth about the benefits of having a thriving space ecosystem, some of the challenges the ecosystem is currently facing in Nigeria and some possible solutions;
Temidayo shares his inspiring journey, from his early fascination with meteorology to his leadership roles at the Space Club FUTA and Space in Africa, where he advises governments and commercial players in the space industry value chain. He reflects on the unique challenges an...
2024-08-091h 02
XRAtlasThe rise of Digital Fashion and Virtual Clothing #xratlas0020
Mr. Abubakar Yahya Sanusi co-founded Jopiter Studios in 2019, a digital fashion brand that creates virtual runway events, virtual clothing, sneakers, 3D avatars, and collectible NFTs, using digital illustration, blockchain authentication, metaverse characters, and augmented reality. In 2021, he launched Jopiter Inc, the parent company of Jopiter Studios, to revolutionize the fashion marketplace.
He is also the Co-Executive and COO of Announce Digital Fashion, Africa's first digital fashion exhibition event host, with its inaugural event in November 2024. Abubakar is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Jopiter Inc, Creative Director of Jopiter Studios, and COO of Announce Digital Fashion.
2024-07-1255 minXRAtlasTechnology Talents and how Global jobs are coming to Africans #xratlas0019
In this episode, Babatunde Fatai (@Thebabatunde ) was Joined by Mr. Eyitayo Ogunmola, the founder and CEO of Utiva, one of the largest tech learning platforms connecting over 100,000 talents to global jobs across 19 countries.
Eyitayo shares his journey, from his early experiences in product management and tech consulting to the inspiration behind founding Utiva and the company's remarkable growth. We explore the unique challenges of building a successful tech startup out of Africa and how Eyitayo has navigated these obstacles to establish Utiva as a major player in the global talent ecosystem.
We also discuss Eyitayo's insights on the evolving land...
2024-07-111h 05
XRAtlasBridging Reality and Technology: Human-Computer Interaction, VR in Education with Dr. Eugene Ohu
Babatunde Fatai [@Thebabatunde ] was joined by Dr. Eugene Ohu, who is a senior lecturer at Lagos Business School and principal investigator at the Virtual Human Computer Interaction Lab. He is a leading expert in Nigeria on the use of Virtual Reality in education, with extensive research on how immersive technologies can enhance learning, communication, and mental health. Passionate about psychology and technology, his work focuses on the cognitive, affective, and behavioral impacts of human-technology interactions. Dr. Ohu's research aims to foster human flourishing and productivity through positive psychology, character strengths, and innovative technological applications, earning recognition and support from...
2024-05-311h 24
XRAtlasEmotional Intelligence in the Digital Age: Enhancing human connections in a tech-driven world
n the upcoming episode of the XRAtlas Podcast, Dr. Abiola Salami shares invaluable insights on nurturing human connections and leveraging emotional intelligence to thrive in a professional career and in the digital age.
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2024-05-101h 12
XRAtlasThe Making of the Legend of Orisha - A Game By Africans for the World
This week on XRAtlas, @Thebabatunde speaks with @davee_ola, the Lead Gameplay Engineer and Co-founder at Dimension11 Games studio. He and his team are the masterminds behind Legend of Orisha: Blood and Water, an action-adventure role-playing game (RPG) set in an African fantasy world based on African mythology and Yoruba stories. Babatunde had some time to play the game in the episode and was blown away by the stunning 3D environment, character design, storytelling, and more. They spoke extensively about what it took to build such an amazing game, his journey as a self-taught gameplay programmer, and some of the...
2024-04-191h 17XRAtlasEmpowering Women in the Gaming, Animation and Creative Ecosystem in Africa
In this episode, @Thebabatunde was thrilled to introduce Esther Ikoko, a multi-talented media production professional, 3D generalist, game developer, and animator from Lagos, Nigeria. With over 5 years of experience in video production and post-production, Esther has honed her skills as a versatile video editor and producer. She has worked with renowned organizations such as AccelerateTV, Epic Games, Popcentral, and TechCity, contributing her expertise to various projects. Esther's passion for animations and her interest in the Metaverse showcase her forward-thinking mindset and her dedication to exploring innovative realms of storytelling and immersive experiences.
Join us as we discuss "Empowering Women...
2024-04-1249 minXRAtlasCharting Creativity in Africa: A TikTok Tools Expedition
In this episode, @BabatundeFatai talks to Dharmy Adams, the Creation Tools Lead at TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa. On the episode, they unravelled the intricacies of TikTok's impact on content creation in Africa, explored the latest trends in augmented reality and social media, and delved into Dharmy's unique journey from traditional advertising to leading the creative charge at one of the world's most popular platforms. From impactful campaigns to building augmented reality communities, Dharmy shares his experiences and visions for the future, making this episode a must-listen for tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and anyone curious about the tech odyssey shaping our di...
2024-03-1832 minXRAtlasReshaping how media and entertainment content is created and consumed in Africa
In this episode, Babatunde Fatai talks to Nkasiobi Chukwu, a Nigerian multi-creative artist also known as Eclipse Nkasi. He is acclaimed as the pioneer of using artificial intelligence (AI) to create music in Africa. He has released several albums and singles, including Infinite Echoes, What’s Really Going On?, and Ogini. he and his brand have been featured by the likes of @CNN and @Reuters as the Creators of the first AI-powered music album from Africa. He is also the head of marketing communications for Fulgo Mobile, an Australian mobile device company. We discuss his journey as a musician, hi...
2024-03-011h 04XRAtlasBuilding a Career and Finding a Job in XR (Virtual, Augmented, Mixed and Metaverse Technologies)
With the advancement of Extended Reality (XR) and Metaverse technology, the digital world is expanding at an alarming rate as the actual and virtual worlds combine. Many industries are benefiting from XR technology because it produces more efficient processes, maximizes training, empowers brands to reach their customers in new and innovative ways and allows individuals to collaborate in virtual settings from remote locations amongst many other things.
The buzz around XR and metaverse technology has steadily increased since the beginning of the 21st century and saw an even bigger swell when Facebook changed its name...
2024-02-1952 minXRAtlasXR Streaming: The future of ARVR & Metaverse
This episode of the podcast delves into the world of Extended Reality (XR) streaming, discussing its potential benefits and applications, as well as its future prospects. The conversation would also cover the impact of XR streaming on different industries and key considerations for companies looking to implement it. Listeners stand to gain a better understanding of XR streaming, its current state, and its potential future impact on various industries and society as a whole, as well as some exciting current and upcoming developments in the field.
On this episode, I was joined by Roman Emig an...
2024-02-1933 minXRAtlasNew Forms of Storytelling through Extended Reality
On this episode of XR Atlas Pod, we explore the cutting-edge realm of immersive technologies and their impact on human cognitive abilities. and how this technology is been explored to tell stories in a more engaging way. Our guest, Michaela, is a true master in this field. With a background in journalism, film production, and dance, she's a creative consultant who blends traditional media with the latest technology like VR, AR, AI, motion capture, and 360-degree films. She's even won an Emmy and Webby for her work on Capturing Everest, a collaboration with Sports Illustrated and Endemol Shine Beyond. Don...
2024-02-1949 minXRAtlasMetaversity: A dive into the future of Learning and Schooling on the MetaverseIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Grubbs, the founder of VictoryXR, a platform that allows students to learn and interact in the Metaverse. VictoryXR offers immersive classrooms and campuses through virtual reality, where educators can utilize 3D objects and other interactive features to teach a variety of subjects. Since its founding in 2016, the VXR team has won the Global Education Innovation of the Year award and has become a leader in the field of immersive education.
During our conversation, we discussed Steve's background and his vision for the future of education, as w...
2024-02-1934 minXRAtlasStartups in Africa: SwiftXR
This episode of XR Atlas Pod is a special one, this XRAtlas pod segment is dedicated to promising startups rising in Africa and Globally, I have with me a dear friend and founder of SwiftXR Hammed Arowosegbe, SwiftXR is a fast no-code, cross-platform development solution for building lightweight interactive 3D, AR, and VR experiences. SwiftXR allows you to effortlessly create a project, drag and drop 3D objects into it, personalize it, and deploy cross-platform 3D, WebAR, and WebVR experiences. We will be discussing everything about SwiftXR, how people can utilize it, how it has been being a startup in A...
2024-02-1942 minXRAtlasHow Augmented Reality is Revolutionalizing Education - Ludenso
How has Ludenso been using Augmented Reality to Revolutionalize Education?
Ludenso is an educational technology company made by thinkers and makers who build simple learning tools that include all learners. So far, more than 10.000 young, creative minds have used their products to learn, create and explore through playful AR experiences.
They are a small, but mighty young squad of people working hard to change education as we know it, while helping students become future-ready. They have been doing this in close collaboration with innovative teachers, leading universities, as well as experts from the te...
2024-02-1935 minXRAtlasSwarm intelligence and the role of AI in building the Metaverse
Louis Rosenberg, PhD is a pioneer in the fields of VR, AR, and AI for over thirty years. He earned his PhD from Stanford University, was a professor at California State University, founded the early VR company Immersion Corporation, and has been awarded over 300 patents worldwide for VR, AR, and AI technologies.
Some of the things we spoke about in this episode were:
VR in the 90's - Surviving the VR winter
Deepdive into the two types of Metaverses - Augmented and virtual Metaverse
The role and dangers of...
2024-02-191h 14XRAtlasStartups in Africa: WeDisplayMagic3D (Holographic Tech in Nigeria)
This episode of XR Atlas Pod is a special one, the XRAtlas pod segment is dedicated to promising startups rising in Africa and Globally, I have with me Ugo Nwagu the founder of WeDisplayMagic3D, a startup in Nigeria looking to revolutionize the marketing sector with the use of Holographic Technology.
2024-02-1938 minXRAtlasStartups: A new reality for collaboration - RAUM for Businesses
This episode was done with Rolf Meßmer the CMO of RAUM!
RAUM is a virtual reality collaboration application that is fundamentally changing the way people work today and simplifying their interaction with the digital world. Its mission is to create today's most sophisticated digital work environment for extended reality. A spatial ecosystem, in which third parties can offer their services and work becomes productive as never before.
It is a multi-user environment in which teams scattered around the world can virtually meet and work together. SAP and Johnson & Johnson are just two of...
2024-02-1939 minXRAtlasCreating a Humane and Inclusive MetaverseThis episode of XR Atlas Pod focuses on The Metaverse and how individuals and brands can build with safety and inclusivity in mind, what sorts of discussions need to be had and why we must always put HUMANITY first in the discussions and OUR actions.
I had a conversation with Christopher Lafayette an emergent technologist in virtual and augmented reality applying his talents to the metaverse, MedTech, education and web3. He also created Gatherverse a global gathering discussing humanity's first standards of education, safety, privacy, wellness, equality, community development and accessibility in the next steps of the...
2024-02-1957 minXRAtlasImproving the brain through Virtual Reality (VR cognitive tech)
Improving the brain through Virtual Reality (VR cognitive tech)
This episode of XR Atlas Pod focuses on the Mind, how Immersive technologies can be applied to improving human cognitive abilities, the sorts of influence these technologies could have and have had on our individual and collective consciousness, the amazing research and works happening in the space and why they are so important.
I had a conversation with Amir Bozorgzadeh a Co-founder and CEO at Virtuleap, a health and education VR startup that is taking cognitive assessment and training to the next level tha...
2024-02-1950 min
XRAtlasNurturing Africa Tech and Creativity: Gaming and XR ecosystem
Michael Oscar Esio & Babatunde Fatai stand out as pivotal figures in the dynamic landscape of African tech and creative entrepreneurship. With their wealth of experience in the Games and Tech industry, they are fostering innovation and connected creatives in Africa.
Join us on this Podcast episode as Babatunde explores Micheal's journey, accomplishments, and insights into the thriving African tech and gaming scene.
2024-02-1758 min
XRAtlasXR Streaming: The future of ARVR & MetaverseThis episode of the podcast delves into the world of Extended Reality (XR) streaming, discussing its potential benefits and applications, as well as its future prospects. The conversation would also cover the impact of XR streaming on different industries and key considerations for companies looking to implement it. Listeners stand to gain a better understanding of XR streaming, its current state, and its potential future impact on various industries and society as a whole, as well as some exciting current and upcoming developments in the field.On this episode, I was joined by Roman Emig an advocate...
2023-03-0733 min
XRAtlasNew Forms of Storytelling through Extended RealityOn this episode of XR Atlas Pod, we explore the cutting-edge realm of immersive technologies and their impact on human cognitive abilities. and how this technology is been explored to tell stories in a more engaging way. Our guest, Michaela, is a true master in this field. With a background in journalism, film production, and dance, she's a creative consultant who blends traditional media with the latest technology like VR, AR, AI, motion capture, and 360-degree films. She's even won an Emmy and Webby for her work on Capturing Everest, a collaboration with Sports Illustrated and Endemol Shine Beyond...
2023-01-2349 min
XRAtlasMetaversity: A dive into the future of Learning and Schooling on the MetaverseIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Grubbs, the founder of VictoryXR, a platform that allows students to learn and interact in the Metaverse. VictoryXR offers immersive classrooms and campuses through virtual reality, where educators can utilize 3D objects and other interactive features to teach a variety of subjects. Since its founding in 2016, the VXR team has won the Global Education Innovation of the Year award and has become a leader in the field of immersive education.During our conversation, we discussed Steve's background and his vision for the future of education, as...
2023-01-0934 min
XRAtlasHow Augmented Reality is Revolutionalizing Education - LudensoHow has Ludenso been using Augmented Reality to Revolutionalize Education? Ludenso is an educational technology company made by thinkers and makers who build simple learning tools that include all learners. So far, more than 10.000 young, creative minds have used their products to learn, create and explore through playful AR experiences.They are a small, but mighty young squad of people working hard to change education as we know it, while helping students become future-ready. They have been doing this in close collaboration with innovative teachers, leading universities, as well as experts from the tech and pu...
2022-09-0234 minXRAtlasStartups in Africa: SwiftXRThis episode of XR Atlas Pod is a special one, this XRAtlas pod segment is dedicated to promising startups rising in Africa and Globally, I have with me a dear friend and founder of SwiftXR Hammed Arowosegbe, SwiftXR is a fast no-code, cross-platform development solution for building lightweight interactive 3D, AR, and VR experiences. SwiftXR allows you to effortlessly create a project, drag and drop 3D objects into it, personalize it, and deploy cross-platform 3D, WebAR, and WebVR experiences. We will be discussing everything about SwiftXR, how people can utilize it, how it has been being a startup in...
2022-08-1940 minXRAtlasStartups: A new reality for collaboration - RAUM for Businesses This episode was done with Rolf Meßmer the CMO of RAUM!RAUM is a virtual reality collaboration application that is fundamentally changing the way people work today and simplifying their interaction with the digital world. Its mission is to create today's most sophisticated digital work environment for extended reality. A spatial ecosystem, in which third parties can offer their services and work becomes productive as never before.It is a multi-user environment in which teams scattered around the world can virtually meet and work together. SAP and Johnson & Johnson are just two of many com...
2022-08-0141 minXRAtlasSwarm intelligence and the role of AI in building the MetaverseLouis Rosenberg, PhD is a pioneer in the fields of VR, AR, and AI for over thirty years. He earned his PhD from Stanford University, was a professor at California State University, founded the early VR company Immersion Corporation, and has been awarded over 300 patents worldwide for VR, AR, and AI technologies.Some of the things we spoke about in this episode were:VR in the 90's - Surviving the VR winterDeepdive into the two types of Metaverses - Augmented and virtual MetaverseThe role and dangers of Artificial Agents...
2022-07-051h 12XRAtlasStartups in Africa: WeDisplayMagic3D (Holographic Tech in Nigeria)This episode of XR Atlas Pod is a special one, the XRAtlas pod segment is dedicated to promising startups rising in Africa and Globally, I have with me Ugo Nwagu the founder of WeDisplayMagic3D, a startup in Nigeria looking to revolutionize the marketing sector with the use of Holographic Technology.
2022-06-2239 minXRAtlasCreating a Humane and Inclusive MetaverseThis episode of XR Atlas Pod focuses on The Metaverse and how individuals and brands can build with safety and inclusivity in mind, what sorts of discussions need to be had and why we must always put HUMANITY first in the discussions and OUR actions.I had a conversation with Christopher Lafayette an emergent technologist in virtual and augmented reality applying his talents to the metaverse, MedTech, education and web3. He also created Gatherverse a global gathering discussing humanity's first standards of education, safety, privacy, wellness, equality, community development and accessibility in the next steps of the...
2022-06-1057 minXRAtlasImproving the brain through Virtual Reality (VR cognitive tech)This episode of XR Atlas Pod focuses on the Mind, how Immersive technologies can be applied to improving human cognitive abilities, the sorts of influence these technologies could have and have had on our individual and collective consciousness, the amazing research and works happening in the space and why they are so important.I had a conversation with Amir Bozorgzadeh a Co-founder and CEO at Virtuleap, a health and education VR startup that is taking cognitive assessment and training to the next level thanks to VR and AI. Amir is also a researcher, game publisher, tech writer...
2022-05-1550 minXRAtlasBuilding a Career and Finding a Job in XR (Virtual, Augmented, Mixed and Metaverse Technologies)With the advancement of Extended Reality (XR) and Metaverse technology, the digital world is expanding at an alarming rate as the actual and virtual worlds combine. Many industries are benefiting from XR technology because it produces more efficient processes, maximizes training, empowers brands to reach their customers in new and innovative ways and allows individuals to collaborate in virtual settings from remote locations amongst many other things.The buzz around XR and metaverse technology has steadily increased since the beginning of the 21st century and saw an even bigger swell when Facebook changed its name to Meta...
2022-05-0452 min
The Enuv8 ShowLearning and Creating AR-VR Experience w/ Babatunde FataiThis week, I interview Babatunde Fatai, an extended reality developer at PWC Nigeria. We discussed the meaning and difference between Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality. Babatunde Fatai walks us through how he started building his experience using tools like Unity, and how he explored ways of creating an immersive experience. This episode also contains exciting AR-VR tools and how one can become a developer or specialist in the space.
Babatunde Fatai Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatundefatai/?originalSubdomain=ng
2020-12-0838 min