See ‘AI’ as a success tool, not a competitor, experts charge Africans
By Olayinka Ajayi
Entrepreneurs, creatives, tech experts, and innovators have urged Africans to see artificial intelligence ‘AI’ as a tool to expedite projects successfully, not as a competitor.
Speaking during the 2nd edition of the Sundown section convened by leading Fintech firm, Kora, themed “AI in Africa: Scaling Beyond the Hype”. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Founding Partner at Future Africa, in his address challenged participants to expand their vision of innovation beyond fintech.
He said, “There’s so much to build. We need to go beyond fintech. From digital finance to trade and governance, everything depends on the digital infrastructure that connects us. But too many people still lack access to the internet. Digital infrastructure is the challenge we must solve.”
Also speaking in a chat moderated by CEO Kora, Dickson Nsofor, Creative Director, I.N Official Limited, Ifeanyi Nwunne in his submission said, “AI only threatens people who stop innovating. Across fashion and other industries, AI helps us work faster, visualise ideas better, and bring more precision to what we do. It’s not here to replace creativity but to amplify it.”
On his part, Founder & CEO of Ashcorp Group, Mr. Yinka Ash, added that while AI is transforming business operations, it cannot replicate human experience. “What separates humans from machines is our creativity and lived experiences.
“AI can automate tasks, but it lacks the ability to feel emotions. When we use it as a partner, not a competitor, we position ourselves to compete globally.”
Other discussants included Somtochukwu Ifezue, co-founder & CEO, PiggyVest; Onyinye Olisah, CEO, Onus Financial Services; Buchi Okoro, CEO, Quidax; Frank Atat, industry practitioner; and Ugodre Obi-Chukwu, founder & CEO, Nairametrics.
Kora’s CEO, Nsofor, while reflecting on the company’s motivation for curating the conversations, said, “AI is driving a new phase of Africa’s digital growth, and we believe progress happens when technology meets community, and Sundown Sessions is our way of creating that bridge. From fashion to finance, agriculture to media, we want to spotlight Africa’s readiness to lead the next global wave of innovation powered by technology, creativity, and collaboration.”
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