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Welcome to Africans In Tech, a podcast where inspiring journeys in the world of technology are explored. Hosted by Sahr Lebbie, join us for candid interviews with tech professionals sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're new to tech or a seasoned veteran, valuable insights and mentorship opportunities await. Let's demystify tech together and drive positive change in the industry.

  1. Jun 11

    Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 44 | AI Music, Voice Cloning & Creative Control w/ Ayo Beatz

    What does it really take to break into the music industry — and stay there? In this episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Ayo Beatz — UK-based rapper, producer, and global creative — to unpack his journey from freestyling as a teenager in New York to producing a Top 3 UK charting record. Ayo Beatz shares the real, behind-the-scenes path of building a music career from the ground up: learning production just to get free studio time, balancing artistry with business, and navigating the financial risks that come with chasing global success. The conversation also dives deep into how AI is reshaping music, creativity, and ownership — from AI-generated vocals and stems to major-label contracts restricting AI usage. Ayo breaks down why understanding music fundamentals still matters in an AI-powered era, and how artists can protect their creativity while leveraging new tools. This episode covers: Growing up in London and moving to New York as a teen How environment and exposure reshaped his mindset Learning music production without a traditional university path Producing “See Nobody” by Wes Nelson — a Top 3 UK hit The business realities of being both an artist and a producer Budgeting wins, losses, and costly lessons in music AI in music: ownership, ethics, and future opportunities Building songs through live layering and collaboration Touring internationally across the Middle East and Asia If you’re an artist, producer, creative, entrepreneur, or technologist navigating the future of work, creativity, and ownership — this conversation is a must-watch. 🎧 Stream, learn, and share.

    48 min

  2. Jun 11

    Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 45 | Opinions vs Real Results : Founder Mindset w/ Leander Howard

    In this powerful episode of Africans in Tech, we sit down with Leander Howard II. Father, GTM Advisor and Career Coach Leander breaks down what it really takes to win as a founder in today’s world — ignoring social media noise, blocking out unqualified opinions, and focusing on respect, execution, and results. We dive into: Why being respected matters more than being liked How social media can distract founders from real opportunities The importance of standing on your values as a leader Building a tech company when nobody looks like you The real pressure of running payroll and leading a team Why mentors, relationships, and conviction are the real cheat codes This episode is a masterclass in mindset, leadership, and building with purpose — especially for entrepreneurs, students, and tech professionals navigating today’s economy. Like 👍 | Subscribe 📲 | Turn on Notifications 🔔 Join a community focused on execution, respect, and results.

    1h 13m

  3. Jun 11

    Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 46 | AI vs Humans: New Reality of Tech Jobs w/ Aisha Diambou

    In this powerful episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Aisha Diambou, a Georgia Tech biomedical engineering graduate, to unpack her raw and unfiltered journey through healthcare, corporate America, layoffs, discrimination, and ultimately pivoting into tech. Aisha shares what it was really like working as a clinical specialist in cardiac electrophysiology, assisting in life-or-death heart procedures straight out of college — and how the pressure, toxic workplace culture, and discrimination led to her being fired from her first corporate job. From there, she opens up about: Being first-generation and navigating corporate America alone Facing workplace discrimination as a young Black woman in healthcare Getting hundreds of job rejections during the tech layoffs The emotional toll of unemployment, pride, and starting over How AI and ATS systems are changing hiring and blocking qualified candidates Why networking became more powerful than resumes Pivoting from biomedical engineering into a remote tech role How she rebuilt confidence, strategy, and direction after burnout This episode is for anyone who has ever: Felt stuck after being laid off Questioned their worth after rejection Struggled with toxic corporate culture Tried to break into tech during a bad economy Felt alone in the job search 💡 This is not a success story wrapped in perfection — this is real life, real struggle, and real strategy.

    1h 20m

  4. Jun 11

    Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 47 | Mental Health, Policy & Power in Africa w/ Blessing Douglas

    In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Blessing Douglas — entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and development leader — to unpack one of Africa’s biggest challenges: the gap between policy and enforcement. We explore how weak compliance systems, lack of accountability, and poor data practices impact mental health services, governance, privacy, and development across the continent. From working in IDP camps in Nigeria to navigating Medicaid mental health systems in the U.S., Blessing shares real-world insight into what works, what fails, and what must change. This episode dives deep into: Why Africa has policies but struggles with enforcement Mental health stigma and cultural barriers Data privacy, compliance, and accountability gaps The contrast between African and Western systems Entrepreneurship, leadership, and building impact-driven solutions Lessons from working in tech, development, and mental health This is not theory — this is lived experience, hard truths, and forward-thinking solutions. 📌 If you care about Africa’s future, governance, mental health, or building real systems that work — this episode is for you.

    1h 13m

  5. Jun 11

    Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 48 | How To Build Your Product Agency w/ Victoria Walker

    In this episode of Africans in Tech, we sit down with Victoria Walker, a powerhouse software engineer at JP Morgan Chase and founder of Vivify Solutions. Victoria’s journey is a masterclass in resilience—overcoming the foster care system, personal loss, and legal hurdles to build a thriving career in fintech and her own product development agency. We dive deep into: The Reality of Self-Teaching: How she mastered code without a traditional degree. Corporate vs. Startup Life: Navigating the politics of big banks and the hustle of entrepreneurship. The MVP Strategy: Why most founders fail at app development and how to do it right. The AI Shift: How Victoria is building AI agents within one of the world's largest financial institutions. Whether you're an aspiring engineer or a non-technical founder with a big idea, Victoria’s "no-excuses" approach to success will give you the roadmap you need. Connect with Victoria: Instagram/TikTok: @sixfiguretechie LinkedIn: Victoria Walker Business: vivifysolutions.net

    1h 18m

  6. May 18

    Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 40 | AI Chatbots Transforming Healthcare w/ TheGardenofAsh

    🚀 From AI Solutions Specialist to Tech Founder — Ashley Robinson is on a mission to make the world a better place through technology. In this powerful episode of Africans in Tech Podcast, Ashley shares how she went from psychology and HR to becoming a Generative AI Engineer and now the CEO & Founder of Better Boost, a wearable tech startup creating AI-powered smart glasses that translate languages, assist with navigation, and enhance communication — all while protecting user data. 💬 “My mission is to make the world a better place. Technology for good — that’s what we’re here for.” — Ashley Robinson 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 🌍 Ashley’s journey from HR → AI → Startup Founder 🤖 Building AI avatars & chatbots for healthcare 👓 How she built Better Boost and landed Shaquille O’Neal as a Founders Club member 🧠 Smart Glasses that translate 12+ languages and work offline 🩺 The future of AI in healthcare, wearables, and accessibility ⚙️ AI ethics, ownership, and creating technology for good 🔥 Her goal to build the most advanced wearable tech startup in the world 💪 Why she believes in 100% ownership and impact-driven innovation 🔗 Connect with Ashley: 📸 Instagram: @thegardenofash 💼 LinkedIn: Ashley Robinson  ✨ “There’s no better time to be alive — build, upskill, and create your own AI-backed business today.” 🎧 Subscribe to Africans in Tech — where we’re building bridges and shaping futures in tech.

    1 hr

  7. May 18

    Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 41 |Owning Your Confidence as a Woman in Tech w/ Banke Balogun

    In this inspiring episode of the Africans in Tech Podcast, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Banke Balogun, a LA based model turned Solutions Engineer, to explore her incredible journey from the runway to the world of tech. 💻 ✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 💪 Why confidence is the #1 skill to master when breaking into tech 💬 How to “fake it till you make it” — and still show up authentically 🌐 The importance of network building inside and outside your company 👩🏾‍⚕️ How to pivot from healthcare to tech using transferable skills 👠 Lessons from the modeling industry and how AI is reshaping fashion 🧠 How she landed her first tech role at a health startup, then joined DocuSign 🤝 Why networking, mentorship, and confidence open doors to global opportunities 🎤 About the Guest: Banke Balogun is a Los Angeles–based Solutions Engineer, model, and mentor helping others pivot into tech with confidence. She’s passionate about healthcare innovation, AI in fashion, and building global communities for women in tech. 📺 Watch the Whiteboard Session: Coming soon! 📲 Follow Banke: Instagram — @lebanke 🎧 Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🔥 Subscribe, like, and share if you believe in confidence, community, and breaking barriers in tech. #AfricansInTech #SahrLebbie #BankeBalogun #WomenInTech #CareerPivot #Confidence #Networking #TechPodcast #HealthcareTech #DocuSign #ModelToTech #AIInFashion

    47 min

  8. May 18

    Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 42 | The DMV’s Tech Rocketship: Techsgiving w/ Ayo Duyile

    This week on Africans in Tech, we sit down with Ayo, founder of Techsgiving, and unpack how he built one of the most influential tech conferences for Black and Brown professionals in the DMV. From a humble rooftop meetup to Nationals Park Stadium with 7,000+ attendees, his journey is a blueprint for anyone scaling community with intention, culture, and infrastructure. If you're building a startup, conference, or career from scratch — this episode is a masterclass in staying mission-first while growing fast. ✨ What You’ll Learn: • How Ayo went from IT shop work at age 14, Lockheed Martin, Meta/Facebook • Why Techsgiving was born as a “pay it forward” movement tied to Thanksgiving • Scaling from 50-person mixers → Audi Field → Nationals Park level impact • The product mindset behind Techsgiving: listen to users, then build • How to build a mission-aligned team instead of just filling roles • Automations + systems: using Zapier, Airtable, Salesforce & AI to scale • Partnering with cities like Atlanta to upskill and certify residents • Fatherhood, leadership, and thinking long-term about legacy & exit strategy • Why relationships, money, and how community fuels growth 🎯 Attending Techsgiving for the First Time? Expect real value — not vibes alone: • Tech certs, workshops, hiring pipelines, on-site interviews • Mentor matching with leaders from Amazon, Salesforce & more • Pitch competitions — $10K for founders, $5K for students • A career-forward environment built on community, access, and opportunity 🌍 Connect with Techsgiving Website: techsgiving.co Email: info@techsgiving.org Socials: @techsgiving on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X 📡 Connect With Africans in Tech Speaking, partnerships, podcast features: Email: africansintechnology@gmail.com 🔥 If This Episode Hit You — Do This: Like the video, drop a comment, and subscribe to the channel. Hit the notification bell so you don’t miss our whiteboard sessions, deep-dives, and new episodes featuring tech builders rewriting the narrative across the diaspora. Africans in Tech — building bridges, creating access, and shaping futures in tech. 🌉🚀

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Welcome to Africans In Tech, a podcast where inspiring journeys in the world of technology are explored. Hosted by Sahr Lebbie, join us for candid interviews with tech professionals sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're new to tech or a seasoned veteran, valuable insights and mentorship opportunities await. Let's demystify tech together and drive positive change in the industry.

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  • Creator
    Sahr
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
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    © 2026 Africans In Tech
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