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David Afolayan

Verified
(He/Him)
Lagos
Covers:  Tech, business, startup funding, industry analysis, gadget review and stakeholders' interview
Doesn't Cover: Sports, music, entertainment and politics
Learning mode... Editor-in-chief @technextdotng Reach me: david@technext24.com

David Afolayan’s Biography

A highly motivated communication expert, journalist and editor with a
long-standing background in creative writing, content strategy, event
planning and media production.

David has over 8 years of experience crafting captivating brand
identities. He specialises in creating exceptional content and
compelling copies that generate leads and drive conversions. He has
led a team of young creatives to plan and create high-quality digital
content, including articles, videos, podcasts, and interactive features.

As a founding managing editor at Technext, he led the editorial
team to consistently generate fresh and captivating content ideas
that resonate with the audience. This has seen the platform grow
from a newly found platform to the second most-read online media
platform in the tech category in Nigeria, with over 1 million quarterly
impressions.

As an editor, David has written news reports, interviews and several
thought pieces in the African tech space. He has also covered some
of the biggest tech events globally. He was the only African media
representative at the 2023 Huawei Connect event in Shanghai,
China. He has been invited to give expert analysis on leading
Nigerian media platforms such as Channels Television and Nigeria
Info FM.