Esther Oluwasanmi

Pioneered accessible education through technology in Nigeria with Afripedia

Esther Oluwasanmi is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur and founder of Afripedia, a groundbreaking digital platform transforming education access across Africa. Launching in 2020 during the pandemic, her initiative provides free online learning resources tailored for African students, addressing the continent's digital divide and educational inequities. Through partnerships with UNESCO and local governments, Afripedia now serves over 2 million learners annually. Oluwasanmi's approach combines AI-driven content localization with community-driven content creation, ensuring cultural relevance. Her work was highlighted in The Guardian's 2022 report on EdTech innovation, and she received the 2023 Women in Tech Excellence Award from MIT Solve. Beyond her tech work, she co-founded the Pan-African EdTech Alliance, advocating for policy changes in digital education infrastructure. A TEDx speaker and columnist for Quartz Africa, her vision bridges technological innovation with socio-economic empowerment, making her a pivotal figure in Africa's educational future.