Tosin Ogunlesi

A Nigerian entrepreneur who revolutionized online education in Africa through innovative tech solutions

Tosin Ogunlesi is a visionary entrepreneur from Nigeria who has made significant contributions to education access across Africa. Born in Lagos in 1978, Ogunlesi co-founded EduPadi in 2005, an online learning platform that has trained over 500,000 students across 20 African countries. His work addresses critical challenges like teacher shortages and infrastructure gaps through AI-driven adaptive learning systems. Ogunlesi's approach combines local content creation with global best practices, exemplified by partnerships with UNESCO and the African Union. His TED Talk "The Future of Education in Africa" has been viewed over 2 million times. Beyond education technology, he developed the Africa Dev Hub, a network connecting 10,000+ educators and innovators. His initiatives have inspired similar platforms like Kenya's Kipipu and South Africa's Letseach. Ogunlesi's impact extends to policy-making through his advisory role with the Nigerian Ministry of Education, helping shape national digital learning strategies. His work was recognized by Forbes Africa as one of 2019's Top 30 Under 30 Innovators.