Benjamin Dada is a Nigerian tech journalist, writer, media entrepreneur, and tech ecosystem commentator who has been deeply involved in covering technology, innovation, startups, and digital trends in Africa for several years. He combines firsthand industry knowledge with reporting, giving his audience insights into how African tech is evolving.

Dada’s entrance into tech journalism began in 2016 when he pitched a trending tech story to an editor, which led to published work and helped launch his reporting career.
Early in his journey, he wrote for platforms such as Techcity.ng and Techpoint, focusing on tech news, startup developments, and industry commentary.
He started Benjamindada.com (later rebranded to Condia), an independently run tech media platform dedicated to telling stories about African startups, tech innovation, and founders — filling gaps he saw in existing tech coverage.
The platform now attracts millions of annual impressions and wide readership, providing not just news but narrative-driven essays and deep stories about the tech ecosystem.

Benjamin Dada’s reporting focuses on:

*Startups and innovation* : Highlighting how Nigerian and African tech startups grow, scale, and innovate.
*Technology trends and analysis* : Offering deeper insights into fintech, digital ecosystems, and industry challenges.
*Narrative-driven features* : Long-form articles and interviews that go beyond headlines to explore context, challenges, and opportunities within Africa’s tech world.
*Editorial leadership* : As founder and publisher, he shapes editorial direction and quality standards for the publication.

Benjamin Dada's achievement and impact as a Science and Tech reporter inclueds;
Media entrepreneurship: Building one of Africa’s growing tech reporting platforms — Condia (formerly Benjamindada.com).

*Influence in tech media* : Recognized as a notable voice in the African tech reporting landscape, contributing to how tech stories are told from an African perspective rather than just through foreign lenses.
*Award recognition* : He has been acknowledged in industry award spaces — for example, being cited as Tech Journalist of the Year in some Nigerian tech awards lists, underscoring his contribution to tech journalism.
*Supporting tech storytelling* : His platform has nurtured other tech journalists, helping them publish and gain exposure while elevating local voices in tech media.

While journalism was his entry point, Dada also works across the tech ecosystem:
He has held operational and product roles in fintech and tech companies such as Eyowo, Stitch, and Moniepoint, giving him hands-on industry experience that enriches his reporting perspective.
His background covers product, partnerships, and operations, enabling him to speak credibly on industry trends and business challenges in tech.

Below is the link to check some of Benjamin Dada's publication
https://thecondia.com/bendada-com-is-now-condia/?

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