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Tage Kene-Okafor is a prominent Nigerian technology journalist known for his in-depth coverage of African startups, venture capital, and tech ecosystems.

Early Life and Education :

Born in Nigeria, Okafor developed an interest in technology around 2015 while reading TechCrunch and later African outlets like Techpoint Africa and TechCabal.

 He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, which shaped his analytical approach to reporting.

Career Beginnings:

Okafor started in tech with entrepreneurial ventures in edtech and fintech post-college, though they did not succeed.

He transitioned to journalism via a Techpoint Africa writing bootcamp in 2018, joining as a startup reporter in 2019 where he profiled founders, investors, and ecosystem challenges across Nigeria and West Africa.

Rise to Prominence:

In January 2021 (or 2020 per some sources), he advanced to TechCrunch as a technology journalist based in Lagos, covering VC, startups, fintech, AI, and machine learning in Africa; his work appeared in Yahoo Finance and others.

 He earned accolades like Best IT Group for a university app project and Google Digital Skills certification.

By early 2026, Okafor left TechCrunch after about five years, transitioning to Director of Communications at Terra Industries, continuing to influence tech narratives from Nigeria.