UBA Business Series Brings M.I Abaga and African Tech Gurus: Transforming Customer Feedback into Innovation

Join virtual discussions on building tech solutions tailored for Africa’s unique market realities.

In a landmark event set to ignite innovation in African startups, United Bank for Africa (UBA) is hosting its upcoming UBA Business Series on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The session will feature renowned entrepreneur and rapper M.I Abaga along with venture capitalist Ashim Egunjobi and co-founder of Chowdeck Femi Aluko as they share their insights on leveraging consumer feedback to drive product development specific to Africa’s needs.

“The best African businesses are not guessing what their customers want; they are listening, adapting, and building accordingly,” said Alero Ladipo, UBA’s Group Head, Brands, Marketing, and Corporate Communications. The event is expected to offer a platform for frank discussions on product design, technology-driven solutions, and market realities in Africa.

• The theme of the session is “Building for Africa’s Realities: Turning Consumer Feedback into Technology-Driven Solutions.”

M.I Abaga’s Journey

Rapper and entrepreneur M.I Abaga will share his firsthand experience in building consumer platforms designed specifically for African markets. His entrepreneurial ventures have shown how understanding local customer needs can lead to successful innovations in technology.