Oluwafemi Bankole

Oluwafemi Bankole is a Nigerian full-stack creative, builder, and media entrepreneur, widely recognized as a pivotal figure in the documentation and growth of the African technology ecosystem. He is the co-founder of the influential digital media platforms TechCabal and Zikoko. **Early Life and Education** While details about his early life and formal education are sparse in public records, his career trajectory indicates a strong foundation in building and creative content. He has been described as a "builder of over-engineered Zoom setups" and a "full-stack creative." **Career Progression and Major Achievements** Bankole Oluwafemi’s career is defined by his contribution to African digital media and technology journalism. In 2013, he founded **TechCabal.com**, a digital publication that quickly became a leading source for daily newsletters, articles, reports, expert opinions, and insights into startups and technological advancements across Africa. TechCabal grew under his leadership from a website to an industry "empire," significantly shaping the narrative around African tech. He also co-founded Zikoko, a popular youth culture and entertainment platform. Bankole served as the editor-in-chief of TechCabal until he announced his departure from Big Cabal Media, the company he started, in January 2020, though he continues to serve on the board of directors. A notable work associated with him is the revival of the **Decode Fintech newsletter**, which he brought back to a weekly publication schedule through automated news gathering and streamlined workflows. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he also led Big Cabal Media's pivot to video content, building a distributed video operation that produced marketing assets across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. Furthermore, he is noted for creating and distributing a COVID-related information resource that went viral, was translated into French by volunteers, adopted by government agencies and NGOs, and distributed nationwide via SMS by Nigeria’s second-largest telco. **Current Status** Oluwafemi Bankole is currently working on a number of book and content projects, focusing on his creative and building expertise. His X account is @mrbankole.