In a world where tech news hits you from every direction—AI breakthroughs every other week, crypto markets swinging wildly, space exploration headlines competing for attention—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. A lot of the coverage feels repetitive, loud, or disconnected from everyday realities, especially if you’re not living in Silicon Valley or working at a big-name tech firm. At some point, I realized that instead of trying to follow everything, it made more sense to follow someone—a journalist whose perspective I trust and whose work actually helps me make sense of technology.
That’s how I found Muyiwa Olowogboyega. Or Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega, to be precise—but he goes by Muyiwa in most spaces, and it feels more fitting. He’s a Nigerian tech journalist whose writing cuts through hype and focuses on what really matters. Being based in Lagos myself—or at least deeply tuned into its energy—it felt natural to gravitate toward someone documenting the African tech scene from the inside, not from a distance.
My journey following Muyiwa started the obvious way: I wanted to know who he was. Understanding a writer’s background often makes their work land harder. From what I learned, Muyiwa is a Lagos-based writer and editor with a strong academic foundation in political science, having earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Ilorin. That background shows clearly in his work—he understands power, policy, and how institutions shape technology. He’s also completing a master’s degree in Marketing Communications at Pan-Atlantic University, which explains why his reporting often blends business insight with strong storytelling.
Before becoming a familiar name in African tech journalism, Muyiwa worked across different media roles. He was a staff reporter at TechCabal, one of Africa’s most influential tech publications, and later worked as a content consultant for GTCO’s Ndani, crafting stories for a major financial institution. Today, he serves as Newsroom Editor at TechCabal, overseeing coverage that spans fintech, telecommunications, startups, and emerging technologies. Alongside that, he runs an independent Substack newsletter called Notadeepdive, where he takes a deeper, more reflective approach to tech and business stories.
What stands out to me most is how grounded his work feels. Muyiwa isn’t chasing viral trends or parroting Silicon Valley talking points. He’s rooted in Nigeria, and his reporting reflects the realities of building and using technology in emerging markets—regulatory uncertainty, fragile infrastructure, impressive innovation, and occasional scandal. Reading his work, I often find myself thinking, this person actually understands the terrain.
In a media landscape still dominated by Western perspectives, Muyiwa consistently centers African realities. He writes about mobile money, cybersecurity threats to local banks, startup failures that have real consequences, and policy decisions that affect millions. There’s no unnecessary gloss. Just clear-eyed reporting that respects the reader’s intelligence.
Curiosity led me to his LinkedIn profile, which added more texture to the picture. Beyond journalism, Muyiwa has experience in content strategy and even fiction writing. He has a short story titled “Abiku” published on Brittle Paper, and that creative background shows in the way he structures his articles—there’s narrative depth, not just facts stacked on facts. He’s moderated webinars, hosted events like TechCabal’s Moonshot, and earned recognition in media spotlights such as Wimbart’s. Following him began to feel less like tracking a journalist and more like listening to a thoughtful, well-informed voice.
I also followed him on X (formerly Twitter), where his handle is @olumuyiwa__. That’s where his personality really comes through. His posts are direct, opinionated, and often quietly funny. He doesn’t just share links; he adds context and critique. When issues like Starlink’s price increases in Nigeria come up, he connects them to regulatory signals from the Nigerian Communications Commission and broader industry trends. His threads often spark meaningful discussions, turning his timeline into a kind of informal town hall for African tech conversations.
But the real depth is in his long-form writing. On TechCabal, Muyiwa balances exclusive scoops with thoughtful analysis. One standout piece details a major leadership shakeup at Nigeria’s Central Bank, explaining not just who was appointed, but why it matters for the country’s financial and tech ecosystem. Another explores Huawei securing a major storage deal with UBA, raising questions about data security, global tech politics, and local innovation. These are stories that leave you feeling informed, not overwhelmed.
His reporting on cybersecurity incidents, startup funding, and major tech events like GITEX Africa follows the same pattern—enthusiastic but grounded, hopeful but realistic. He doesn’t ignore the gaps or challenges, and that honesty makes the optimism feel earned.
On Notadeepdive, Muyiwa becomes even more reflective. His year-in-review essays read like conversations—smart, candid, and willing to critique both startups and the media that covers them. Pieces like “What People Get Wrong About Nigeria’s Tech Media” or “The IPOs That Never Came” linger in your mind because they ask bigger questions about systems, expectations, and missed opportunities.
Following Muyiwa Olowogboyega has genuinely deepened my understanding of science and technology in Africa. His work isn’t flashy or exaggerated—it’s thoughtful, contextual, and unapologetically African. In a crowded media space, that kind of voice is rare. For me, keeping up with his writing feels like gaining a quiet mentor—someone helping me see tech not as noise, but as something deeply intertwined with real lives.
