One person who has made a strong impact in science and technology writing in Nigeria is **Abdullahi Tsanni**. Instead of focusing on popular topics like startup funding and business news, he writes about serious science issues such as diseases, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. What makes his work special is how easy he makes these topics to understand. Reading his articles feels more like reading a story than struggling through a difficult textbook.

Abdullahi stands out because he writes for some of the biggest science journals in the world. These include **Nature**, **Science**, **MIT Technology Review**, and **The British Medical Journal**. It is not very common to see Nigerians consistently writing for these international platforms, so his presence there is a big achievement and shows his level of knowledge and skill.

His journey did not start at the top. He grew up in Northern Nigeria and studied **Biochemistry** at **Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)** in Zaria. As a student, he already loved writing and sharing what he learned. He would use his own money to print out short articles about his coursework, such as proteins and amino acids, and place them on the department notice boards for others to read.

Later on, he moved to the United States to earn a Master’s degree in **Science Writing** at **MIT**, which is known worldwide for science and technology. Today, he works as an Associate Editor at **Nature Africa**, but he continues to focus on African-related science issues.

He has written about serious challenges faced by African scientists, including visa problems when attending international conferences and racism within global research spaces. These stories help bring attention to problems that are often ignored.

Abdullahi Tsanni is also a co-founder of the **African Science Literacy Network**, which helps bridge the gap between scientists and journalists so that the public can better understand science. He has won awards like the **OFAB Science Media Award**, and his work continues to make science simple and meaningful to everyday people.

By Amaka Udalor