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LAGOS – Babatunde Fatai, a visionary technology leader, is leading Africa’s digital transformation. As the Manager of Emerging Technologies at MTN Nigeria, the continent’s largest telecommunications and technology company, he uses his expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Extended Reality, Cloud Computing, and other Emerging Technologies to redefine digital services and drive impactful change across the African tech landscape.
At MTN, Babatunde focuses on harnessing emerging technologies to enhance services, transform operations, and deliver value to customers and the company alike. His strategic contributions include developing groundbreaking digital solutions and creating frameworks that solidify MTN’s role as a technology-driven organization.
His work resonates beyond corporate walls, positively shaping the African tech ecosystem.
Before joining MTN, Babatunde gained valuable experience as a Senior Consultant and Extended Reality Engineer at PwC Experience Centre Nigeria, collaborating with high-profile clients, from multinational corporations to government bodies.
His projects included immersive VR training programs and custom digital solutions that addressed complex business challenges, solidifying his expertise in Extended Reality (XR) and its application in the African market.
Beyond corporate leadership, Babatunde is a dedicated community builder.
He founded the African XR Community, an initiative devoted to facilitating the adoption and increasing the youth’s knowledge and awareness of XR, AI, and other Emerging Technologies across Africa.
Through workshops, training, and resources, the community closes knowledge gaps and empowers African youth to pursue careers in cutting-edge tech fields.
Babatunde also hosts the XRAtlas Podcast, one of Nigeria’s leading technology podcasts.
Through XRAtlas, he engages global experts on emerging technology trends, covering topics from XR and AI to the Metaverse and space technology.
The podcast has become a vital platform for discussing how these innovations impact Africa’s socio-economic fabric, inspiring a new generation eager to participate in the digital transformation.
As a thought leader, Babatunde frequently speaks at industry events, sharing actionable insights on the use and impact of Emerging Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Immersive technologies in emerging markets.
His recent role as a judge at NASA’s Space Apps Hackathon in Lagos, amongst many others, underscores his recognition as a respected voice in tech innovation.
His dedication to Africa’s digital advancement and his commitment to fostering a community-oriented tech ecosystem make him a trailblazer, inspiring the next generation of African innovators..
