Google in Africa
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Building the tools for Africa's digital transformation.
Sub Saharan Africa
Joined July 2009
We strongly oppose oppression, brutality & intimidation. We believe a fair and impartial police force is a critical element of a stable society, & that abuse of power infringes on people’s democratic & human rights. We urge a speedy resolution to the current situation. #EndsSARS.
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😂😂 What are your craziest @googlemaps stories?.
USING GOOGLE MAPS IN THE VILLAGE 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.#STANDAGAINSTDEPRESSION .#crazykennarmakingthecountryhappy
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Keep up with your favourite team ⚽️, while you’re home or away. Search for UEFA Women’s Champions League, turn on notifications, and get live updates on all the action.
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Happy to celebrate Kenyan award-winning author, activist and doctor, the late Dr Margaret Ogola, author of The River and the Source. Which is your favourite quote from the book? #RememberingMargaretOgola #GoogleDoodle
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Cat got your tongue 🐱? If you’re stuck on how to pronounce something in another language, try Google Translate 👉
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No permission slips required for this wildlife field trip 🐻🐯🐧. Bring creatures from around the world to wherever you are with #Google3D 👉
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Did you know, you can avoid the rush in local shops by searching for the business in Google and checking their most popular times? 🕒👉
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Today our #Googledoodle celebrates the life of Stella Adadevoh, the Nigerian doctor, who helped stop the spread of Ebola in the country during the 2014 outbreak.
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Today we celebrate Chinua Achebe's 87th birthday. Considered by many to be the father of modern African literature, Achebe has touched many lives with his words. #GoogleDoodle
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When your secret supply of Chocolate eggs starts attracting local wildlife…🐰🍫. See if you can spot the Rabbit hopping around your home with #Google3D. 👉
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Celebrate 60 years of WWF’s conservation work by inviting over the animals they’ve helped protect 🥳🎂🐼. Search for rare animals to see them with #Google3D 👉
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Congratulations, FlaqoRazz😊.
Its A milestone we are so happy🙏🏼🙏🏼time to tighten belts,thank u my air conditioners(no longer fans)
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It's TGIF 💃🏼🕺🏽, & we're grooving to the amazing #PermissiontoDance by @bts_bighit. If you're feeling extra creative you can join the dance challenge. Create & submit a 15-second video recreating the dance moves using #PermissiontoDance and #Shorts. Leggo!
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From livestreams to popular videos like 'Joro' by .@wizkidayo & 'On The Low' by @burnaboy, people come to YouTube to be part of music culture & discover new music. Starting today, YouTube Music will be available in Nigeria. More here- #YouTubeMusicNG
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We’re aware of an issue causing inaccurate conversions for Nigerian Naira currency, so we will remove the conversion onebox from appearing in search results until we are able to diagnose the issue.
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Today our #GoogleDoodle celebrates Nigerian author, Florence Onyebuchi Emecheta on what would have been her 75th birthday. Emecheta published 16 novels, including In The Ditch, Second-Class Citizen, and Slave Girl.
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Today we celebrate the life of Nigerian football icon Stephen Keshi. The beautiful game took Keshi all over the world, as a player and coach. Happy Birthday Big Boss. #StephenKeshi #GoogleDoodle
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We are celebrating Mekatilili wa Menza, known for inspiring the Giriama people to resist colonial rule, one of Kenya’s first freedom fighters, circa 1900. Here she’s performing 'kifudu' to draw the crowds… ‘Shangwe’ #Shujaa #Mekatilili
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We're excited to be bringing the finale of the @wizkidayo O2 Arena experience to YouTube! Catch the magical moments of the sold-out show LIVE Tonight, 9pm GMT (10pm Lagos, 11pm ZA, 12midnight KE). Watch ➡️ #WizkidO2 #WizkidO2YT
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We can’t keep still…. we’re opening our first Product Development Centre in Africa!!!! And we’re hiring engineers, product managers, UX designers and researchers, to build more helpful products for Africa and the world. Apply here -
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Aspiring to become a #MachineLearning developer? This program is for you!. 📢 Applications are now open for the first @GoogleDevs #MachineLearning Bootcamp in Sub-Saharan Africa from July to November! .👉Learn more & apply before July 16, 2022:
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We will support 10 emerging Nigerian artists to help build their craft, increase their fanbase and connect with the world through @YouTube. This effort will be driven through emPawa Africa, an initiative and incubator launched by @mreazi. #GoogleforNigeria
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We're happy to announce that 50 African startups have been selected and will receive funding, mentoring, and Google platform credits as part of our $3 million Black Founders Fund. Full list ➡️ #Google4Africa .#FundBlackFounders
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We're thrilled to announce our Equiano submarine cable's second landing in Lagos, Nigeria. The cable has a specific resonance for Nigeria, as named It's after Olaudah Equiano, Nigerian-born writer and abolitionist. It's a homecoming! ➡️ #EquianoCableLagos
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Happy Independence Day, Tanzania as you celebrate 60 years🇹🇿🇹🇿
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We are pleased to announce 30k new scholarships as part of our Africa Developer Scholarships program! We're also providing a further 1,000 grants for Associate Android Developer & Associate Cloud Engineer certifications. Read more here-
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Who here’s tall enough to peer over a panda? ✋🏾🐼 Invite a 3D animal into your home and see who’s tallest 👉🏾
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Wassup Kenya 🇰🇪? YouTube Music and YouTube Premium are now available in +254. Get it today and enjoy YouTube ad-free. #youtubepremium #YouTubeMusic #YouTube
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Today's #Googledoole in South Africa celebrates Miriam Tlali’s 85th Birthday. She was the first black South African woman to publish a novel. She courageously spoke out against injustice at a time it was almost impossible to do so.
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What better way to wrap off #google4africa than with the amazing @TiwaSavage ? 💃🏼🕺🏽💃🏼🕺🏽🕺🏽
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🚀 This week we unveiled the "The AI for Beginners in Hausa Learning content"! Hausa, one of Africa's most spoken languages, is rich in culture and history. Now, it's becoming a gateway to AI education. #ArewaTech4Ladies
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In July 2017, we announced that we will invest $20m in non-profits working across the continent over the next five years. Today, we’re taking the next step in making that a reality through the launch of the first African Google Impact Challenge! #GICAfrica
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Look who popped by to collect his brand new Play Button! Congratulations @Nasty_CSA! Next up, Gold! #YouTubeZA
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Our doodle today celebrates Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti, teacher, political campaigner, women's rights activist and mother of afrobeat originator, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. She would have been 119 years today. #GoogleDoodle
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The best thing about this Saturday is @fireboydml at 2PM.We're ready! .Quick Tip: You can find the lyrics to ALL 17 songs from his new album #Apollo on YouTube Music. Check it out here- #YouTubeMusicWeekNG
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We believe that queer rights are human rights. As South Africa reels from the disturbing increase in senseless murders of queer people, we stand with those fighting for change. #QueerLivesMatter
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Google Station is coming to Naija! And will be rolling out in 200 locations in five cities across the country by the end of 2019, bringing free wifi to millions of people. #GoogleforNigeria
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Today's #GoogleDoodle celebrates world-renowned South African trumpeter, singer, composer & human rights advocate the great Hugh Masekela. "My biggest obsession is to show Africans and the world who the people of Africa really are.” Happy Birthday Bra Hugh. #HughMasekela80th 🎺
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Congratulations @theflutterwave on this incredible moment! So exciting to see the growth since Google for Startups Accelerator. 🦄 🦄🦄🦄.
African payments company Flutterwave raises $170M, now valued at over $1B by @ulonnaya.
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Are you an Africa-based tech startup solving Africa's problems, then Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa Class is for you. Applications are open till July 26th. Apply at #LaunchpadforAfrica
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Congratulations to all the recipients! We are so excited to go on this journey with you! cc @Andela_Nigeria cc @udacity
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Yesterday we joined the @RwandaICT to announce new plans towards training and upskilling developers and digital ambassadors, piloting a fintech incubation program, supporting SMBs to go online, bringing Rwanda on Street View & others. More here ➡️.
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Today, we unveil new startup-focused initiatives for Africa, including a $3 million Black Founders Fund Africa and a @Googleorg $3 million MSME fund for women entrepreneurs in Africa. Please read, share and apply. #BFFAfrica #FundBlackFounders
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In partnership with @udacity and @Andela we will be providing 15 000 scholarships to developers in Africa. This is part of our commitment to the developer ecosystem in Africa. #LaunchpadAfrica
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Startup investment will power Africa's digital economy. Through our new Africa Investment Fund, we'll invest $50 million in African startups, and help them create useful tools for their communities.#google4africa
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Today would have been Cesaria Evora's 78th birthday!.Singer from Cape Verde who was very popular across Africa as well as Western Europe. Grammy award winner (2001). Also won multiple KORA awards. Fun fact - she liked performing without shoes :)
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What an awesome day at #DevFestLagos yesterday! More than 2000 developers came out! We had 24 incredible sessions with amazing speakers! Jozi, you're next!
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You can now explore the vibrant city of Lagos from your couch. Naija, Street View has landed. #GoogleforNigeria
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We’ve launched Street View of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Nyeri and Malindi - now available on @googlemaps and accessible to everyone, around the world #Google4Kenya #twatembeapamoja.
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Our country director for Nigeria is welcoming everyone! It's starting! Africa's digital story is evolving and we are excited to be part of it. #GoogleforNigeria
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We plan to invest $1 billion over 5 years on projects to improve connectivity, support startups and developer communities, support SMBs with low-interest loans, and fund non-profits working to improve lives throughout Africa. #google4africa
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We understand our #GoogleDoodle for South Africa’s Freedom Day offended some people. We should have done better and are deeply sorry. We've taken down the Doodle. Happy Freedom Day!.
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We were born to be superstars, CEOs. " - @tenientertainer. ICYM, watch Teni, @muthoniDQ @symplysimi @lady_zamar @shekhinahd @shomadjozi share their stories of growth and the power of uplifting oneself through skills. #WomenWill #GrowwithGoogle
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We are very excited to announce 10,000 Grow with Google Developer Scholarships with Pluralsight and Andela
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In 2 hours, we're kicking off #YouTubeMusicWeek with an #Afrobeat conversation 🎶🎶🎵. Join @EddieKadi, @RemiBurgz, @stonebwoyb, Temi Adeniji @WarnerMusicSA , @tumabasa & @shopsydoo as they discuss 'The Global Impact of Afrobeats'. *6PM GMT +1*. Join -
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Today our #Googledoodle celebrates Esther Afua Ocloo, Ghanaian entrepreneur and pioneer of microlending. #inspiringwoman
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We will be sharing some updates on the work that we are doing to make Google more helpful to people in Africa at our inaugural Google for Africa event on Wednesday, October 6. Register now for the virtual event at #Google4Africa
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#AboutLastNight our pal @burnaboy came to hangout at Google Nigeria to talk about his YouTube Music Artist Spotlight story video, check it out here >> #YouTubewithBurna
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Good morning! Are you passionate about women empowerment in Africa? Previously lead a women focused community group? We just might have the next thing for you! Apply for an opportunity to lead a women focused group in Africa >>>
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#YouTubeFridays: Here is what you guys have been jamming this week on YouTube. We are always down for some @DjMaphorisa, a bit of @winkydonline, party time with @davido and @eddykenzoficial and of course @diamondplatnumz. Happy Friday 🎶💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🎶 check out
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Google Developers Space is officially open! We can't wait to see you there! Read all about it >> #GoogleDevelopersSpace
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@KaluhisKitchen @Brianmbunde @CocaColaAfrica @FoodNetwork We would love that!! How is your YouTube channel doing so we create that magic? That was the plan two years ago😉.
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Today's doodle, illustrated by Lagos-based guest artist @OhabTBJ, pays tribute to Nigerian musician Oliver de Coque on his 74th birthday. Crowned the “Highlife King of Africa,” he is widely revered as one of the continent's most prolific recording artists of all time.
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We are thrilled to announce that @GoogleAI is coming to Africa! Our brand new AI centre will be opening in Accra later this year.
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It's an honour to have you onboard!
I’m HONOURED to be A JUDGE and PARTNER to the @GoogleAfrica Impact Challenge #GICAfrica . where nonprofits and social enterprises can apply for up to $250,000 each in grants. Apply now:
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Our #GoogleDoodle in Nigeria today honours the life of Christy Essien Igbokwe’s 58th Birthday. 'Nigeria’s Lady of Songs' who used her fame to highlight social issues such as the abuse of women and children.
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We are thrilled to host @Dimmaumeh in Nairobi. Today she shared on her journey and the power of analytics in helping creators with their content and the power of collaboration with other creators #YouTubeKenya
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StreetView is launching in Abuja, Benin City, Enugu and Ibadan adding almost 12 thousand kilometers of roads in Nigeria. #GoogleforNigeria
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🎉 Get ready to meet the rockstars of innovation! Introducing the Google Black Founders Fund 2023 Cohort. Don’t miss the heartwarming moments as founders learn of their selection 🥰💥. Check our blog to see who made the cut! 🌟🚀 👉👉. #FundBlackFounders
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Swahili is the most widely spoken indigenous African language with more than 200 million speakers in 🇷🇼🇹🇿🇰🇪🇺🇬🇨🇩🇸🇸🇧🇮🇸🇴🇲🇿🇲🇼🇰🇲🇸🇨 .#InternationalMotherLanguageDay
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For +1M Kenyans, boda bodas are a convenient and affordable way to move and transport goods @Googlemaps’ new motorbike mode now provides directions and turn-by-turn navigation for boda boda riders to allow for more time efficient routes #Google4Kenya #twatembeapamoja
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New blogpost🔔.Many Gen Zers turn to platforms like YouTube to find community, according to surveys. In this piece @sissgugu discusses using digital media to connect with spiritual followers, handling skeptics, & why her 1st YouTube video went viral. Read
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Our first #Google4Kenya event today! We have much to share about how we’re making Google work for everyone in #Kenya #twatembeapamoja
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Today we’re thrilled to announce our 2nd Black Founders Fund in Africa. The $4 million Black Founders fund will grant up to $100k in equity-free cash awards, & up to $200k in Google Cloud credits to 60 startups in Africa. Read & apply→ #FundBlackFounders
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Passionate about tech & keen on gaining world class skills on Android and Google Cloud? We are pleased to announce that for the 5th year, we are offering scholarships to 30,000 developers across Africa in Android & Google Cloud . Learn more ➡️: #GADS2022
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Got a great podcast idea? Applications are now open for this year’s Google Podcasts creator program. The program is designed to elevate underrepresented voices in podcasting by providing free training, equipment, and funding. 🎙️ Apply here →
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Today we’re announcing our intent to establish a Google Cloud region in South Africa – our first on the continent. South Africa will be joining Google Cloud’s global network of 35 cloud regions and 106 zones worldwide. #Google4Africa
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Google VP of Marketing Marvin Chow, is talking about how Artificial intelligence and Machine learning is brining new tools and solutions to farmers and fashion designers across the world. AI can solve real problems for people no matter the size. #GoogleForNigeria
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We extend our deepest sympathies to @WambuiKamiru and the entire family of #bobcollymore and @SafaricomPLC @SafaricomFDN on the passing of a great leader and friend. May his soul rest in peace
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After a decade on the continent we are looking forward to build more products and programs that work for the African people and their various hustles. Smartphone usage is growing and users need to have products that work for them. #GoogleforNigeria
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We’re excited to announce the launch of 3 new Google Career Certificates on @Coursera to equip learners with the digital skills for jobs in Project Management, Data Analysis and UX Design. Find out more - #RiseUp #GoogleCareerCertificates #GrowWithGoogle
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[APPLY NOW] Advance your career with the Google Africa Certifications Scholarships
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Today we unveiled the 15 African technology startups that are joining @GoogleStartups Accelerator Africa Class 6 which begins today. Can you tell we're excited to have them? 💃🏼💃🏼. More about them here- #GfSAcceleratorAfrica #BFFAfrica
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Our #LaunchpadAfrica startups took some time out from building the future to party with Lagos's startup ecosystem and @DONJAZZY! #LaunchpadForAfrica
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Our new feature within Google Go allows you to listen to any web page. You can now read the web as easily as listening to the radio. #GoogleforNigeria
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Bolo, a speech-based reading app with one on one assistance to help kids learn how to read is coming to Nigeria and Ghana. The app encourages kids aged 6-11 to read out loud and then provides feedback to help improve their reading capabilities. #GoogleforNigeria
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So far we have trained 15K developers. We also partnered with Pluralsight and Andela, we awarded 33K scholarships. Since launching last year, 35 startups have graduated from Launchpad Accelerator Africa, and they’ve created 385 jobs& raised $19-million. #GoogleforNigeria
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