Who We Are

As problem solvers, technologists, and optimists for a better Africa, we help corporations and individuals rightly position themselves and adapt to the digital era. Want to seamlessly transition into a thriving digital organization or career? We are your trusted partner.

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Our Purpose

To position people to thrive and lead.

Our Mission

Enable Africa’s digital transformation by building tech-focused talent and businesses.

Our Vision

Africa will be home to a talented, thriving technology community.

Our Core Values

Ubuntu

Ubuntu

We pride ourselves in our African roots and thrive in a strong community where we believe we are because others are.

Fulfilment

Fulfilment

We are on a journey of unleashing talent and innovation; our true sense of accomplishment comes from seeing lives changed and their impact on our society and the world at large.

Integrity

Integrity

We deliver on our promise. You can count on us to follow through on our commitments while upholding consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong ethical principles and values.

Innovation

Innovation

We are thinkers and tinkerers. We are focused on market-creating innovation by finding opportunities in the struggle.

Learning

Learning

We are a learning community that seeks to unlock growth in any area of life, whether we are teaching or being taught.

Impact

Impact

It’s in the smiles, the tears of joy, the ‘thank you,’ the jobs created, the people and businesses empowered, and ultimately, a thriving African society. This is why we exist - to touch and change lives and transform economies

Our Board

Terry McCulley (retd)

Terry McCulley (retd)

Former Ambassador to Nigeria

Folake Ani-Mumuney

Folake Ani-Mumuney

GM Corporate Comms, FBN

Ayo Adeboye

Ayo Adeboye

Chairman, Kwese TV

Sam Immanuel

Sam Immanuel

CEO, Semicolon Africa

Semicolon Lingo

Natives

/ˈneɪtɪvz/

NATIVES are the heart of our community. They are our trainees, but more importantly, our family.

Elders

/ˈɛldəz/

Our ELDERS are the wheels in our loom, our team of builders, our pride.

Ancestors

/ˈansɛstəz/

These are our past students, our ALUMNI, our evidence of changed lives..

Village

/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

This is where we build,our workstation,and our home.

Citizens

/ˈsɪtɪzən/

Our CITIZENS are our friends, our followers and our admirers.

Chief

/tʃiːf/

The CHIEF is The Code Father,he says...our Chief Errand Boy, and we say...our leader.

Techpreneur

/ˌtekprəˈnə/

A TECHPRENEUR is a skilled solution provider,an innovator,a problem-solver.

Launchpad

/ˈlɔːntʃ pæd/

The LAUNCHPAD is the graduation event for Natives who have successfully completed our training program.

Towncrier

/ˌtaʊn ˈkraɪə(r)

Our TOWN CRIER is our newsletter; and the person who gives you first hand info and up-to-date happenings in Semicolon,our community and the tech ecosystem .

Our Lingo

Collaborate With Us

Innovation starts with collaboration. Let’s work together to address your needs, connect you with the right talent, and create a tangible impact.

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