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About Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin
Hi, I am Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin (TKO) and I am passionate about everything digital, empowering young Africans and how effectively marrying both can accelerate economic development and transform African nations. I love to write and my recent book – UNLEASH – provides a blueprint to equip young Africans seize opportunities in this season of rapid transition.

- Transformation Agent
- Advisor to Fortune 500 leaders
- Experienced Executive, operating businesses in multiple African countries
- Champion of Digital Financial Services innovation (Payments, Financial inclusion, Agent Banking)
- Speaker & Published Author
I distill my 20+ years experience advising Fortune 500 and Government leaders into practical principles to achieve your desired results.
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Caught, Not Taught: The Secret to Fast Professional Growth
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin When I joined McKinsey as a young consultant, one of the most powerful tools for growth was apprenticeship. The team room was the nexus of learning. We learned by doing, through active coaching — but also by simply […]
Reflection – A soft skill, a sharp tool
“We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” John Dewey In a reflective client meeting two weeks ago, a Banking CEO said, “We broke so much ground during COVID, and the results are showing today. I wish I could have a semblance of that uninterrupted time to think and design again.” I knew […]
The Power of Aggregation
“There is power in numbers and there is power in unity.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You must have people who broaden your worldview. Who help you connect the dots between different ideas and thoughts floating in your mind but not quite landing. I had one such conversation last week with a friend of mine […]
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