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Sodiq Akinjobi
Program Manager · Developer Ecosystem · Africa
Bio
Sodiq Akinjobi is a Program Manager supporting Google Developer Groups across Sub-Saharan Africa — reaching over 200,000 developers annually through events, programs, and community initiatives.
A Systems Engineering graduate of the University of Lagos and MBA holder from Quantic School of Business and Technology, Sodiq sits at the intersection of people, programs, and products. Beyond his program management work, he founded API Conference Lagos, organizes DevFest Lagos, and builds products like MorningScroll — a daily tech digest for African builders.
He has spoken at TEDx, participated in Google Cloud Roadshows across African cities, and served as Digital Working Group Lead for DevFest Lagos.
Quick stats
- 200K+ developers reached/yr
- 4+ years in developer ecosystems
- 3 conferences founded or led
For event organizers
I'm based in Lagos, Nigeria and available for in-person or remote engagements. Travel arrangements welcome for international events.
sodiq.akinjobi@gmail.com →Talk topics
Building Developer Communities at Scale
Lessons from managing GDG chapters across 31 African countries — what works, what fails, and how to measure impact in emerging markets.
The African Developer Ecosystem in 2025
A data-driven look at where Africa's 700K+ developers are, what they're building, and what programs are accelerating the next generation.
Developer Relations as a Growth Engine
How DevRel programs create compounding returns for companies entering African markets — and how to build the business case for it.
API Design & Developer Experience
Practical approaches to building APIs that developers love, from documentation strategy to community feedback loops.