Post by Emmanuel Akpama (@Akpama123)
An Open Letter of Appreciation to Nduka Obaigbena on the invention of Lekeeleke
Dear Sir,
I write this letter with a deep sense of admiration and gratitude for your visionary leadership and bold initiative in creating the social media platform LekeeLekee. Your decision to venture into this space is not merely a technological investment; it is a historic step toward strengthening Africa’s digital independence and redefining the continent’s role in the global technology ecosystem.
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Emmanuel Akpama: Some time ago, I wrote publicly on my Facebook page on what I described as Africa’s overdependence on Western technological platforms, particularly in the area of social media and digital communication. In that piece, I expressed a concern that many Africans share but few openly confront, that our c...
Emmanuel Akpama: I argued that Africa’s heavy reliance on platforms such as Meta Platforms and X Corp. places the continent in a vulnerable position. These platforms have become central to how Africans communicate, conduct business, promote ideas, mobilize communities, and participate in public discourse.
Emmanuel Akpama: In that write up, I raised a troubling hypothetical scenario: what would happen if these foreign platforms suddenly suspended or restricted their services across Africa? The implications would be profound. Public conversations would stall, digital businesses would struggle, creators would lose their...
Emmanuel Akpama: This is why your decision to establish LekeeLekee is both courageous and visionary.
By creating a homegrown African social media platform, you have taken a bold step toward addressing a structural gap in Africa’s digital ecosystem. Your initiative demonstrates that Africa does not have to remain pe...
By creating a homegrown African social media platform, you have taken a bold step toward addressing a structural gap in Africa’s digital ecosystem. Your initiative demonstrates that Africa does not have to remain pe...
Emmanuel Akpama: The philosophy behind LekeeLekee is particularly commendable. The platform was designed not only as a communication tool but also as a digital empowerment platform for Africans. Its goals, to provide opportunities for African creators and businesses to monetize their content, to function effectively...
Emmanuel Akpama: In a world where technological power increasingly shapes economic strength, cultural influence, and national security, the development of indigenous digital platforms is of strategic importance. Your work therefore goes beyond media entrepreneurship; it contributes to the broader conversation about...
Emmanuel Akpama: As a writer, analyst, and concerned African observer, I consider this development a significant milestone. It demonstrates that Africans possess not only the intellectual capacity but also the visionary leadership required to build solutions that serve the continent’s unique needs.
Emmanuel Akpama: Permit me therefore to express my sincere appreciation for your foresight and commitment. Your effort stands as an inspiration to entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers, and young Africans across the continent who aspire to see Africa take its rightful place in the global technology landscape.
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Emmanuel Akpama: With the creation of LekeeLekee, you have taken a step that many will recognize as part of Africa’s ongoing journey toward digital independence and technological self-reliance.
Emmanuel Akpama: On behalf of many who believe in the promise of African innovation, I say thank you.
May your vision continue to inspire greater technological advancements across the continent. This is the link to
Yours sincerely,
Emmanuel Akpama
An appreciative African voice
May your vision continue to inspire greater technological advancements across the continent. This is the link to
Yours sincerely,
Emmanuel Akpama
An appreciative African voice