Our organisation focuses on breaking the boundaries for black women in Nigeria.

Goal Setting

Boundary
Breaking

Bridging The Gap

Increasing representation.

Meet The Team

Black Girls in Tech was founded with the purpose of creating a colourful space in the white, male-dominated technology sector. Here, black women can support each other, connect with one another and share their experiences and resources within a community of like-minded people. We are a community for black women in tech, by black women in tech.

Our aim is to provide a community, resources, and opportunities to Black Women In Nigeria and those who want to get into tech. We have a whole team of dedicated to making this happen.

Karen Emelu

Founder & CEO

Naomi Williams

COO & Partnerships Lead

Lami Smith

CCO & Community Lead

James Morgan

Lead Project Manager

Tamilore Zaid

Lead Public Relations

Anjola Adebowale

Lead Events Manager

Solomon Igbigbi

Community & Growth

Chiamaka Uzuegbu

Events Manager

Mobolade Akinlua

Project Manager

Mobolade Akinlua

Project Manager

Ruth Ikegah

Public Relations

Glory Ogbebor

Community & Growth

Muyiwa Olalekan

Lead Community & Growth

Tosin Bakare

Project Manager

Abimbola Oladele

Social Media Co-Ordinator