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Dangote Encourages African Business Leaders to Champion Continent’s Development
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Industries, has called on Africa's entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals to invest in...
Trump’s Good English Comment: A Glaring Insult to Africa’s Identity
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu When President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English, he likely thought he was offering a simple compliment....
Tunisia Cancels French Singer Hélène Ségara’s Concert Over Her Support for Israël
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu The International Festival of Carthage in Tunisia has decided to cancel the performance of French singer Hélène Ségara, which...
French Parliament Approves Return of Sacred Talking Drum to Ivory Coast
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu The French National Assembly has voted to return the sacred Djidji Ayôkwé drum to Ivory Coast, a significant step...
South Africa Disputes Trump’s 30% Tariff, Calls It Inaccurate
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu South Africa has formally rejected the Trump administration’s unilateral imposition of a 30% reciprocal tariff, calling it an "inaccurate"...
Clashes Near Niger-Burkina Faso Border Leave 10 Soldiers and Dozens of Attackers Dead
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu At least 10 Niger soldiers and dozens of attackers have been killed in two coordinated assaults near the country’s...
Malawi and Mozambique Sign Pact on Joint Military Operations
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Malawi and Mozambique have signed an agreement to conduct joint military operations focused on tackling drug and human trafficking....
DR Congo President Calls for Justice Amid Peace Agreement with Rwanda
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, has reiterated his government's commitment to ensuring justice...
AFRICA’S LAST HOPE; CAN PAN AFRICANISM OVERCOME THE CONTINENT’S CHALLENGES? By Iroegbu Chibuike:
AFRICA'S LAST HOPE; CAN PAN AFRICANISM OVERCOME THE CONTINENT'S CHALLENGES?By Iroegbu Chibuike: Iroegbu Chibuike Irodili is a Journalist, Poet, Cordinator at Pan African...
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Harvard-Trained Nigerian-American Engineer Raises $7m for Robot Designed to Assist Hair Braiders A Nigerian-American engineer and Harvard graduate, Yinka Ogunbiyi, has secured $7 million in seed funding to develop a robotic device designed to make hair braiding faster and less physically demanding for professional stylists. Ogunbiyi’s company, HaloBraid, is developing what it describes as the world’s first patented braid-assist robot. The device is designed to work with hairstylists by handling some of the repetitive movements involved in knotless braiding. The funding round was led by Seven Seven Six, a venture capital firm founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. AlleyCorp and Bling Capital were also among the investors. The technology has already attracted significant interest, with more than 7,000 salons reportedly waiting to use the system. HaloBraid is designed as a collaborative robot, meaning it works alongside a human stylist instead of attempting to replace one. The hairstylist remains responsible for sectioning the hair, creating the initial knot and completing the final styling. The robot then assists with the repetitive weaving process down the length of the braid before the stylist returns to finish and shape the ends. According to the company, the technology could cut the time spent on some knotless braid appointments by roughly half, allowing salons to serve more clients while reducing the physical pressure on stylists. For Ogunbiyi, the idea was born from personal experience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she spent four days installing knotless braids on herself, an experience that made her consider how technology could assist with the most repetitive aspects of the process. She subsequently teamed up with co-founder David Afolabi to develop HaloBraid. The company’s technology is also aimed at addressing the physical demands of professional braiding. Stylists who spend years performing repetitive movements can experience problems affecting their wrists, hands, shoulders, back and joints. By assisting with the most repetitive stage of braiding, HaloBraid hopes to reduce the strain on beauty professionals and help them work more efficiently. Ogunbiyi said the technology would not take away from the personal experience of visiting a salon. Rather, she believes it can allow stylists to spend less time on repetitive movements while continuing to handle the creative and personal aspects of hairstyling. Before launching HaloBraid, Ogunbiyi worked on smart kitchen appliances and Internet of Things products. She holds a joint master’s degree in engineering and business administration from Harvard University. With a $7 million investment and thousands of salons already expressing interest, HaloBraid is seeking to introduce robotics into one of the world’s largest and most labour-intensive beauty markets.
Harvard-Trained Nigerian-American Engineer Raises $7m for Robot Designed to Assist Hair Braiders A Nigerian-American engineer and Harvard graduate, Yinka Ogunbiyi, has secured $7...
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5 Members of Same Family Found Dead Inside Abia Residence
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US Weighs Military Action in Mali as Jihadist Threat Spreads Across the Sahel
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African Talking Drum: Tortoise Lost More Than His Name
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Police Storm Abuja Facility After VDM Uncovers Alleged Baby Factory
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