In this episode of Take Advantage, host Tondow Abraham—Co-Founder and Software Engineer at Bluemind Technologies—sits down with Musa, a Nigerian research fellow at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. Musa shares his journey from studying Computer Science in northern Nigeria to earning a fully funded Asian Graduate Scholarship at one of Thailand’s top universities.

Together, they dive deep into what African tech students must know about research, building evidence for scholarships, choosing the right mentors, preparing for English proficiency tests, and positioning themselves for global opportunities.
This is a real, practical, eye-opening conversation for young African developers, students, and techies who dream of studying, researching, or working abroad.

In this special guest episode of Tech Advantage, host Tondow Abraham sits with Jeremy Ikwuje, the visionary Co-Founder of Monierate.com — a platform empowering over 100,000 Nigerians every month to compare exchange rates with clarity, speed, and confidence.

Jeremy’s journey into tech is nothing short of remarkable. A self-taught developer who wrote his first Twitter clone at just 17, Jeremy began his engineering path without even owning a computer — writing code on paper driven purely by curiosity and determination. Today, he is a builder whose few but powerful deployments have generated over $20 million in value for companies, while he personally earned just $50K — a testament to deep craftsmanship over noise.

In this episode, Jeremy shares:

• How he learned to code with a pen, paper, and raw curiosity

• The difference between being a developer and being a builder

• Why consistency matters even when you have no resources

• The mindset that keeps you going when things get extremely hard

• How he lost $17,000, moved back home, and rebuilt his life from scratch

• His journey to becoming an African Bitcoin Fellow

• The unforgettable moment he met Jack Dorsey

• Why the world only asks one question: “What are you building?”

• How to network the right way: build first, people come later

• His experience co-founding Monierate and building a product that now serves the entire country

Jeremy’s grit, humility, and pure builder’s mindset make him one of the most inspiring young developers in Africa today. Whether you're a programmer, founder, aspiring techie, or someone navigating your own journey—this episode will challenge you, motivate you, and reset your perspective on what’s possible.

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And remember: Technology is your advantage

In this episode of Tech Advantage, host Tondow Abraham, Co-Founder and Software Engineer at Bluemind Technologies, shares valuable experiences from a month filled with networking, tech events, and inspiring encounters across Nigeria.

From meeting Vusi Thembekwayo at an empowering session to attending startup conferences and the Social Media Festival, Tondow opens up about how each event reshaped his mindset about growth, innovation, and community.

He highlights lessons from conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, and even a Nigerian game developer building hardware — all working to create real impact in the tech ecosystem.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of attending events and connecting with like-minded people.

• How networking exposes you to new possibilities and mentors.

• Why hardware and software both matter in the African tech space.

• The mindset shift that comes from being surrounded by visionaries.

Tune in till the end for details on next week’s guest — Mr. Jeremy, Co-founder of Money Rates, who will share deep insights on finance, blockchain, and building tech products.

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In this episode of Tech Advantage, host Tondow Abraham, Co-founder and Software Engineer at Bluemind Technologies, breaks down one of the most fascinating concepts in modern AI — Context Engineering.

AI doesn’t actually “understand” the way humans do; it predicts responses based on patterns and the context you provide. Tondow explains how context shapes AI reasoning, why it’s more powerful than just coding or prompting, and how it mirrors real-life communication.

From understanding how to brief AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, to realizing that context also drives human connection — this episode offers a simple yet powerful way to think about artificial intelligence.

Key Insights:

• What context really means in AI

• How context engineering enhances reasoning

• Why adding background information improves AI output

• The link between human and machine understanding

Tech Advantage is now available on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts — listen on your favorite platform and remember: Technology is your advantage.

In this episode of Tech Advantage, host Tondow Abraham, Co-Founder and Head of IT at BlueMind Technologies, explores some of the most underrated yet powerful social platforms for learning, growth, and community building — Quora, Reddit, Medium, and Substack.

Tondow breaks down how these platforms go beyond trends and aesthetics to offer real value — from solving problems and sharing insights to boosting your online credibility and building authentic communities. Whether you’re a developer, founder, or lifelong learner, you’ll discover new ways to use the internet intentionally and turn social media into a real tech advantage.

Key takeaways:

• Why documenting your journey on platforms like Medium matters

• How Quora and Reddit can connect you to global thinkers

• Building credibility and community through genuine contribution

• How curiosity fuels growth in the digital space

Listen till the end for a special shoutout and music recommendation for the week.

In this episode of Tech Advantage, Tondow Abraham explores the real meaning of documentation — not just technical manuals, but sharing your journey, putting your work out there, and tracking your growth over time. He breaks down how documenting your process creates visibility, attracts opportunities, and naturally builds community. From lessons in Show Your Work to stories of African founders who gained traction by sharing online, this episode is a call to start showing up consistently. Document your journey. Build your community.

In this very first episode of Tech Advantage, host Tondow Abraham shares the story behind his journey into technology and why this podcast exists. From once dreaming of becoming an architect to graduating as a first-class computer science student, to now co-founding Bluemind Technologies, Abraham opens up about the experiences that shaped him. He talks about curiosity as the real fuel for success in tech, the importance of building Africa’s presence in global innovation, and what listeners can expect from this show. Tech Advantage is here to explore software development, startup life, and the digital future — all while documenting the journey of building a tech startup in Africa.

In this very first episode of Tech Advantage, host Tondow Abraham introduces the vision behind the podcast and what listeners can expect. From documenting his journey as a tech entrepreneur to sharing insights on business and personal growth, this show is designed to give you the edge in a fast-changing world. If you’re ready to learn, build, and grow with technology, you’re in the right place.