Temidayo Oniosun isn’t just any tech bro, he’s the founder and managing director of Space in Africa, the continent’s leading space-focused research and consulting company. Recently, he’s been in the spotlight for his major role in shaping policy discussions at the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference held in Egypt.
At the event, Oniosun gave opening remarks and moderated sessions with top government officials, private sector leaders, and researchers from across Africa. His presence didn’t just highlight Nigeria, it reminded the continent that Africa’s space age is not science fiction. It’s already here.
Temidayo’s rise isn’t accidental. He led the baseline studies that laid the groundwork for the creation of the African Space Agency, a milestone moment for space governance on the continent.
He currently wears multiple global hats:
Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center
Research Affiliate at the MIT Media Lab
Member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Space Technologies (2025–2026)
He’s also been featured in Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30, and his influence continues to grow with each satellite launch, space investment, and policy breakthrough.
Part of the buzz also comes from his recent viral commentary on Starlink’s explosive growth in Nigeria. Temidayo called it like it is:
“Nigerians just want internet that works.”
And Starlink, he says, is delivering where traditional telcos aren’t.
His honest takes and expert insight have made him a go-to voice for everything from internet access to satellite deployment in Africa.
In a youth-driven, tech-savvy country like Nigeria, Temidayo Oniosun represents more than space talk. He represents:
Innovation at the continental level
The power of youth leadership
A global future built by Africans, for Africans
He’s not chasing trends, he’s setting the trajectory. Temidayo is redefining what it means to be a Nigerian trailblazer on a global stage. And with Nigeria increasingly eyeing space tech as a critical part of its development, one clear thing is that Temidayo Oniosun isn’t just trending, he’s orbiting greatness.
