By Peter Luzinda
KAMPALA
In a bold and passionate move, 15-year-old Ugandan media and tech entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther has issued a public appeal to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, seeking support for his international digital training initiative aimed at empowering non-academicians across the continent.
Nyanzi, founder of Block FM 103.2 and the Apex Digital Skills program, believes Africa’s future lies in youth-led innovation and digital transformation — not charity, but long-term investment in skills development.
> “We don’t just need handouts. We need visionary support to train Africa’s digital builders — especially those left out by formal education,” said Nyanzi in a media interview.
About Apex Digital Skills
Launched under Apex Media Services, Apex Digital Skills provides hands-on digital training in web design, content creation, coding, video editing, and online entrepreneurship. Its primary beneficiaries are youth aged 10–25, particularly school dropouts and those from low-income backgrounds.
The initiative has already reached over 1,500 learners in Uganda and is expanding into Kenya, South Africa, and diaspora communities in the UK and Japan.
Dangote’s Inspiration
Though the two have never met, Nyanzi describes Dangote as a beacon of African potential. He hopes to attract the billionaire’s attention not just for funding, but for mentorship and visibility.
> “Dangote’s empire was built on solving real problems. That’s exactly what Apex is doing — solving youth unemployment through digital tools,” Nyanzi said.
How to Support Apex
To expand access for underprivileged learners, Nyanzi is inviting partners, philanthropists, and the public to support the initiative.
Support Apex Digital Skills via:
MTN Uganda Merchant ID: 856990 (Block FM)
Or International transfer to +256776411275
Funds are used for learning devices, internet access, training materials, and startup kits.
A Generation’s Call
Nyanzi’s journey — from founding radio stations to chairing the National Association of Online Broadcasters and Publishers — reflects a larger movement among African youth. His work bridges media, tech, and education to provide real alternatives for those sidelined by traditional systems.
> “Africa’s young people are not lazy. They just need tools, training, and a chance. That’s what Apex stands for.”
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