In this episode, I speak with Daniel Obiokeke, co-founder of Space Bar Africa. Alongside Segun Ojelade and Ema Odia, he is dedicated to making telescopes and astronomy accessible in Africa; starting with Nigeria. We discuss experiences that sparked his interest in the night sky and those that prompted the creation of Space Bar, and we discuss some of the gaps that exist in the Nigerian Space research and exploration context as well as Space Bars attempts at closing them. We also talked about their NASA Space Apps challenge, which in 2025 will be happening on the 4th and 5th of October so stay tuned to their social media for more information; details below. This conversation emphasizes the importance of curiosity and community in developing lasting and impactful institutions and worldviews. I hope you enjoy this episode!
Here are links mentioned in the episode:
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Connect with Daniel Obiokeke
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Sound effects from BBC Sound Effects and Pixabay