Across Africa’s fast-evolving business landscape, one silent inefficiency continues to drain productivity, time.
From repetitive administrative tasks to endless data handling and routine communication, many small and mid-sized companies still rely on manual processes that consume both energy and revenue.
Inefficiencies like these affect business scalability, competitiveness, and profitability, challenges that are particularly acute in regions with limited access to skilled labor and digital infrastructure.
In this edition of Techparley’s Drive100, we spotlight Wyze AI, an emerging automation startup redefining how African businesses work, learn, and grow through agentic artificial intelligence.
Founded by Adekola Akeem Abiose, Wyze AI isn’t just deploying automation, it’s crafting a new narrative where African enterprises can remain competitive globally without overburdening their workforce or budgets.
“People spend days and weeks working on repetitive tasks that can be automated by AI workers,” Akeem notes. “Our goal is to help businesses cut costs, improve performance, and stay competitive.”
What You Should Know About Wyze AI
Wyze AI positions itself as Africa’s first Agentic AI Automation Agency, developing customized AI solutions that streamline operations and free human capital for higher-value work.
Its AI agents are designed to automate repetitive and time-consuming business processes, from customer communication and data management to social media posting and workflow coordination.
The startup’s solutions are context-aware, meaning they consider Africa-specific operational nuances such as intermittent internet connectivity, diverse business models, and local payment methods.
This localization ensures AI automation is not just efficient, but practical and reliable in African markets.
“We build solutions that solve our own African problems,” Akeem emphasizes.
By combining technical innovation with human-centric design, Wyze AI helps businesses reduce operational costs, improve efficiency, and maintain consistent quality, all while empowering employees to focus on strategic and creative tasks rather than repetitive chores.
Wyze AI’s Progress, Projects, and Growing Impact
Despite being an early-stage startup, Wyze AI has demonstrated significant progress and traction.
The company has trained over 100 students across three cohorts, equipping them with the skills to build AI agents, a critical step in expanding Africa’s AI talent ecosystem.
On the deployment side, Wyze AI has successfully integrated AI solutions for multiple businesses, including Twy AI, Arigo AI, CribsAndRides, and a WhatsApp automation platform for a real estate company.
It has also developed social media automation tools for energy companies, highlighting the versatility of its AI agents across sectors.
“We’ve even organized the first AI Builder Event at Chevron, Lekki, bringing together AI developers and business owners from across Africa,” Akeem explains, demonstrating the startup’s commitment to community-building alongside technology deployment.
These milestones reflect Wyze AI’s dual approach, practical implementation of AI in businesses and capacity-building for the next generation of African AI developers.
The Wyze AI Difference You Should Know
Wyze AI differentiates itself in a crowded tech landscape by focusing on agentic intelligence, AI that acts as a fully capable digital worker, not just a tool for suggestions.
Unlike imported solutions that require extensive human intervention or are designed for non-African markets, Wyze AI customizes its solutions for local business environments, ensuring maximum utility and adoption.
“We’re the first Agentic AI Automation Agency in Africa. Our services are unique because they solve African problems directly,” Akeem states.
This approach addresses a persistent gap that many businesses struggle with repetitive tasks that absorb time and financial resources.
Wyze AI enables operational efficiency, lowers staffing overheads, and allows companies to focus on growth, making it uniquely suited to African enterprises aiming for scalability and sustainability.
Meet the Team Powering the Wyze AI’s Vision
Wyze AI’s small yet dynamic team combines technical expertise, operational acumen, and community engagement.
Adekola Akeem (Founder/CEO): Leads product innovation and strategy, leveraging AI development and marketing expertise to define the startup’s vision.
Ayuba Nyam (Community & Operations Lead): Ensures smooth workflow coordination, fosters community engagement, and manages operational logistics.
Delia (AI Developer & Trainer): Drives technical development and educates upcoming AI builders, amplifying the startup’s capacity-building impact.
Esther (Social Media Manager): Handles digital presence, amplifying Wyze AI’s visibility and fostering brand engagement across platforms.
This combination of skills allows Wyze AI to operate efficiently while scaling its impact across both technology deployment and AI education.
Challenges and How Wyze AI is Scaling with Strategic Resilience
Like many African startups, Wyze AI faces funding constraints, limiting marketing and expansion efforts.
Akeem describes the team’s approach as “stealth marketing,” relying on targeted outreach, grassroots engagement, and strategic partnerships to maintain traction despite resource limitations.
“I’ve been performing stealth marketing because of the little fund in the business,” he explains, highlighting the team’s ability to creatively adapt to financial limitations.
This resilience is a hallmark of Wyze AI’s strategy, focusing on high-impact, low-resource methods that prioritize value delivery over vanity metrics, laying a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
The Road Ahead: Wyze AI’s Short and Long Terms Vision
Over the next 6–12 months, Wyze AI plans to train 400 students across Africa on AI agent development, extending its educational mission beyond Nigeria.
The startup also aims to solidify its position as the leading AI automation and WhatsApp integration company, helping businesses automate repetitive tasks efficiently.
In the long term (2–5 years), Wyze AI envisions continental expansion, building a reputation as Africa’s premier Agentic AI Automation Company and establishing partnerships with governments and enterprises to mainstream AI literacy and automation.
“We want people to not just know us,” Akeem says, “but turn to us for consultation and custom AI deployment.”
Talking Points
Wyze AI represents a compelling example of how African startups can merge technological innovation with pragmatic local problem-solving.
Its approach, developing context-aware AI agents that automate repetitive business tasks, not only improves operational efficiency but also fosters skill development among African tech talent, helping to bridge the continent’s digital skills gap.
As Adekola Akeem notes, while AI carries the potential risk of overreliance, its positive impact on productivity and business growth is evident, reflecting a thoughtful balance between automation and human oversight.
By addressing real operational pain points for businesses while simultaneously building capacity within the tech ecosystem, Wyze AI positions itself as both a growth enabler and a democratizing force in African innovation.
Its journey underscores the mission-driven potential of startups that prioritize relevance, scalability, and sustainability, offering a vision of the future of work where humans and machines collaborate effectively to create meaningful impact across the continent.
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