Who we are

About Geospatially Africa

Africa's premier platform for geospatial conversations — from GIS and drones to machine learning and beyond.

Our Mission

Driving the African Geospatial Narrative

Geospatially Africa started in April 2021 as "Geospatially Podcast" before evolving into what it is today — a dedicated platform for meaningful conversations about the geospatial industry in Africa and around the world.

As one of the very few media outlets showcasing Afro-centric geospatial talent, expertise, and innovation on a global stage, we drive the narrative around the immense potential within Africa's geospatial ecosystem — and how it contributes to the continent's individual and collective development.

What we believe

Our Values

African Voices First

We centre African perspectives in the global geospatial conversation, platforming talent, innovation, and expertise from the continent.

Knowledge Sharing

Every episode is a free resource. We believe open access to industry knowledge accelerates growth for the entire community.

Community Driven

Built by the community, for the community. Our guests are nominated by listeners, our topics shaped by what matters most.

21+

Episodes

400+

Subscribers

2,000+

Listens

67+

Countries

Our Journey

From a microphone & an idea to Africa's geospatial voice

A timeline of key milestones in the Geospatially Africa story.

APR 2021

The First Episode

Launched as "Geospatially Podcast" with a single microphone and a mission to showcase Africa's geospatial community.

AUG 2021

Rebranded to Geospatially Africa

Pivoted the name and focus to be explicitly Africa-centric, reflecting our core mission of driving the continent's narrative.

2022

Growing the Community

Reached listeners in 50+ countries and welcomed Opeyemi as co-host, bringing expertise in disaster risk reduction and geo-hazard mapping.

2023

67+ Countries & Counting

Expanded to 67+ countries worldwide. Featured guests from organisations across the African and global geospatial ecosystem.

2024 — PRESENT

Still Going Strong

Continuing to amplify African geospatial stories, with 21+ episodes published and a growing community of listeners, contributors, and sponsors.

The people behind the mic

Meet the Hosts

Iniobong Benson
Iniobong Benson

Founder & Host

Geospatial analyst and earth observation specialist with an MSc from the University of Tartu & ITC, University of Twente. Works at the intersection of remote sensing, hydrological modelling, and spatial data science with a focus on Africa.

Opeyemi Kazeem-Jimoh
Opeyemi Kazeem-Jimoh

Co-host

Geospatial Data Analyst and Cartographer with interests in disaster risk reduction through geo-hazard mapping, GIS for business, and promoting sustainable futures across Africa.

Our Reach

Listeners Across the Globe

From Lagos to London, Nairobi to New York — our community of geospatial enthusiasts spans 67+ countries.

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