Tomi Abe

Human. Believer. African. Husband. Builder.

Welcome to my internet home.

This is where my life, ideas, and work intersect, a space that’s been growing with me for over a decade. Some parts show what I’m building. Others reveal what I’m learning. A few just capture moments worth keeping.

Learn more or read my latest posts below.


  • For most of my career, I’ve worked at the intersection of design, technology, and systems. NairaWatch started, not as a grand product idea, but as something much simpler: discomfort. I work with international clients and collaborators, and I’m often moving between currencies, proposals, and invoices. Somewhere between drafting a contract and sanity-checking a rate on

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  • A few days ago, I was drawn to a post on LinkedIn by the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center). It highlighted the appointment of two women Prime Ministers in Africa — Judith Suminwa Tuluka in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sara Zaafarani in Tunisia. The post celebrated their leadership, but also asked a pointed, necessary

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  • 24.12.20

    It was the day before Christmas, and I found myself home alone, contemplating how to spend my day. While I usually enjoy being alone in the house, this time was different. As I scrolled through my Twitter feed, I came across a series of retweeted birthday photos that caught my attention. I couldn’t help but

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  • Bristol Interiors

    I don’t know if it’s just me, but there’s something special about the interior design and look of spaces in Bristol. I recently discovered an account on Instagram dedicated to showcasing them. Only photos with the hashtag #insidebristol are featured.

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  • Hacking for Artists

    I have been exploring and studying ‘creative technology’ for some time now, and recently I stumbled upon this website — Hacking for Artists. It is a mini-site that provides a comprehensive list of tools and services that anyone can utilize to venture into the realm of creative coding, art, or interactive systems using code.

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  • How did I get here?

    I was a young child with a strong passion for art. Like most kids, I loved watching cartoons and spent hours drawing. At the same time, I was exposed to technology early, owning a few gadgets even in primary school. By around 13, I was comfortable creating digital artwork in MS Paint. As I grew

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