Yigakpoa Ikpae
Special guest
Yigakpoa Ikpae is an open-source advocate and technologist using tech to drive social good. She works at the intersection of open data, accessibility, civic tech, and climate justice—supporting digital equity, community resilience, and government transparency. A global speaker and mentor, Yiga is passionate about helping marginalized voices thrive in tech. When she's not working, you'll find her painting.
Yigakpoa Ikpae has been a guest on 1 episode.
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Episode 110: 20m in CHAOSS Africa with Busayo Ojo and Yigakpoa Ikpae
15 May 2025 | 25 mins 51 secs
In this episode of CHAOSScast, host Harmony Elendu brings together two remarkable CHAOSS Africa contributors, Busayo Ojo and Yigakpoa Ikpae (Yiga), for an inspiring conversation in the "20 Minutes in CHAOSS Africa*"* series. They discuss how they discovered open source, navigated the CHAOSS community, overcame early confusion, and ultimately flourished as leaders and mentors. Also, they highlight the importance of participation, attending meetings, helping newcomers, and the unique initiatives within the CHAOSS community that help foster inclusivity and engagement. Press the download button now to hear more!