Empowering Enterprises with World-Class Cloud Solutions
Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses by providing the tools, insights, and strategies necessary
for sustainable financial growth.
2017
Founder Dr. Cecilia Varendh Mansson Ph.D research was inspired by the untapped potential, resilience, and positivity of African talent. The TUA vision was formed with the understanding that given the right opportunities, African talent could reshape the global tech landscape.
2020
TUA was formally incorporated to identify, train, certify, and connect Africa’s top tech talent with global opportunities that can improve their quality of life.
2023
Realizing the immense skills gap, our training program was launched to build a robust, market-ready pipeline of skilled tech talent.
2024
To promote more inclusion, we grew our training program portfolio and added an entry level virtual foundational course with no prerequisites. Additionally, the first training cohort in Kenya held, growing our impact across the continent.
2025 & Beyond
We deepened our collaborations by engaging with national goverment in Nigeria and Botswana and global partners like Deloitte’s WorldClass to advance shared goals. We are also evolving into a managed service practice to provide more opportunities to the talent we have trained as well as benefit the global market.
Summary
TalentUp Africa began in 2020 with a simple but ambitious mission: to equip African youth with the cloud computing skills needed to compete in the global digital economy. What started as AWS training programs in Lagos has evolved into West Africa's pioneering Managed Service Provider.
Our Impact
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of our offerings, from personalized financial planning to advanced analytics and dedicated support. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations, ensuring they feel valued and understood at every step of their journey.
290+
AWS Certifications Issued
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In Ambassador's Network
15,000+
Community Members
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Student Satisfaction
Big shoutout to TalentUp Africa for the AWS Cloud Practitioner training and exam voucher! It was an incredible experience, and passing the exam took effort, but focusing on the right things made all the difference.
Uchechi Ukpa
Having sat for my first AWS exam which is AWS Cloud Practitioner at a test center at LASU CBT 18 . I’m happy to say that I have successfully passed.My gratitude goes to TalentUp Africa for the voucher.Thank you very much for the opportunity.I am excited to apply the knowledge gained into my next personal project that involves AWS cloud.
Chidera Ozigbo
I am very excited to share that I’ve officially earned the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification! This journey has been both challenging and rewarding, and I’ve learned so much about cloud computing on Amazon Web Services(AWS). Huge thanks to TalentUp Africa for sponsoring the exam.I do not take your support for granted, I’m looking forward to building interesting projects and documenting it, I also aim to get more certs and grow more in the cloud!.
Olatunde Ibitoye
What People Said About our Training Programs
Meet our team of
extraordinary experts
A powerhouse collective of global strategists and technical innovators dedicated to bridging the gap between African talent and the global digital economy. Leveraging world-class expertise from top-tier institutions and multinationals.
Dr Cecilia Varendh Mansson
Founder, CEO & Member of the Board
Dr. Cecilia Varendh Mansson is the CEO of TalentUp Africa and a Fellow at the Wharton School. With a Ph.D. from Oxford, Wharton, and Harvard, she serves as an expert in fintech and strategy. She has led TalentUp through multiple financing rounds and secured partnerships with AWS and Deloitte. A member of the WEF Council on Responsible Systems and Trustee at Wigwe University, her background includes leadership roles at H&M and Morgan Stanley.
Omolara Adewumi
Managing Director, West Africa
Omolara Adewumi is the Managing Director for TalentUp Africa in Nigeria. With over 15 years of experience across legal, commercial, and development sectors, she focuses on digital transformation and youth employment. Previously, she held key government roles in Ogun and Lagos States. Omolara is a purpose-driven leader dedicated to designing scalable, inclusive solutions that connect young people to international opportunities and drive lasting impact across Africa.
Adedapo Omoni
Chief Financial Officer
Adedapo Omoni is a finance executive with over 30 years of experience. He has held C-suite roles at major organizations like British American Tobacco, Interswitch, and Wigwe University. Adedapo specializes in go-to-market strategy, private equity, and corporate governance. Known for his results-driven leadership, he strengthens financial performance and operational excellence across diverse environments, bringing deep expertise in deal structuring and internal controls.
Vivian Aiguedowan
Learning and Development Director
Vivian leads strategic workforce development and large-scale training across the African tech ecosystem.Utilizing her background in business strategy and data analysis, she drives results in process optimization and program delivery. Her success includes managing multi-country projects, partnering with organizations like Deloitte and AWS, and running employability programs that have launched thousands of African professionals into global tech careers.
Ibrahim Abdulazeez
Technology Director
Ibrahim is a technology leader and software engineer specializing in AI, web technologies, and scalable systems. He excels at bridging technical innovation with strategic business objectives to drive digital transformation. Known for translating complex challenges into user-focused solutions, Ibrahim fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. His leadership style combines technical depth with collaboration to create real-world impact across diverse sectors.
Adeola Oyinlola
Strategy & Partnership Director
Didi focusing on strengthening the company’s operations and alliances.With a Civil & Environmental Engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University, she began her career managing large - scale construction projects in the U.S.and Nigeria.After relocating, she shifted to managing infrastructure and development projects aimed at creating social impact.Didi applies a structured, systems - driven mindset and detail - oriented approach to turn ambitious ideas into concrete results.
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From training Africa’s AWS experts to managing AWS infrastructure, let TUA be your trusted partner for AI enablement and cloud excellence