In a move to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and digital inclusion across the continent, InnoPower Africa and Luma Learn AI have announced a strategic partnership to expand access to AI tools and education for students, teachers, and families.
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The collaboration is driven by a shared urgency to ensure that Africa is not left behind in the rapidly evolving global AI landscape.
The collaboration is driven by a shared urgency to ensure that Africa is not left behind in the rapidly evolving global AI landscape. Both organisations say the initiative is focused on providing structured access, training, and infrastructure needed to harness the opportunities presented by AI.
According to a statement signed by Remy Chukwunyere, Director for Africa at InnoPower Africa Foundation, the partnership brings together two Nigerian diaspora leaders committed to closing the continent’s digital gap and unlocking opportunities for the next generation.
The alliance comes at a critical time, as Africa’s AI market is projected to reach between $16 billion and $18 billion by 2030, while nearly 40 per cent of the population still lacks reliable broadband access.
The partners warn that delays in embracing transformative technologies could widen existing inequalities.
Chris Folayan, Co-founder and Board Chairman of Luma Learn AI, said the platform was designed to support underserved learners, noting that the partnership would significantly scale its reach.
“Luma was built for the learner who has been overlooked by every other system. Partnering with InnoPower means we can reach them faster and further than either of us could alone,” he said.
He noted also that Luma Learn AI currently delivers free, personalised tutoring via WhatsApp in 11 languages and has supported more than 160,000 students through over 4.8 million learning sessions.
Emil Ekiyor, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of InnoPower Africa, emphasised that Africans are already among the most active users of AI globally, but require more structured systems to maximise its benefits.
“Africa is not waiting for technology to arrive; Africans are already engaging with AI. What we need is structured access, training, and infrastructure. That is exactly what this partnership builds,” Ekiyor said.
According to the statement, through the partnership, InnoPower Africa will leverage its U.S.-based network to secure funding and sponsorships aimed at subsidising access to Luma’s platform across West Africa. It will also deploy its network of professionals to drive adoption and integrate the platform into AI literacy training programmes.
Both organisations have set an initial fundraising target of $250,000 to scale access to millions of users across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) subregion.
InnoPower Africa, known for its train-the-trainer model, works with government agencies, NGOs, and financial institutions to equip small businesses with practical AI tools. Its ongoing partnerships include initiatives designed to train thousands of entrepreneurs and master trainers across the region.
