I challenge norms, prevailing ideas, and practices. I have always been this way – exploring, probing, evolving. I am not trying to be different or deliberately trying to be contrarian; on the contrary, being able to discard accepted beliefs or systems (where and when they don’t make sense) comes naturally to me. And I can be irreverent – questioning, even challenging, authority. You could say that I have a mind of my own. – Yomi

Environmental Scientist • Architect • Designer • Web Developer • Storyteller • Copywriter • Mobile connoisseur • Award-winning content creator • YouTuber • Founder, The Mobility Blogs

Environmental Scientist, Architect, Designer

I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Architecture & Design in 1998. I am a Great Akokite. If you don’t know what that means, wahala for you.

Naturally lit and ventilated buildings – structures that are super comfortable with as little use of electrical/electronic ventilation and lighting as possible – are my passion and strict focus. You can watch me speak about natural cooling systems for houses in this YouTube video.

There is a small catalogue of buildings in which my ideas and naturally ventilated designs have been effectively incorporated.

I am available to consult on your next building project. Email me: yomi @ yomiadegboye.com.

Web Developer

In the early 2000s, I pivoted into digital technology and that has been my main career path since.

I started out by learning HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) and WML (Wireless Markup Language, the basic tools for developing websites and WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) sites respectively. WAP was the precursor of the modern mobile Web.

Because my primary interests were mainly mobile devices and mobile-friendly websites, and at the time, WAP browsers were the standard on mobile phones, I created my first blog, a WAP site, in late 2001, hand-coding each page in WML. With the advent of more modern mobile browsers and Content Management Systems (CMS), I began blogging on more user-friendly platforms from 2004, eventually settling with WordPress, which now powers all my sites and the sites that we develop and manage for clients around the world.

Pioneer Web Host

In 2003, I started one of Nigeria’s pioneer Web hosts. The hosting service was acquired by Web4Africa in May 2011.

Pioneer Tech Blogger and Content Creator

I began to review tech products in 2004 and I have personally owned hundreds of mobile devices, and reviewed even more.

I started Mobility Nigeria in 2008. It was through my work at Mobility Nigeria that I came to be called Mister Mobility. I was the first tech reviewer in Nigeria to be partnered with by a mobile brand, when Nokia reached out to me in November 2010 with their latest flagship device. Many more phone brands have reached out since then.

In 2014, I started MobilityArena. I currently own seven (7) content websites covering a spectrum of niches. My portfolio of content sites might grow further, as I am continually exploring possibilities and investing in more content platforms. Or I might shut some down and try something new. The spirit of adventure in me is strong. I also had a stint as Managing Director of CPAfrica from 2015 to 2020.

The Content Marketing God

My career in tech and digital content has spanned over 20 years now, and my team and I have done various forms of digital marketing with some of the most high profile brands you can find, including: Nokia West Africa, BlackBerry, Pliris Mobile, Orbra, Microsoft Nigeria, Ntel, MTN, Etisalat (now 9mobile), GTBank, Xiaomi, TECNO, Infinix, Nestle Africa, OPPO, Cowrywise, Huion, Unihertz, AGM, and Edifier, among others. Some in the industry have called me the content marketing god. I recommend that you believe them. E get why.

Speaking, Teaching, Training

Speaking, teaching and training are also activities I am adept at and have had the opportunity to be involved with extensively. I have facilitated sessions by DomainStandard Networks, Datlex, Dragnet, MobiFEST, West Africa Telecom Summit, Enactus Nigeria Innovation Summit, Africa Re, TECNO Mobile, Greenhall Schools, and Rotary Club of Gbagada, among others.

A Few Awards

I am a four-time YTech100 award winner (2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019), honoured by The Future Awards as one of the 100 most innovative people in Nigeria’s Digital Tech/Media Eco-system each of those years. I have been nominated for a few other awards.

I don’t think I am a youth anymore, so there is no chance of my name showing up on the list again. Perhaps someone will organise a version of these awards for middle age or older people. It should be fun. That thing about age being nothing but a number.

Outside Of Work

I have sat on the advisory boards of a few non-profit organizations, and I chair the board of one private company.

When I am not working, you will likely find me dancing, seeing a movie, sitting quietly at a park, taking a walk, or on a road trip to somewhere in the countryside – sometimes as far as 800 kilometres across the country.

Get Or Fix Your Website

If you need a new website, or need to have issues on your existing website fixed, buzz my team; you will be in the safest hands available.

Visit @MisterMobility On YouTube

While I generally shied away from video content for some years, I am finally now playing around with it (and having fun while at it, too). Visit my YouTube channel @mistermobility.

Book A Session

Whether you run an existing small business or you are about to start one, or you need insightful information and/or guidance with content creation and marketing, personal development, or anything else actually, you don’t have to shoot in the dark. You don’t have to walk alone. Click here.

Copywriting

Hire me to write fantastic and effective copy for your traditional and digital advertising/marketing needs. Email me: yomi @ yomiadegboye.com.

Reach Me To Facilitate At Your Event

I am available to speak, teach, and train audiences and groups in the areas of Web trends and development, mobile technology, content marketing, social media marketing, and the like. Email me: yomi @ yomiadegboye.com.

Advertise on MobilityArena

If the target audience of your business is based in the United States, Canada, UK, Europe, and Australia, you should be advertising on MobilityArena.com to reach mobile users in those regions. Email: mobility @ mobilityarena.com.

Advertise on Mobility Nigeria

If the target audience of your business is based in Nigeria, you should be advertising on Mobility.com.ng to reach our readers in Nigeria. Email: contact @ mobility.com.ng.