The Consequences of Noise: Analysts Revisit Olufeko’s Public Absence

By Salami Adeyinka

Olufeko slips between high-powered boardrooms and community projects like it’s nothing, barely making a ripple. He only shows up when it matters. So when he appeared on CNBC Africa in early 2025, calm and collected while the markets spun out, people listened. These days, everyone wants to be heard, always shouting his or her own story. Olufeko doesn’t bother. He’s quiet, almost surprisingly so. He got to the point, kept it brief, then disappeared again, heading back to the real work that nobody sees. In a world drowning in noise, his silence has become the loudest signal of all.

Analysts suggest that Ade Olufeko’s current approach is shaped by his experiences with past tech cycles you know, like the boom and bust of the dot-com era. That time really showcased how enthusiasm can sometimes outrun actual structure, and how speculative hype can chip away at both institutional stability and long-term value.

Even though he used to be closely associated with technology, these days, he’s more recognized as a strategist focused on building strong structures and placing people at the center of development.

Folks have pointed out that his recent projects emphasize intellectual property frameworks and decentralized systems. These are meant to keep things steady, even when markets or institutions are in flux. To many analysts, this looks more like strategic interventions rooted in human networks and thoughtful organizational design rather than just tech outputs.

Moreover, Olufeko has been involved in cross-cultural and humanitarian collaborations. These programs blend design, education, and community development across various regions, showing his ongoing commitment to human capital as a vital resource for stability. For example, in 2024 he established the Wing Chun Foundation Lagos, a training and educational initiative designed to support capacity building and encourage discipline.

It’s worth noting that Olufeko doesn’t make public appearances often. His discussion with CNBC was one of the few interviews he has given in recent years. During the conversation, he addressed subjects including digital colonies and private investment in Indigenous-led initiatives topics that analysts indicate could affect cooperation between the Western Hemisphere and the Global South.

And let’s not forget his ongoing work, Apocalypse, which he kicked off in 2024. Observers see this as a reflection of current global shifts. There is ongoing discussion about the contrast between his public appearances and his periods of limited visibility, a difference that analysts acknowledge but have not clearly interpreted. As of now, there hasn’t been any word from Olufeko’s team about upcoming projects or public events.