Nigerian Female Data Analyst Wins 10Alytics Global Hackathon

A budding Nigerian Data Analyst,Somtochukwu Uzodufa has emerged winner of Africa’s leading Edtech hackathon- 10Alytics and carted home the sum of $1000 cash prize. 

Uzodufa’s exceptional time management, clarity, and compelling presentation style set her apart from top contenders across Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. She secured 81.71% from the judges, ahead of Ishaq Kofi (Nigeria) who placed second, while Ghana’s Kwame Otchere and Kenya’s Nicholas Otieno tied with 77.71%, earning the third position.

This year’s hackathon challenged participants with the critical theme: “Unravelling Africa’s Sovereign Debt Crisis: Paths to Sustainability.” Leveraging data-driven analysis, contestants were tasked with uncovering actionable insights, exposing cross-country fiscal behaviours, and contributing to global solutions aimed at improving public financial management.

The first prize went home with $1000 cash prize, second prize- $600, third prize- $400. The 4th to 6th position were offered UK internship experience while the 7th and 8th winners got AI Automation course scholarship. The 9th and 10th winners got 2 months CV Matchly AI access.

According to CEO, 10Alytics, Chukwuemeka Ikpa, “Data sits at the core of life and development. Africa holds an abundance of untapped social data, and when properly analysed, it can reshape planning, governance, and economic transformation. Since 2021, 10Alytics has become a launchpad for African data talent, hosting six successful hackathons in four years, four open to the public and two exclusive to 10Alytics alumni.”