Prosper Chinecherem Nwafor has emerged as the 245th Certified Global Tech Hero, an honour that celebrates his steadfast commitment to human-centered design, digital inclusion, and social impact across Africa and beyond.
As the Founding and Lead Product Designer at Gridape, Prosper plays a pivotal role in shaping one of Africa’s emerging SaaS solutions, an AI-powered email marketing platform that equips businesses with the tools they need to create, send, and optimise email campaigns that drive real results.
Gridape is changing the email marketing landscape by integrating automation, intelligent segmentation, and real-time performance tracking, all in a user-friendly interface tailored for growth-focused African businesses. Under Prosper’s leadership, the design team has crafted an intuitive user experience that simplifies complex marketing workflows while maintaining flexibility for power users. His contributions have been instrumental in positioning Gridape as a credible, scalable alternative to global incumbents, especially for startups and SMEs looking for localized support and innovation.
His journey began in Nigeria, where as a teenager repairing hardware he discovered the power of technology to transform lives. That early spark has since grown into a career defined by purposeful innovation and community empowerment.
At Movaex Logistics, Prosper led the design of a customer-centric delivery platform that dramatically improved operational efficiency and user satisfaction. His work at Filly Coder produced intuitive SaaS products, spanning HR management to accounting systems, that have become cornerstones in Nigeria’s burgeoning tech ecosystem. In healthcare, his Procare Health App was singled out by TotalEnergies as one of Nigeria’s Top 15 Most Innovative Projects, a recognition that underscored his ability to harness design thinking for underserved communities.
Beyond agency walls, Prosper founded UX Resource Incubator, a pan-African mentorship platform that has guided over nine thousand aspiring designers across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Egypt, and South Africa. Through structured learning paths, mobile-friendly content, and one-on-one career coaching, he has broken down barriers to entry and helped a generation of creatives forge sustainable tech careers. His thought leadership, articulated in widely read articles on Dev.to and Hashnode, has bridged the gap between UX and frontend development, advocated for inclusive digital products, and demystified the research process for practitioners worldwide.
Prosper’s influence extends into innovation hubs such as Genesys Tech Hub, where he provides portfolio reviews and practical guidance that resonate with emerging talent. His story, profiled in Tribune Nigeria, has inspired countless readers to believe in the global relevance of African tech expertise. On LinkedIn, he continues to amplify community-driven initiatives, share candid reflections on the design craft, and rally support for digital inclusion.
In announcing Prosper’s certification, Qazeem Oladejo, founder of The Connected Awards, remarked, “Prosper has shown outstanding traits at this stage of his career. His inventive solutions in logistics, HR tech, and healthcare demonstrate how thoughtful design can solve real problems at scale. His mentorship of thousands of aspiring designers speaks to a rare generosity of spirit.”
Prosper Chinecherem Nwafor’s recognition as the 245th Certified Global Tech Hero commemorates a career that unites technical mastery with a profound sense of purpose. As he continues to innovate, teach, and advocate, his work stands as a testament to the transformative potential of design, and to the bright future of Africa’s digital pioneers.
