Haweya, Founder of Afrobytes

[Hemaal]

In November of 2015 we started Afrobytes and went to different African countries to explore more about the technological progress. We asked Africans what they needed in order to catch up with the developed countries in terms of tech. So, many people in the countries that we visited were impressed by our initiative because they often meet people from other continents who dictate to them what they need, instead of listening to them first.

Among the things that they needed were visibility, partnership, and financial empowerment. From these ideas we had an idea to create the opportunity for African innovators through the regular conferences and exhibitions where they can show to the world their products, talents and find solutions to their needs. There are so many people in big cities like New York, Paris, London, Berlin and others who would love to invest in African technologies, but the huge hindrance is often the lack of information. We want to create the bridges of technologies from Africa to other developed countries.

We still have a long way to go, but we are proud of our achievements. The important thing that we have learned is that the world was in need of our services—we hosted more than six hundred representatives and interestingly some big western companies were surprised to see lots of technology innovations from the continent. The western world of technology and big international companies were impressed by African innovations in this domain. On the other side, some Africans in the diaspora and European citizens who have the roots in Africa were inspired to invest in African technology. That is Afrobytes mission, to start the revolution in the world technology business— showing what Africa can contribute. That first edition was about building momentum. Now we are creating the bridges to future generations. Nobody can hold your future in his hand. We need to take control. Africans need to know their needs and decide their future.

 

[SomaliWadaniSoldier]

Well done by Hawiye

 

[horumar]

@anonymous34 going to come with her usual hawiye supremacy

 

[anonymous34]

Eat shit!!!!

@horumar stop tagging me

 

[SomaliWadaniSoldier]

Hawiye Power!!!

 

[Asma]

Guys, Haweya is a very old Somali name, it has nothing to do with the qabil Hawiye

@jugjugwacwac It's s good name to add to thread about authentic Somali names. Cant get anymore Somali than Haweya.

 

[InfoMatic]

Guys, Haweya is a very old Somali name, it has nothing to do with the qabil Hawiye

Back home when we read suratul Qari'ah, there is a verse which has the word "Hawiyah". We honestly thought it was talking about Hawiye and condemning them.

 

[Asma]

Back home we read suratul Qari'ah, there is a verse which has the word "Hawiyah". We honestly thought it was talkingg about Hawiye.

Lool, isn't hawiyah the name for one of the hellfires.

 

[InfoMatic]

Lool, isn't hawiyah the name for one of the hellfires.

Exactly, but some crazy kids would say, yea, it is talking about Hawiye. Plus the rahanwayn refer to Hawiye as Hawiye-Naareed, as in people of hell.

 

[Asma]

Exactly, but some crazy kids would say, yea, it is talking about Hawiye. Plus the rahanwayn refer to Hawiye as Hawiye-Naareed, as in people of hell.

Wow, I did not know that, lol

 

[InfoMatic]

Wow, I did not know that, lol

It is the normal tribal insults Somalis aim at each other. Nothing serious. The title reminded me of this although I know haweeya is a Somali female name.

 

[emptyheartsflow]

So that's what xalimos are hiding under their hijabs... fucking bidaars.

 

[Asma]

So that's what xalimos are hiding under their hijabs... fucking bidaars.

You see a smart, hard working, entrepreneurial Somali woman and the first thing you do is attack her for her looks. Pitiful!

 

[Jeesto]

People confusing Haweeya with Hawiye

 

[emptyheartsflow]

You see a smart, hard working, entrepreneurial Somali woman and the first thing you do is attack her for her looks. Pitiful!

I'd be more serious if it wasn't a fluff piece with some buzzwords like "Africa", "Tech" and "Innovation" that claims to revolutionise an industry/country without any tangible to show for it. I know the startup world well enough to recognise marketing bullshit when I see it.

 

[Asma]

I'd be more serious if it wasn't a fluff piece with some buzzwords like "Africa", "Tech" and "Innovation" that claims to revolutionise an industry/country without any tangible to show for it. I know the startup world well enough to recognise marketing bullshit when I see it.

If you think her business ideas are flawed, then criticise her for that. What's the use in disparaging someone's looks? What if she googled herself and saw your comment. She is a human being with feelings. Anyway I think she is glowing and pretty, and she has a wonderful smile.

 

[InfoMatic]

So that's what xalimos are hiding under their hijabs... fucking bidaars.

That is forehead not bidaar. You must have one if you are Somali yourself.

 

[InfoMatic]

Here is a better picture

 

[Asma]

Here is a better picture

Very striking!

 

[InfoMatic]

Very striking!

A Somali beauty and a successful entrepreneur.