We're building an AI-ready Africa.
NextEra AI Academy was founded to close the AI capability gap for businesses across the continent — practically, locally, and at scale.
Our Mission
Equip 100,000 business professionals with practical AI skills by 2030.
Our Approach
Hands-on, localized, accessible. We teach what works in the markets where you operate.
Our Reach
Headquartered in US. Delivering across 12 countries — and growing.
Our story
We are individuals based in USA who have spent years working across the AI and tech industry — building products in the corporate world, leading teams, and seeing first-hand how powerful these tools can be when used well.
Our vision is simple: empower and train every individual to use AI to save time, work smarter, and be more efficient in everything they do.
Whether you're just starting out or already deep in the field, we're here to make AI practical, approachable, and genuinely useful in your day-to-day work.
Meet the team
The people leading NextEra AI Academy.
Metadel Lemma
Lead AI Instructor
Seble Dessalegne
Marketing & Brand Director
Bethel Dessalegn
Head of Curriculum
Amanuel Dessalegne
Director of Partnerships