In a move that signals a shift in how higher education is adapting to the digital age, Gebeya Inc. has teamed up with Miva Open University to introduce artificial intelligence tools to thousands of students, with a clear goal in mind building businesses, not just earning degrees.
At the heart of the collaboration is Dala Studio, a platform developed by Gebeya that allows users to create apps, websites, games, and automated tools without writing a single line of code.
Through this agreement, about 25,000 students at Miva will gain access to the platform, opening the door to hands-on digital creation as part of their learning experience.
The initiative comes at a time when many African universities are under pressure to rethink traditional teaching methods.
While more students are enrolling in higher institutions, there’s growing concern that graduates often leave without the practical skills needed to succeed in today’s tech-driven economy.
This partnership attempts to close that gap by giving students the tools to turn ideas into viable ventures.
For Amadou Daffe, the vision is straightforward: remove the usual barriers to entrepreneurship.
He believes students shouldn’t need technical expertise, large teams, or startup capital before bringing their ideas to life.
With the right tools, he argues, a single individual can build and launch a business from scratch.
Beyond just providing access to technology, the programme is designed to spread organically across the university community.
Selected students will serve as ambassadors, leading workshops and encouraging their peers to explore the platform.
This peer-driven approach is expected to extend learning beyond formal lectures and into practical, collaborative spaces.
According to Graham Ekoh, the partnership is about shifting the focus from theory to execution.
Instead of simply learning concepts, students will actively build products and potentially generate income from them while still in school.
Dala Studio itself is built with accessibility in mind. Users can create digital products using simple language prompts, while features like local language support and integration with African payment systems aim to make it easier for first-time entrepreneurs to get started and earn.
For Gebeya, the move represents more than just expansion it positions the company within the education space as a driver of future talent.
For Miva Open University, it reinforces a broader commitment to flexible, skills-based learning that reflects the realities of Africa’s fast-evolving digital economy.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, partnerships like this may well define the future of education one where students don’t just prepare for the workforce, but actively participate in building it.
