The UK Global Talent Visa
The fastest visa route to UK permanent residency and citizenship
What really is the UK Global Talent Visa & what does it represent?
UK Global Talent Visa that gives you freedom
“JAPA” has become the buzzword of our time, especially among experienced talents in industries like tech, arts and culture, education, health, and beyond. It’s not just a trend—it’s a reflection of ambition, a yearning for something more. But as I watched many embark on this journey, I began to wonder: What if this journey could be pursued in a more prestigious way? What if there were better routes than the conventional paths so many believe are their only options?
That thought stuck with me. And rather than let it fade, I decided to act on it. I reached out to Omotola Kuku, someone I deeply respect and admire. She’s a proud recipient of the UK Global Talent Visa, a stamp of excellence that says, “You’re not just going abroad—you’re recognized as exceptional.”
Omotola is also the former COO at Utiva Education, one of Africa’s leading ed-tech companies and one of my previous workplaces. She’s someone who truly understands what it means to break barriers and lead with purpose.
Together, we started working on something meaningful—a way to help talented individuals achieve their dreams through a recognized and prestigious route. Our goal is simple yet powerful: to guide aspiring talents toward securing endorsements for the UK Global Talent Visa. This isn’t just about helping people leave; it’s about helping them rise, helping them be seen and celebrated for their brilliance on a global stage.
This journey isn’t just personal to me; it’s about rewriting narratives, opening doors, and proving that there’s more than one way to achieve greatness. And as we help others take these bold steps, we’re showing the world that talent from Africa isn’t just seeking opportunity—it’s redefining it.
Why should you trust me & my partner?
Nathaniel Ike is my name. I’m the visionary Founder & CEO of Techclout Africa, an emerging yet leading tech media company dedicated to amplifying and providing media exposure for tech innovators, startups, and events across Africa.
My mission through Techclout Africa is to help clients build trust and credibility, which is an indispensable assets for achieving success in today’s competitive tech world. Beyond media exposure, my platform offers affordable, high-quality talent trained through partnerships with ed-tech organizations to develop market-ready MVPs tailored to organizational budgets.
Over the years, Techclout Africa has partnered with numerous high-profile events, including the GITEX Africa Conference, Art of Lagos Technology Conference, TekArt Conference, MarkHack (Marketing and Tech Conference), Tech Unwind Fest by YellowLyfe and ChopLyfe, Tech Fest by AIESEC Lagos, Technovate Fest by Techpression, Young People in Tech, Tech Summit Ogun, Customer Service Innovation Conference, Global Tech Africa Conference, Tech Quest STEM Academy Career Fair, the Omniverse Africa Summit by ISN Hubs amidst others.
As an innovator and thought leader, I’ve been fortunate to receive recognition on multiple platforms. I am a 2X Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 nominee (2022 & 2023) , recently shortlisted as one of the Top 50 Voices in African Tech by Crest Africa; and I’m also an author of four insightful books: Smart Money DIYs, Becoming a Brand Ambassador, Building a Powerful Personal Brand, and The Fortunate Crypto Investor. My accolades include being awarded FCMB’s Flexxprenur Award in 2021, being named a Global Tech Hero by the Connected Awards in 2022, receiving the Icons Africa Award in 2024, being honored as one of the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa, an international award I received at the 100 Most Notable Africa Leadership Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2025. Recently, I was also recognized by the Nigeria Association of Computing Students (National NACOS) and given an Honorary Award as an ICON of Tech Media Innovation & Digital Advocacy.
My professional journey has also included impactful roles such as Project and Community Manager at Utiva, under Eyitayo Ogunmola, and Programs and Community Manager at Quanta Africa, led by Dr. Stephen Oluwatobi (the founder of Hebron Startup Lab at Covenant University and currently the COO at Kora Pay).
These experiences, alongside working with top-tier organizations and thought leaders in tech and entrepreneurship, have honed my expertise.
I am also the founder of the Nathaniel Ike Foundation, an NGO I established in 2019, with a commitment to empowering individuals and fostering development. My entrepreneurial journey began during my undergraduate years at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), where I founded OAU Trends, a media platform that spotlighted rising stars who are now renowned figures such as Asake, Yhemolee, Mc Simbal, Timi Agbaje, and Shank Comics. My efforts earned me the Most Enterprising Student Award in my department in 2016, the Most Enterprising Student in OAU Award in 2017, and recognition as one of the 50 Most Enterprising Students in Nigeria by Ideaslane Africa and Edusko Africa.
During my time at OAU, I also served as a UBA Campus Ambassador, further developing my leadership and outreach skills. Today, I host the TechFreak Podcast, a platform spotlighting the transformative work of tech innovators. As a delegate and panelist at the 2024 Diaspora Africa Conference in Accra, Ghana, and a delegate at the Youth Spark Pan Africa Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, I continue to advocate for and contribute to Africa’s tech ecosystem with passion and purpose.
Driven by a commitment to progress and innovation, I see my life’s work as a testament to the transformative power of resilience, collaboration, and vision.
Now to my partner on this journey, Omotola Kuku, who happens to be the former COO at Utiva Education, one of Africa’s leading ed-tech companies and one of my previous workplaces. She’s someone who truly understands what it means to break barriers and lead with purpose.
She is a passionate tech professional with over 12 years of experience. A Strategy and Process Transformation Expert, she is also an Empowerment Coach with experience in the Edutech space, helping individuals and young talents transition into tech. Her passion for impacting and seeing change in young talent’s lives urged her to start personal mentoring to guide individuals and young talents stuck in their career pursuits or transitioning into other roles.
Currently, she is a UK Global Talent Visa Consultant in Tech, Art & Culture, and Fashion, as well as a Fractional Executive (Operations, Partnerships, and Product) with a constant passion for sharing her knowledge and helping people grow in the tech space.
In the past two years, she has helped several talents relocate to the UK through the Global Talent Route (Tech, Art & Culture, and Fashion) with an impressive 80% success rate.