Dan Aceda
Dan Aceda is a multi-hyphenate Kenyan creative entrepreneur, architect, and founder of SemaBOX Africa, one of the continent’s pioneering podcasting studios and media incubators. Trained as an architect, Aceda has built a career that defies linear paths, weaving together disciplines to create compelling spaces, sounds, and stories. As CEO of SemaBOX, he has positioned the platform as a launchpad for African voices, helping creators across the continent amplify ideas that shape culture, challenge norms, and inspire change.
Before founding SemaBOX, Aceda carved out a name as a celebrated musician and sound producer, crafting TV scores, advertising jingles, and hit records that reflect the richness of Kenyan life. His creative footprint spans performance, composition, and scripting skills that now inform his approach to media innovation and storytelling. Under his leadership, SemaBOX has produced thousands of podcast episodes, trained new creators, and established itself as a critical player in Africa’s evolving content economy.
At the core of Aceda’s work is the belief that creative expression is infrastructure essential to how societies think, connect, and grow. Whether drafting building plans or producing audio narratives, he continues to champion platforms that empower Africans to speak, create, and own their stories.