African Tech Innovators
Meet the builders, founders, and visionaries driving Africa’s technology revolution. From AI researchers at global institutions to fintech founders disrupting billion-dollar industries, we profile the African innovators reshaping how the world works — and what the West is only beginning to notice.
Having worked in banking, technology, and payments, Adedeji Olowe, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Lendsqr, knows how foundational systems become the catalyst for growth. Thus, he said, the opportunity to spur growth into the African economy is being a lending…
Having spent over a decade working in the field of digital technology across a number of industries, Ebi Atawodi has had quite the career at just 33 years-what any person would dream of. Today, Ebi Atawodi works as a Director…
Yanmo Omorogbe is co-founder and COO at Bamboo, a digital investment platform that gives Nigerians real-time access to buy, sell, or hold assets traded on the US stock exchange from their mobile phones or computers. With Bamboo, the average Nigerian…
Tayo Oviosu is the founder and CEO of Paga, Nigeria’s leading mobile payments platform, his goal: to ensure that one billion people can easily access and use money online. With over 17 million customers and a network of 27,000 agents…
Ngozi Dozie is one of Africa’s most influential figures in fintech. By co-founding the digital financial services platform Carbon, he revolutionized the way individuals and organizations access credit and perform any financial activity. Originally launched as Paylater in 2016, Carbon…
Elizabeth Rossiello is one of the groundbreaking faces that have made a difference in the African fintech landscape. She is the founder and CEO of AZA Finance, where she has been at the helm in creating first-to-market solutions to facilitate…
The world of technology and industry often forgets that behind inspiring stories are outstanding people. One such story is that of a Nigerian software engineer-turned-entrepreneur Shola Akinlade, who changed the face of the Fintech sector. It’s hard to do justice…
MoneyHash, a leading Egyptian fintech startup, has secured a significant $4.5 million seed funding round to bolster its innovative digital payment services and fuel its expansion across the vast African continent. This crucial investment, co-led by renowned venture capital firms COTU…
Zone, a Nigerian fintech company with an innovative blockchain platform as its core, has made a big step forward by getting $8.5 million in its first funding round as a separate entity. This seed funding round that greatly exceeded expectations…
In the dynamic landscape of technology and entrepreneurship, stories of remarkable individuals often stand out as beacons of inspiration. One such tale is that of Shola Akinlade, a Nigerian software engineer and entrepreneur who has left an indelible mark on…
In the bustling landscape of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, Olugbenga Agboola emerges as a prominent figure, a visionary leader whose journey from humble beginnings to co-founding one of Africa’s most successful startups, Flutterwave, inspires countless aspiring entrepreneurs across the continent. Born…
If you live in Nigeria, you will agree that the country’s rising inflation rate and volatile foreign exchange policy have necessitated enterprises exploring the prospect of earning in other currencies. The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), which are…
Africa’s technology scene is thriving, with Nigeria boldly leading the charge in fostering tech startups. The continuous proliferation of Nigerian tech startups has become a significant pointer to the potential, resilience, and innovative capacity of Nigerian entrepreneurs in the evolving…
Two-thirds of individuals anticipate significant job replacements by AI (Artificial Intelligence) Innovations within the next five years, posing the question: are you prepared or simply observing from the sidelines? A recent survey conducted by Word Finder reveals a growing adoption…