Michael Onyeachor – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Michael Onyeachor is the co-founder of Besitz Group, a forward-thinking investment and real estate company that is redefining how Nigerians approach wealth creation and property development. With a clear vision to make premium real estate more accessible, he has helped position Besitz Group as one of the most trusted and innovative players in the industry.
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Miracle Olatunji – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Miracle Olatunji is the founder of OpportuniMe, a groundbreaking platform that connects young people with life-changing opportunities in education, career development, and entrepreneurship. With a vision to close the gap between potential and access, she built OpportuniMe as a bridge that equips youth with the resources, mentorship, and networks they need to thrive in an
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Esther Kimani – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Esther Kimani is a Kenyan entrepreneur and agritech innovator whose work is transforming how smallholder farmers protect and maximize their yields. As the co-founder and CEO of Farmer Lifeline Technologies, she has developed groundbreaking, AI-powered pest and crop disease detection tools that give farmers real-time insights and solutions. By combining accessible technology with deep agricultural
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George Imafidon – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 04 September 2025
George Imafidon is an award-winning social entrepreneur, engineer, and advocate for equity in technology and sustainability. As the CEO and co-founder of Motivez, a youth-led organization empowering young people from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), he has become a powerful voice for opportunity and inclusion. A first-class engineer
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Muyiwa Awoniyi – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Muyiwa Awoniyi is a dynamic entrepreneur, talent manager, and culture shaper who has become one of the most influential figures in Africa’s creative and entertainment industries. Best known as the co-founder of The Plug, a management and lifestyle company, and manager to Grammy-winning artist Tems, he has built a reputation for spotting talent early and
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Oluwatobi Ajayi – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Oluwatobi Ajayi is a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of Nord Automobiles Limited, Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous automobile brand. With a mission to make reliable, affordable, and locally manufactured vehicles accessible to Nigerians, he has positioned Nord as a bold symbol of innovation and industrial advancement in Africa’s automotive sector. Before establishing Nord, Oluwatobi built a strong
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Mariam Afolabi – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Mariam Afolabi is a dynamic entrepreneur, lawyer, and creative leader who has carved a niche for herself at the intersection of business, fashion, and philanthropy. As the founder of The Luxury Lifestyle Market (TLLM) and CEO of Ziva Lagos, a contemporary African fashion brand, she has built ventures that celebrate culture while championing excellence and
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Ayobami Akindipe – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Ayobami Akindipe is a rising force in Africa’s real estate and investment space, known for his sharp business acumen and visionary approach to wealth creation. As the Founder and CEO of Ace Real Estate Development Ltd, he has built one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing property development companies, redefining how young people engage with real estate as
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Temie Giwa-Tubosun- Nominated for Entrepreneur of The Year
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Temie Giwa-Tubosun is a Nigerian-American health entrepreneur, best known as the Founder & CEO of LifeBank — a pioneering health-tech and logistics company delivering critical medical supplies across Nigeria, Kenya and Ethiopia. Her journey began with first-hand exposure to maternal health challenges: during her own childbirth she recognized how precarious access to safe blood and
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Foued Khalfaoui – Nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the MOI Awards
Saturday, 30 August 2025
When Foued Khalfaoui launched Aqwa Studies in 2023, he wasn’t chasing hype or headlines. He was responding to a global gap. From his early days speaking with overlooked researchers and frustrated policymakers, Khalfaoui saw a pattern – brilliant minds sidelined, and organisations forced to operate in silos. That tension became his mission. What began as
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Elozonam – Nominated for Content Creator of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Elozonam Ogbolu, popularly known as Elozonam, has carved a unique space for himself in Nigeria’s ever-evolving digital entertainment landscape. With his sharp wit, creativity, and impeccable storytelling skills, Elozonam has consistently transformed ordinary ideas into viral, relatable, and visually compelling content. His mastery of skits, parodies, and social commentary has not only entertained millions but
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Omo Oba – Nominated for Content Creator of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Omo Oba has quickly become one of Nigeria’s most vibrant and relatable voices in the digital content space. Known for her bold personality, witty delivery, and entertaining storytelling, she has built a loyal community that connects with her authenticity and humor. Her ability to turn everyday experiences into engaging content has made her a standout
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Layi wasabi – Nominated for Content Creator of the Year at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Layi Wasabi has become a household name in Nigerian digital comedy with his sharp wit, satirical storytelling, and unique ability to weave humor into social commentary. Known for his signature skits where he embodies eccentric yet relatable characters, most notably the strict, intellectual lawyer Layi has carved out a niche that blends comedy with intellect,
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Seyi Vodi – Nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Seyi Adekunle, widely known as Seyi Vodi, is a celebrated Nigerian entrepreneur whose name has become synonymous with excellence in bespoke fashion. From starting small as a young tailor to building Vodi Tailors into one of Africa’s most sought-after fashion brands, Seyi’s story is one of perseverance, creativity, and entrepreneurial grit. Vodi Tailors has grown
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Grey – Nominated for Start-Up of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 27 August 2025
In today’s digital economy, cross-border payments have become the lifeline of global trade, freelancing, and remote work. Yet, for many Africans, receiving international payments remains a frustrating process riddled with high fees, delays, and limited access. Grey was built to solve this exact challenge by providing Africans with seamless access to foreign bank accounts and
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Miva Open University – Nominated for Start-Up of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Education in Africa has long been challenged by accessibility, affordability, and relevance to today’s rapidly changing economy. Miva Open University, Nigeria’s first accredited private open university, is rewriting this narrative by bringing world-class learning directly to the fingertips of students, no matter where they are. Founded with the vision of making higher education more inclusive,
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Kippa Africa – Nominated for Start-Up of The Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
With Kippa, entrepreneurs can effortlessly track sales, manage expenses, generate invoices, and gain insights into their cash flow all from a simple mobile app. This empowers business owners to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and grow their enterprises without needing complex accounting knowledge or expensive software. The platform has quickly become an indispensable tool for
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Itana – Nominated for Start-Up of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Itana has emerged as a game-changer, connecting brands, retailers, and consumers in a seamless digital ecosystem. By leveraging technology to streamline product distribution and customer engagement, Itana enables businesses both big and small to scale efficiently while reaching new markets with speed and accuracy. Founded with a vision to modernize retail operations, Itana provides solutions
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Palmpay – Nominated for Start-Up of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
PalmPay is leading the charge as a mobile-first payments platform. PalmPay provides users with a simple, secure, and convenient way to send money, pay bills, shop, and access financial services all from their smartphones. The startup’s mission is clear: to make digital finance accessible to everyone, from urban professionals to rural communities often excluded from
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Dataleum – Nominated for Start-Up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
In the evolving digital economy, where data drives decision-making and technology fuels growth, Dataleum has emerged as one of Africa’s most dynamic startups, reshaping how talent is developed and deployed. Founded with the mission of bridging the gap between raw potential and global opportunities, Dataleum focuses on training, mentoring, and connecting young Africans to high-demand
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