Kemi Adetiba- Nominated For Media Visionary Of The Year At MOI 2025
Friday, 05 September 2025
Kemi Adetiba is a celebrated Nigerian filmmaker, director, and media personality whose work has significantly shaped contemporary Nollywood and African visual storytelling. Born on January 8, 1980, in Lagos, Nigeria, Kemi was raised in a family that valued education, creativity, and professional excellence. Her father, Dele Adetiba, is a renowned communications engineer, while her mother,
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Aisha Yesufu- Nominated For Citizen of the Year At MOI Awards 2025
Friday, 05 September 2025
Aisha Yesufu is a renowned Nigerian activist, entrepreneur, and public speaker who has become one of the most prominent voices in the fight for justice, accountability, and democratic rights in Nigeria. Born on December 12, 1973, in Kano State to parents of Edo origin, Aisha grew up in a conservative environment where opportunities for women
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VeryDarkMan- Nominated For Citizen Of The Year At MOI Awards 2025
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, is a Nigerian activist, social commentator, and digital influencer whose fearless advocacy has positioned him as one of the most outspoken voices of his generation. Born in Kaduna State, and originally from Edo State, he grew up with an early awareness of social inequality and systemic
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Ugo Monye- Nominated for Creative Force In Fashion Of the Year at MOI 2025 Award Show
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Ugo Monye is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated menswear designers, recognized for his innovative craftsmanship, cultural storytelling, and ability to redefine modern African style. As the founder and creative director of Ugo Monye Official, he has built a brand that blends elegance, tradition, and bold creativity, positioning him at the forefront of contemporary African fashion.
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Up In The Sky – Nominated For Creative Agency of the Year at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Up In The Sky is a Creative Agency, in Ikeja, Lagos, which has become a leading force in Nigeria’s advertising and communications industry. Founded by Oje Ojeaga and Idiare Atimomo, the agency was conceived with the vision of demystifying advertising practice in Nigeria and creating a platform where creativity, strategy, and execution converge seamlessly. In
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Elvis Abuyere – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI 2025 Award
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Elvis Abuyere is a Nigerian entrepreneur, strategist, and business leader who has gained recognition for his work in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and corporate growth across Africa. He is best known as the Founder and CEO of Founded 2 Conquer (F2C), a company dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals through mentorship, training, and strategic development. With
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Payaza Africa- Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Payaza Africa is a leading Nigerian fintech company dedicated to transforming digital payment solutions across the African continent. Headquartered in Lagos, the company provides businesses with secure, reliable, and scalable payment infrastructure tailored to the unique demands of the region. Its payment gateway supports multiple channels, including card payments, bank transfers, and mobile money, ensuring
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Harry “Tomi” Davies – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Harry “Tomi” Davies, popularly known as TD, is one of Africa’s most influential angel investors and startup ecosystem builders. He co-founded the Lagos Angel Network (LAN) and served as the founding president of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN), establishing frameworks for structured early-stage investment across the continent. With decades of experience, TD has supported
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Onyeka Akumah – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Onyeka Akumah is a renowned Nigerian serial entrepreneur and technology innovator, recognized for his transformative work in agriculture, mobility, and fintech. He is best known as the founder of Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s pioneering digital agriculture platform, which connects smallholder farmers to funding, inputs, and markets to improve productivity and income. Beyond agriculture, Onyeka has launched ventures
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Olumide Soyombo- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards.
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Olumide Soyombo is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and tech ecosystem builder with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. He co-founded Bluechip Technologies, a software and consulting firm, where he demonstrated his capability in scaling technology solutions and operational excellence. Later, he transitioned into venture investing, becoming a prominent early-stage investor through funds such as
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Kola Aina – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Kola Aina is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur and investor, widely recognized for his contributions to the African startup ecosystem. He is a founding partner of Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s leading venture capital firms and startup accelerators, which focuses on identifying, funding, and mentoring early-stage technology companies across the continent. With a career spanning both
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Ayobami Akindipe- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Ayobami Akindipe, popularly known as Ayo Akindipe, is a fast-rising Nigerian entrepreneur making waves in the real estate sector. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of ACE Real Estate Development Ltd, a company that has quickly established a reputation for innovative housing solutions and affordable property investment opportunities. His journey into real estate
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Kola Aina- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Kola Aina is a distinguished investor, entrepreneur, and technology ecosystem builder whose work has significantly shaped the African innovation landscape. He is the Founding Partner of Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most respected early-stage venture capital firms, which has backed over 80 startups across sectors including fintech, healthtech, edtech, agritech, and climate-tech. Through Ventures Platform,
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Adia Sowho- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Adia Sowho is a renowned Nigerian business leader, technology strategist, and transformational executive whose career reflects innovation, resilience, and impact across Africa’s digital economy. With a background in electrical engineering and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, she has consistently bridged the gap between technical expertise and visionary leadership. Adia first made
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Olumide Soyombo- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Olumide Soyombo is a seasoned investor, media innovator, and impact entrepreneur whose work spans venture capital, creative industries, and philanthropy. He is the founder of The Red Africa Group, a media and content enterprise behind lifestyle brands such as Red Media Africa and YNaija, platforms with broad influence among youth and creative startups. As a
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Gbenga Agboola- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Gbenga “GB” Agboola is a visionary fintech entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, one of Africa’s fastest-growing payments platforms serving businesses and consumers across numerous markets. His career reflects a deep commitment to building infrastructure that simplifies cross-border payments and commerce. Under his leadership, Flutterwave has processed billions of dollars in transactions, raised
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Shola Akinlade- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Shola Akinlade is a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Paystack, Nigeria’s pioneering online payments company which was acquired by Stripe in a historic multi-million-dollar deal. With a background in software development, Shola engineered the architecture that enabled seamless payment experiences for thousands of African businesses. His commitment to building developer-friendly infrastructure helped Paystack drive
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Tayo Oviosu-Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Tayo Oviosu is a pioneering FinTech entrepreneur, author, and investor who founded Paga, a leading mobile payments platform transforming how Africans send and receive money. His career began in Silicon Valley, where he held senior roles at PayPal before returning to Nigeria to create a platform rooted in convenience, trust, and financial access. Paga has
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Odunayo Eweniyi- Nominated For Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Odunayo Eweniyi is a pioneering Nigerian tech entrepreneur and social impact leader who has become one of the most influential voices in Africa’s fintech and advocacy space. She is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of PiggyVest, the continent’s foremost digital savings and investment platform, which has revolutionized how millions of Nigerians plan, save, and
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Mitchell Elegbe- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Mitchell Elegbe is a veteran technology entrepreneur and electrical engineer whose innovations have redefined digital payments across Africa. He is the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Interswitch, a payment infrastructure company that underpins seamless transactions for individuals, businesses, and governments. Since its inception, Interswitch has become a foundational institution in African fintech, powering
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