Dr. Oluwatosin Olatujoye – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Dr. Oluwatosin Olatujoye is a Nigerian entrepreneur, real estate developer, and philanthropist whose visionary leadership has made significant contributions to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit and transforming the real estate landscape. He serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Zylus Group International (formerly Oga for Property Investment Ltd), a real estate conglomerate with diversified interests
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Idris Ayodeji Bello- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Idris Ayodeji Bello is a distinguished strategist, venture investor, and global health advocate whose work bridges technology, innovation, and social impact across Africa. He is Founding Partner at LoftyInc Capital Management, co-founder of The Wennovation Hub, and a major figure in nurturing early-stage African startups. He earned a First Class Honours degree in Computer Engineering
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Tayo Oviosu – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Eyitayo David “Tayo” Oviosu is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and fintech innovator, widely respected as the Founder and Group CEO of Paga, a mobile payment ecosystem reshaping financial inclusion across Africa. Born in 1977 in Lagos State, Oviosu earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, cum laude, from the University of Southern California,
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Dr. Kennedy Onyekachi Okonkwo- Nominated For Investor Of The Year At The MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Dr. Kennedy Onyekachi Okonkwo is a celebrated Nigerian real-estate entrepreneur, business strategist, and philanthropist, best known as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nedcomoaks Limited. Born on October 12, 1977 in Lagos, hailing from Ojoto, Anambra State, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Ibadan and an MBA in
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Dr. Ola Brown- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Dr. Ola Brown is a visionary physician, investor, and entrepreneur whose groundbreaking contributions have redefined healthcare and finance in Africa. She is the Founder of the Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Company, a firm that invests in healthcare infrastructure, technology, and services across the continent. Her work reflects a unique blend of medical expertise, business acumen,
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Femi Otedola- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Femi Otedola is a distinguished Nigerian businessman, investor, and philanthropist whose name resonates strongly across Africa’s corporate and social landscape. He is the Executive Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, a leading player in Nigeria’s energy sector, focused on bridging the nation’s power deficit through sustainable electricity generation. Otedola first established his reputation in the oil
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Maya Horgan Famodu- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Maya Horgan Famodu is a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder, celebrated as one of the most influential women shaping Africa’s investment landscape. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Ingressive Capital, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting early-stage African tech startups. Through her work, she has become a central figure in bridging
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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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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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Rasaq Okoya – Nominated for the Investor of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Rasaq Okoya is a distinguished Nigerian businessman and the founder of the Eleganza Group, a conglomerate with interests in manufacturing, real estate, and more. He is best known for building Eleganza Industries, one of Nigeria’s leading manufacturers of plastic products, which has grown into a highly successful enterprise over several decades. Okoya’s entrepreneurial journey is
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Matthew Ashimolowo – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), has built a reputation not only as a spiritual leader but also as one of Nigeria’s most forward-thinking investors and wealth creators. Known for blending faith with enterprise, he has inspired millions through his teachings on financial empowerment, wealth creation, and entrepreneurship. His ability
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Aliko Dangote – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, is a symbol of long-term vision and transformative investment on the continent. With interests spanning cement, sugar, salt, and agriculture, his businesses employ tens of thousands and drive industrialization across Africa. His strategy has consistently focused on reducing import dependence and building large-scale industries
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Iyinoluwa “Iyin” Aboyeji – Nominated for Investor of The Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Iyinoluwa “Iyin” Aboyeji is one of the most influential figures in Africa’s technology and venture capital ecosystem, widely celebrated for his ability to identify opportunities that redefine industries. As the Co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave, two of Africa’s most valuable startups, he has a proven track record of building globally recognized companies that attract international
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Tony Elumelu – Nominated for Investor of The Year
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Tony Elumelu is one of Africa’s most celebrated investors and philanthropists, globally recognized for his transformative impact on entrepreneurship and private sector development. As the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa (UBA), and Transcorp Plc, he has built a portfolio that spans financial services, power, hospitality, energy, and healthcare, establishing himself as a
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Jim Ovia – Nominated for Investor of The Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Jim Ovia, often referred to as the “Godfather of Banking in Nigeria,” is a visionary investor and philanthropist whose influence has shaped the financial services industry in Africa. As the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, he built one of Nigeria’s largest and most profitable banks, setting benchmarks for corporate governance, innovation, and customer-centric
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Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes is one of Africa’s most influential young investors, widely respected for her role in championing inclusive finance and impact-driven investments. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Aruwa Capital Management, one of the few female-led private equity firms in West Africa, dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and businesses that serve underserved
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