Roqqu – Nominated for Start Up of the Year at the MOI Awards

Roqqu is one of Nigeria’s most talked-about cryptocurrency platforms, built to connect Africans to the global digital economy. Since it launched in 2019, the platform has grown fast, offering users an easy way to buy, sell, send, receive, and swap cryptocurrencies in local currencies.

Founded in Lagos, Roqqu’s vision is simple, to make crypto accessible to everyone, especially Africans who face challenges with traditional banking systems.

Through its app, users can trade popular digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT, or instantly withdraw into Naira and other African currencies.

What makes Roqqu stand out is its strong local focus. The platform is designed for African users, with quick deposits, low fees, and fast withdrawals. It also runs Roqqu Academy, an online learning hub that teaches people how crypto works and how they can earn from it.

In 2022, Roqqu made headlines when it secured a virtual currency license in Europe, allowing it to operate in over 28 European countries, a major step for a Nigerian startup. A year later, it expanded into South Africa, getting approval to enable deposits and withdrawals in the South African Rand. By mid-2025, it made another bold move by acquiring Kenyan startup Flitaa, extending its reach into East Africa.

Today, Roqqu boasts over 1.6 million users and continues to grow across the continent. Its CEO, Benjamin Onomor, says the goal is to “make global finance accessible to Africans.” 

The company’s listing of cNGN, a naira-backed stablecoin, further shows its effort to merge local currencies with global blockchain systems.

But Roqqu’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. Some users have raised complaints about delayed withdrawals and customer service issues. The broader crypto environment in Africa also remains uncertain, with regulations still developing in countries like Nigeria.

Despite this, Roqqu remains one of the few African crypto platforms expanding internationally with proper licensing. Its mix of innovation, education, and ambition positions it as a key player in Africa’s financial future where digital money may soon become as common as cash.