Silas Adekunle- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Silas Adekunle is a Nigerian-born robotics engineer and entrepreneur who first gained international attention as co-founder and CEO of Reach Robotics, the company behind MekaMon, an intelligent gaming robot that combined robotics with augmented reality. Reach Robotics secured distribution partnerships (including with Apple) and significant venture backing before the company wound down; Adekunle subsequently pivoted
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Bankole Oluwafemi- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Bankole Oluwafemi is a journalist, editor and media entrepreneur who co-founded TechCabal and Big Cabal Media and served as Editor-in-Chief during TechCabal’s formative years. He helped build one of Africa’s most respected technology newsrooms, elevating local reporting on startups, funding, regulation and innovation; TechCabal’s coverage has become a primary reference for investors, founders and policymakers.
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Bosun Tijani- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Olatunbosun (Bosun) Tijani is an entrepreneur and ecosystem leader who co-founded Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), one of Africa’s foremost innovation hubs. Under his stewardship CcHUB expanded regionally and acquired Kenya’s iHub, helping to professionalise incubation and venture support across multiple markets; Tijani has also been active in policy and advisory roles. In 2023 he was appointed
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji-Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is a widely known Nigerian entrepreneur and investor whose career includes co-founding Andela and Flutterwave and founding Future Africa. He has played a central role in building companies that plugged Africa into global developer markets (Andela) and cross-border payments (Flutterwave), and he now invests in mission-driven startups via Future Africa. Aboyeji’s record of
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Abdul Samad Rabiu – Nominated for Man of Steel (Male TrailBlazer)
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Abdul Samad Rabiu is a Nigerian industrialist whose career is a story of strategic competitionand resilience. He founded BUA International Limited in 1988 for commodity trading and hassince built the BUA Group into a diversified conglomerate with interests in cement production,sugar refining, and real estate. His bold vision was to compete head-to-head with larger, well-entrenched
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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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Maya Horgan Famodu- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Maya Horgan Famodu is an investor and ecosystem builder who founded Ingressive Capital and the associated Ingressive for Good and market-entry services. Her work centres on early-stage venture capital and talent programs that reduce barriers for African founders and software talent; through investment and capacity-building she has supported a range of startups that later attracted
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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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Sim Shagaya- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Sim Shagaya is a serial Nigerian entrepreneur whose career spans e-commerce, media, and education technology. He founded Konga, one of West Africa’s earliest large e-commerce platforms, and later launched uLesson and Miva Open University, ventures that use technology to expand access to education across Africa. Shagaya’s business career is marked by building category-defining platforms and
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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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KaganTech-Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
KaganTech is the professional name of Oladapo-Ogunsanya, a Nigerian content creator who specialises in short-form and long-form technology content across platforms including YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. He creates concise product explainers, how-tos and creative tech storytelling aimed at younger and mainstream audiences, content that frequently reaches large audiences and drives awareness for global device launches
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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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Fisayo Fosudo- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Fisayo Fosudo is a Nigerian digital storyteller and technology communicator who built his reputation as a visual content creator and commentator on consumer tech and personal finance. He produces long-form, well-edited videos and explainers that demystify devices, services and digital trends for mainstream audiences. Over the past several years Fosudo has grown a substantial online
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Chief Emmanuel Udechukwu – Nominated for Investor of The Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Chief Emmanuel Udechukwu is a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur and investor, best known for his dynamic leadership in the real estate and hospitality sectors. As Chairman of EUC Homes, he has built a reputation for innovation and integrity, driving housing solutions that meet the needs of Nigeria’s rapidly growing urban population. In 2024, Chief Udechukwu expanded
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Chief Christopher Ndubuisi – Nominated for Investor of The Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Chief Christopher Ndubuisi is a renowned Nigerian entrepreneur and investor whose business interests cut across construction, real estate, and energy. As the Chairman and CEO of Pinnatech Group, he has built a reputation for combining strategic vision with the ability to execute large-scale projects that drive development and create jobs. In 2024, Chief Ndubuisi deepened
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Spryo – Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Spyro has become one of the most exciting voices in Nigeria’s Afrobeats scene, known for his smooth vocals and ability to craft songs with both spiritual depth and mainstream appeal. His music often carries themes of faith, gratitude, and resilience, making him stand out as an artist who blends entertainment with inspiration. In 2023 and
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Davido – Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Davido stands as one of the most influential figures in Afrobeats, blending infectious melodies with global appeal. Over the past decade, he has been instrumental in pushing Nigerian music beyond borders, earning recognition not just as a hitmaker but as a cultural ambassador for Africa. In 2024, Davido reinforced his superstar status with the global
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Fido – Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Fido, whose real name is Awosika Josiah, is a rising Nigerian musician and singer-songwriter known for crafting Afrobeat music that radiates warmth, positivity, and lyrical sincerity. His unique style merges soulful melodies with catchy rhythms, making his sound a refreshing addition to Nigeria’s vibrant music scene. In late 2024, Fido released Joy Is Coming under
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