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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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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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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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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Odunayo Eweniyi- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Odunayo Eweniyi is a distinguished fintech leader, social entrepreneur, and advocate for gender equality. As co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of PiggyVest, she helped build Nigeria’s leading savings and investment platform, enabling millions to secure their financial futures through seamless digital tools. Her leadership in product development, growth strategy, and user experience has positioned PiggyVest
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Miss Techy- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Tobi “Miss Techy” Ayeni is a trailblazer in tech communication and inclusion whose work demystifies technology for African audiences. As co-founder of the TechCabal Females in Tech initiative and an award-winning tech journalist, she has made technology more accessible, especially for women and young people. Her writing, podcasts, and speaking engagements span topics such as
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