Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse was recently honored by tech giant Google
One of Africa’s most respected technology pioneers, Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse, died following a cardiac arrest on Monday, September 16, 2024.
The 61-year-old was the founder and chairman of SoFTribe, a leading software development company based in Ghana and West Africa.
Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse was recently recognized by Google after the tech giant named one of its meeting rooms after him in honor of his contributions to the tech space.
Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse has been working and living in Sierra Leone for several years.
The BBC once described Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse as “Africa’s Bill Gates” for his outstanding contribution to the continent’s software engineering landscape.
Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1963, Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse has made significant strides in the tech landscape over the decades.
His company, SoFTribe, has pioneered innovative products such as government payroll systems, nationwide billing systems, security alert systems and ERP systems, among others.
He is a product of the Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast. He also attended Westlake High School in Austin, Texas and Texas State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology.
Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse leaves behind a legacy as one of Africa’s most important figures in the technology landscape.
Meanwhile, friends, family and sympathizers have taken to social media to express their condolences.
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