Africa has emerged as a hotbed for innovation and entrepreneurship, with tech startups and young entrepreneurs making waves across the continent. This dynamic ecosystem is powered by a new generation of tech influencers who use their platforms to inspire, educate and empower others.
Here are 10 African tech influencers shaping the future of tech:
Rebecca Enontsong
A Cameroonian businessman and investor, Rebecca Enontsong is its founder AppsTech, a leading software development company in Africa. She is an advocate for women in technology and has been recognized as one of the most influential women in Africa by Forbes.
Jason Njoku
A Nigerian businessman, Njoku is its founder iROKOtv, a leading online video streaming platform in Africa. He has been instrumental in the development of the African entertainment industry and is a strong advocate of technology’s potential to improve life in Africa.
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
A Nigerian businessman and investor, Aboyeji is its founder Flutterwave, a leading payment platform in Africa. He is a passionate advocate of using technology to solve Africa’s problems and strongly believes in the potential of African entrepreneurs to build global businesses.
Victor Asimota
A Nigerian entrepreneur and investor, Asemota is the Growth Partner AndD Ventures. He is passionate about using technology to improve access to healthcare in Africa and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the most promising young entrepreneurs in Africa.
Eloho Omame
A Nigerian businessman and investor, Omame is its founder FirstCheck Africa, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups in Africa. She is passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the most powerful women in Africa.
Juliet Ehimuan
A Nigerian businessman and investor, Ehimuan is its co-founder Endeavor Nigeria, a leading non-profit organization supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. She is a passionate advocate of entrepreneurship as a driver of economic growth and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the most powerful women in Africa.
Mark Essien
A Nigerian businessman and investor, Essien is its founder Hotels.ng, a leading online hotel booking platform in Africa. He is a passionate advocate of using technology to improve the travel industry in Africa.
Yasmin Belo-Osagie
A Nigerian businessman and investor, Belo-Osagie is its founder He leads Africa, a leading platform for women entrepreneurs in Africa. She is passionate about supporting women-led businesses.
Tunde Kehinde
A Nigerian businessman and investor, Kehinde is its founder Wakanow, a leading online travel agency in Africa. He is passionate about using technology to improve the travel experience for Africans.
Mariem Jammeh
A Senegalese businessman and investor, Jamme is its founder iamtheCODE, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women in Africa through technology. She is a passionate advocate for STEM education and has been recognized by the United Nations as a Champion of Change.
These are just some of the many African tech influencers making a difference. Their work is inspiring a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs and helping to shape the future of technology in Africa.
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