Nigeria’s entrepreneurial scene isn’t just thriving, it’s exploding with innovation, ambition, and unstoppable energy. Across industries, a new wave of founders is tearing down barriers, rewriting the rules, and proving that big ideas can come from anywhere but execution is what sets true leaders apart.
From building remote workspaces to redefining digital connectivity, from crafting luxury fashion to reshaping e-commerce, these visionaries are not waiting for change, they’re creating it. Their businesses are challenging the status quo, unlocking new opportunities, and putting Nigeria on the global map in ways never seen before.
This feature dives into the stories of 10 unstoppable Nigerian entrepreneurs making waves, one game-changing idea at a time.
1. Anjola Adeyemo
Anjola Adeyemo is the Co-Founder and CEO of CubEx, a fintech startup simplifying how Africans receive, spend, and manage cryptocurrency using local currency. With a focus on usability and trust, CubEx bridges the gap between complex blockchain systems and everyday financial needs.
Under his leadership, the company is developing infrastructure that makes crypto transactions seamless for businesses and individuals alike. His work reflects a new generation of African fintech founders; building tools that combine innovation, security, and relevance for underserved markets navigating global finance with local realities.
2. Adeleke Hassan
As a results-driven entrepreneur, Adeleke Hassan is the co-founder of Routa, a supply chain company optimizing logistics with structure, speed, and measurable value. Known for transforming bold ideas into operational systems, he leads with clarity, ensuring every solution responds to real market demands.
At Routa, his focus on sustainable growth and executional discipline has positioned the company as a model of efficiency in an evolving ecosystem. In recognition of his leadership and impact, he received the Leadership Excellence Award by Business & Enterprise, cementing his influence in Africa’s emerging supply chain landscape.
3. Ayodele Ogundele
Ayodele Ogundele is the Co-Founder of Sciety Magazine, a platform championing youth empowerment through storytelling and advocacy. As a financial literacy instructor, she is equipping young Africans, especially women, with the knowledge and tools to build confident, economically independent lives.
Her work sits at the intersection of media, education, and community impact. Through bold content and practical education, she is reshaping how African youth access information, own their narratives, and make smarter financial decisions in a world that often overlooks their potential and voice.
4. Vivian Osigweh
Vivian Osigweh is the founder of Experiential Edge Ltd and E-Edge Direct2U, two companies driving business growth through strategic marketing and product distribution. With a proven track record in crafting effective route-to-market strategies, 360° integrated marketing campaigns, and aggressive numeric distribution, she has helped numerous brands scale visibility and sales across Nigeria.
Her expertise lies in bridging creative execution with commercial outcomes. Vivian’s leadership reflects a deep understanding of consumer behavior, logistics, and brand positioning, making her a force in both the marketing communications space and the fast-moving consumer goods ecosystem.
5. Paul Kigho
Paul Kigho is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer at ComeRecycle, a sustainability-driven company committed to transforming waste into value. Motivated by early exposure to the environmental damage caused by pollution, Paul turned his passion into purpose, building a platform that redefines recycling as both an economic and ecological solution.
At ComeRecycle, he leads efforts to reduce waste through innovative systems that encourage reuse, recovery, and responsible consumption. His mission is bold yet clear: to create a world where nothing is considered waste, only untapped opportunity for environmental and social transformation.
6. Zino Asamaige
Zino Asamaige is the Co-Founder of Accrue, a fintech company building a continent-wide USD stablecoin agent network to revolutionize how Africans send and receive money. Driven by a passion for solving complex problems through technology, he’s helping design a payment infrastructure that’s fast, low-cost, and borderless, combining the reliability of stablecoins with the accessibility of agent networks.
Accrue’s model is inspired by Mpesa, but built for scale and programmability across Africa. His work is redefining financial access with tools tailored to the realities of African commerce and connectivity.
7. Lamide Adeosun
Lamide Adeosun is the Co-Founder of Koyo Nation, a fintech startup redefining how Africans shop through community-powered group buying. With a mission to make everyday purchases more affordable, Koyo Nation enables users to shop with friends and family, unlocking significant savings through collective power.
His work merges financial technology with social behavior, creating a model that rewards collaboration, strengthens communities, and stretches consumer value. Her vision is clear: transform the way people buy by turning shared trust into shared purchasing power, especially in a market where affordability and access remain critical.
8. Wisdom Okposin
Wisdom Okposin is the Founder of wisGRADER, a forward-thinking edtech company transforming how schools manage grading and student performance. Built by educators for educators, wisGRADER simplifies complex academic workflows, turning grading, tracking, and reporting into a seamless, intuitive experience.
With a strong focus on usability and continuous feedback, Wisdom is leading the charge to modernize education management. His mission is to remove friction from administrative processes so teachers and institutions can focus on what matters most: inspiring growth, improving outcomes, and delivering a smarter, more impactful learning experience across classrooms and communities.
9. Oyindamola Bankole
Oyindamola Bankole is the CEO and Co-Founder of TWA Africa, a strategic communications firm dedicated to reshaping how African brands, institutions, and leaders tell their stories. With a deep understanding of narrative power and cultural context, she architects communication strategies that resonate across markets and borders.
Her work bridges brand strategy, public relations, and thought leadership, positioning African voices to lead confidently on the global stage. Through TWA Africa, she is not just managing reputation; she’s defining the future of communications from an African perspective; intentional, bold, and deeply rooted in purpose.
10. Tope Sulaimon
Tope Sulaimon is the Co-Founder of Scrapays, a cleantech company enabling individuals and businesses to dispose of sorted recyclable waste on demand while earning instant cash back. With a strong background in business development, Tope is building a scalable model that merges environmental responsibility with economic incentive.
His work is driving circular economy adoption in Africa, turning waste into opportunity and demonstrating how technology can power both sustainability and community-level impact.
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