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19 Tech Personalities who Shaped Africa in 2019

Joy Uche by Joy Uche
01/21/2020
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Bosun Tijani

Bosun Tijani, CEO CcHub

Bosun Tijani is the co-founder and CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), the largest tech hub in Africa. He set up a pre-incubation pace to incubate tech startups to drive social innovations in Africa. In September 2019, CcHuh acquired iHub in Kenya for an undisclosed sum, making him the CEO across both verticals. 

Bosun can be referred to as one of the most powerful influencers in the African tech ecosystem who lends his voice in supporting innovative developments in the continent. He recently launched the #StopRobbingUs campaign in response to the constant harassment and unlawful arrest of software developers in Nigeria.

Onyeka Akumah

Onyeka Akumah, CEO Farmcrowdy

In 2016, Onyeka Akumah founded Farmcrowdy to help small-scale farmers raise funds for their agribusinesses. His digital agricultural platform has impacted over 11000 small-scale farmers and provided a source of income for investors. He also doubles as the Founder/CEO of Crowdyvest impact-driven platform and Co-founder of PlentyWaka, a bus-hailing and sharing platform in Lagos, Nigeria. Having received several awards, Onyeka is recognized as one of the most creative entrepreneurs in the agricultural, real estate, and transportation sectors.

Temie Giwa-Tubosun, CEO LifeBank

Temie Giwa-Tubosun is the Founder and CEO of LifeBank, on-demand blood and medical supplies platform that leverages technology for a timely delivery. She recently won Jack Ma’s $250000 Africa Netpreneur Prize at Accra Ghana. 

Temie was awarded the Africa Business Hero Award during the ceremony. LifeBank is introducing drones to deliver to patients that are difficult to reach and also improve access to blood transfusions in the country.

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