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Tech Sovereignity: 'Africa Doesn't Lack Talent,' Nigerian Entrepreneur Says
Tech Sovereignity: 'Africa Doesn't Lack Talent,' Nigerian Entrepreneur Says
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Benjamin Oyemonlan, the innovator behind the comprehensive money and lifestyle app Platnova, is quickly becoming a prominent figure in fintech, digital... 07.05.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Africans lack infrastructure, support, and "belief in ourselves, maybe," Benjamin Oyemonlan, Nigerian technology leader and entrepreneur, told Sputnik Africa. He noted that he is addressing these issues by building platforms like Platnova, Zap.Africa, and Shortlet App which will provide Africans with access to money, financial tools, and opportunities. Oyemonlan added that he is ready to do whatever it takes to "drive Africans to the digital age, one app at a time."Stereotype that Africa cannot gain tech sovereignty is outdated, the entrepreneur said, noting that beyond the headlines, tech sovereignty is already happening in Africa, with infrastructure, talent, and platforms being built.He explained that his startups are contributing by building secure, scalable, self-owned systems to solve financial problems.Having set a goal to help 50-100 African startups in the next 10 years, Oyemonlan seeks to establish a tech hub to support local founders with funding, infrastructure, and market access.He emphasized that his dream is bigger than himself. The entrepreneur explained that his milestones are centered on ensuring the building of the next generation of African innovators.Oyemonlan believes he has what it takes to guarantee that the next generation of African innovators can smoothly lead Africa into the digital age.
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Tech Sovereignity: 'Africa Doesn't Lack Talent,' Nigerian Entrepreneur Says
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Benjamin Oyemonlan, the innovator behind the comprehensive money and lifestyle app Platnova, is quickly becoming a prominent figure in fintech, digital currency, real estate, and e-commerce.
Africans lack infrastructure, support, and "belief in ourselves, maybe," Benjamin Oyemonlan, Nigerian technology leader and entrepreneur, told Sputnik Africa.
He noted that he is addressing these issues by building platforms like Platnova, Zap.Africa, and Shortlet App which will provide Africans with access to money, financial tools, and opportunities.
"For me, tech is not just about software; it's more about an identity. It's like an empowerment, like a voice," the entrepreneur said.
Oyemonlan added that he is ready to do whatever it takes to "drive Africans to the digital age, one app at a time."
Stereotype that Africa cannot gain tech sovereignty is outdated, the entrepreneur said, noting that beyond the headlines, tech sovereignty is already happening in Africa, with infrastructure, talent, and platforms being built.
He explained that his startups are contributing by building secure, scalable, self-owned systems to solve financial problems.
"Sovereignty to me starts with ownership, and we're claiming it already," Oyemonlan stated.
Having set a goal to help 50-100 African startups in the next 10 years, Oyemonlan seeks to establish a tech hub to support local founders with funding, infrastructure, and market access.
He emphasized that his dream is bigger than himself. The entrepreneur explained that his milestones are centered on ensuring the building of the next generation of African innovators.
Oyemonlan believes he has what it takes to guarantee that the next generation of African innovators can smoothly lead Africa into the digital age.