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A Nigerian media company that provides a platform for streaming Nollywood movies globally, focusing on distribution and access.
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Investor relations as brand communications: beyond pitch decks
Bendada.com - Jan 27, 2026
The first wave of significant global investments in Nigeria's tech ecosystem occurred between 2015 and 2016, including iROKO's $19M raise. Andela raised $24M in a Series B round led by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, marking a pivotal moment for Nigerian startups.

4 Times an African Founder Pivoted and Won: From Near-Failure to Breakthrough
Tech In Africa - Jan 15, 2026
Jason Njoku pivoted iROKO from a lack of distribution to a global Nollywood streaming service, emphasizing the importance of access and rights. Shola Akinlade transformed Paystack from a payments API to a multi-rail infrastructure, adapting to the needs of Nigerian businesses for reliability and div
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