After turbulent year, Leatherback shifts to enterprise remittance under new leadership
TechCabal - Aug 21, 2025
Leatherback unveiled new executives in a flashy announcement styled like Marvel character reveals. The company has shifted its focus from a consumer-facing app to enterprise infrastructure for cross-border transactions.
After stepping down as CEO, Leatherback founder resurfaces with rival fintech startup
Techpoint Africa - Feb 19, 2025
Ibrahim Ibitade launched Prune Payments, a competitor to his former company Leatherback. Ibitade stepped down from Leatherback to focus on family but returned to the startup scene.
YC-backed Waza launches Lync, an alternative to Mercury for African startups after $8m raise
TechCabal - Jan 20, 2025
Waza launched Lync, a banking product for multi-currency account management. Mercury restricted accounts for startups in 13 African countries in July 2024.
Ibrahim Ibitade on how cofounder misalignment led to Leatherback exit and his eventful episode with EFCC
TechCabal - Oct 25, 2024
Ibrahim Ibitade steps down as CEO of Leatherback. Toni Campbell appointed as interim CEO.
Leatherback cofounder and CEO Ibrahim Ibitade steps down, Toni Campbell named interim CEO
TechCabal - Oct 24, 2024
Ibrahim Ibitade steps down as CEO of Leatherback after five years. Toni Campbell appointed as interim CEO.