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In a definitive celebration of economic resilience, disruptive innovation, and transformative leadership, GABI Africa has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Impact 100 Nigeria (Class of ’26). This prestigious cohort honors the top 100 innovators, creators, tech titans, and corporate executives who are not merely navigating the African business ecosystem but actively redefining it on a global scale.
As Nigeria continues to solidify its position as Africa’s powerhouse of innovation, these 100 visionaries represent the vanguard of sustainable growth. From fintech pioneers democratising financial systems to creative entrepreneurs exporting Nigerian culture across the globe, the GABI Africa Impact 100 list stands as a masterclass in modern African excellence.
Below is the comprehensive, official list of the individuals recognized in the GABI Africa Impact 100 Nigeria (Class of ’26):
In a definitive celebration of economic resilience, disruptive innovation, and transformative leadership, GABI Africa has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Impact 100 Nigeria (Class of ’26). This prestigious cohort honors the top 100 innovators, creators, tech titans, and corporate executives who are not merely navigating the African business ecosystem but actively redefining it on a global scale.
As Nigeria continues to solidify its position as Africa’s powerhouse of innovation, these 100 visionaries represent the vanguard of sustainable growth. From fintech pioneers democratizing financial systems to creative entrepreneurs exporting Nigerian culture across the globe, the GABI Africa Impact 100 list stands as a masterclass in modern African excellence.
Below is the comprehensive, official list of the individuals recognized in the GABI Africa Impact 100 Nigeria (Class of ’26):
- Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Co-founder, Andela & Flutterwave
- Odunayo Eweniyi: Co-founder/COO, PiggyVest
- Shola Akinlade: Co-founder, Paystack
- Chijioke Dozie: Co-founder, Carbon
- Uzoma Dozie: Founder, Sparkle Bank
- Onyeka Akumah: Co-founder/CEO, Treepz
- Tara Fela Durotoye: Founder and CEO, House of Tara International
- Tobi Asehinde: Founder, Digital Marketing Skill Institute
- Fara Ashiru-Jituboh: Head of Engineering, Okra
- Damilola Olokesusi: Founder / CEO, Shuttlers
- Ola Brown: Founding Partner, HealthCap Africa
- Tayo Oviosu: Founder / CEO, Paga
- Tayo Bamiduro: Co-founder & CEO, Max.ng
- Funke Bucknor-Obruthe: Founder, Zapphaire Events
- Chidi Nwaogu: Co-founder / CTO, Efiwe Mobile Coding Platform
- Mo Abudu: CEO, EbonyLife Media
- Tunde Onakoya: Founder, Chess in Slums Africa
- Kunle Afolayan: CEO / Director, KAP Hub (Kunle Afolayan Productions)
- Abasi Ene-Obong: Founder / CEO, Syndicate Bio
- Emily Wale-Koya: Founder, School of Personal Branding
- Oluwaseun Osowobi: Executive Director, Stand to End Rape (STER) Initiative
- Kemi Adetiba: Filmmaker / CEO, Kemi Adetiba Visuals
- Yewande Sadiku: Head of Investment Banking, Stanbic IBTC Capital
- Kola Aina: Founding Partner, Ventures Platform
- Ugo Udezue: Founder / CEO, AFA Sports
- Jason Njoku: CEO, iROKOtv
- Funke Opeke: CEO, Main One (An Equinix Company)
- Mr Eazi: Founder, emPawa Africa / Zagadat Capital
- Olawale Ayilara: Founder | CEO, Landwey | Oxygen Holdings
- Dr. Marian Ebe: Founder | CEO, Balloon & Boardroom
- Akintunde Stephen: Co-Founder, TAT Industrial Services Ltd.
- Orondaam Otto: Founder / Executive Director, Slum2School Africa
- Adedayo Amzat: Founder / Group CEO, Zedcrest Group
- Gbenga Agboola: Co-Founder / CEO, Flutterwave
- Tosin Eniolorunda: Founder / CEO, Moniepoint Inc.
- Fehintolu Olaogun: Co-founder / CEO, CredPal
- Boluwatife Aiki-Raji: Founder / CEO, Carrot Credit
- Nathan Nwachuku: Co-founder / CEO, Terra Industries
- Chidi Nwaogu: Co-founder / CTO, Efiwe Mobile Coding Platform
- John Oamen: Co-founder / CEO, Cutstruct
- Adedeji Olowe: Founder / CEO, Lendsqr
- Chioma Ukonu: Co-founder / COO, RecyclePoints
- Pelumi Aboluwarin: Chief Technology Officer, Nomba
- Bamidele Onalaja: Founder / CEO, RevolutionPlus Property
- Babs Ogundeyi: Co-founder & CEO, Kuda Bank
- Obi Ozor: Co-founder & CEO, Kobo360
- Chidi Ajaere: Chairman & CEO, GIG Group
- Ladi Delano: Co-founder & Co-CEO, Moove
- Tony Elumelu: Chairman, Heirs Holdings / Tony Elumelu Foundation
- Bolaji Balogun: CEO, Chapel Hill Denham
- Ibukun Awosika: Founder / CEO, The Chair Centre Group | Former Chair, First Bank Nigeria
- Femi Lazarus: Founder/CEO, Voice of Africa by Africans
- Gabriel J. Nissim: Founder/MD, Nimedge Inc | gjnissim foundation
- Niyi Adesanya: CEO, FifthGear
- Veekee James Atere: Founder/CEO, Veekee James Luxury
- Nosakhare Tunde-Oni: Founder, NTO Advisory
- Paul Onwuanibe: Founder & CEO, Landmark Africa
- Eric Gugua: Host, Beyond Conversation
- Toyin Aralepo: Director of Finance (WAEMU & West Africa), Mastercard Foundation
- Dr. Stephen Akintayo: Chairman, Gtext Holdings (labeled as SACI Holdings in the image)
- Glory Onyebuchi: Founder | CEO, Ice Energies Limited
- Chinedu Azodoh: Co-founder, Max Drive (Max.ng)
- Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze: Founder, Accountinghub
- Olumide Soyombo: Co-founder, Voltron Capital
- Yanmo Omorogbe: Co-founder & COO, Bamboo
- Richmond Bassey: Co-founder & CEO, Investment One / Bamboo
- Tito Ovia: Co-founder & Head of Public Sector, Helium Health
- Adegoke Olubusi: Co-founder & CEO, Helium Health
- Modupe Olubunmi: Founder & CEO, Victory Business Concept Limited
- Tunde Kehinde: Co-founder & CEO, Lidya
- Ekechi Nwokah: Founder & CEO, Migo
- Bayo Adekanmbi: Founder & CEO, Data Science Nigeria (DSN)
- Ruth Iselema: Founder & CEO, Bitmama
- Nkiru Olumide-Ojo: Founder & Principal Consultant, The LightHouse Network
- Leke Alder: Founder & Principal, Alder Consulting
- Adaora Juliet Onyeke: Founder, Smart Exporters Ltd
- Ohmai Atafo: Founder | Creative Director, Mai Atafo
- Nancy Nnadi: Lead Coach, The Nancy Nnadi Company (TNNC)
- Evelyn Onwuchekwa: Founder | CEO, Pleasant Life Schools
- Abdullah Olamilekan: Founder | Creative Director, Militee Trendy Limited
- Oluwaseun Adekunle: Founder | Chairman, Vodi Group | Seyi Vodi
- Femi Olayebi: Founder | Chief Creative Officer, FemiHandbags
- Jane Nnadi: Founder & CEO, ZUBA Mall
- Carol Arheghan: CEO | Creative Director, Karotiz Couture
- Joy Folake Makinde: Founder | CEO, Joybonies Services Limited
- Kemi Fajana: Co-founder, Twins Faja Group
- Morayo Afolabi-Brown: Founder | CEO, MAB Studios
- Doris N. Ikechukwu: Founder | CEO, Wethrive leadership consultancy ltd
- Dr. Olumide Emmanuel: Founder, Common Sense Group
- Jessica Anuna: Founder & CEO, Klasha
- Sandrah Tubobereni: Creative Director, TUBO
- Chude Jideonwo: Co-founder, Joy, Inc.
- Kalu Treasure: CEO, Tumuku Media
- Ibitoye Folake: MD, Flakynz Properties
- Anthonia Henschel O: Founder | CEO, Barachelhub
- Adeleke Rasheedat: Founder / CEO, Mon frere foods
- Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii: Founder and Chairman, Orient Global Group
- Tope Shonubi: Co-founder, Sahara Group
- Fara Ashiru-Jituboh: Head of Engineering, Kernel
- Dr. Fidelis Ayebae: Founder, Fidson Healthcare PLC
The GABI Africa Impact 100 Nigeria (Class of ’26) serves as more than just an honorary roll; it is a live blueprint of where global venture capital, cultural trends, and corporate excellence are heading. By bringing together established market giants and agile tech disruptors, GABI Africa highlights the collective willpower driving Nigeria’s industrial blueprint forward.
As these leaders continue to scale their businesses globally, their features in this prestigious cohort reinforce a powerful truth: the future of global business is deeply rooted in African talent.