Bolu Tife

Nigerian fintech pioneer revolutionizing Africa's digital payment ecosystems

Bolu Tife is the co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, a Nigeria-based fintech platform processing over $20 billion annually across 30+ African countries. Launched in 2012, Flutterwave solves payment fragmentation through its integrated Rave API, enabling businesses to accept payments in local currencies and handle cross-border transactions. Tife's vision created Africa's first unified payment infrastructure, reducing transaction costs by 60% and expanding financial inclusion.

His innovations address critical issues like currency volatility and banking exclusion, empowering 300,000+ businesses including MTN and Netflix. Tife advocates for 'Pan-African digital economies', fostering partnerships with institutions like the African Export-Import Bank. Recognized as a Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 (2016), his work is accelerating Africa's transition to a cashless society while creating 2,000+ tech jobs. Flutterwave's $1.5 billion valuation (2021) marks a milestone for African tech innovation.