Bolu Tofa

Nigerian fintech pioneer revolutionizing cross-border payments in Africa

Bolu Tofa is the co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech company that has emerged as a pivotal player in enabling seamless cross-border transactions across Africa. Founded in 2016 but achieving significant traction post-2020, Tofa's vision addresses the continent's fragmented payment infrastructure. Through Flutterwave's platform, businesses can process payments from 150+ countries into 30+ African currencies, directly tackling financial exclusion issues.

His innovation has facilitated over $15 billion in processed transactions by 2023, empowering African startups and SMEs to compete globally. During the pandemic, Tofa spearheaded initiatives like the African Financial Inclusion Fund, providing critical liquidity support to 10,000+ businesses. Recognized by TIME Magazine as one of Africa's most influential innovators, his work directly impacts the continent's digital economy growth projected to reach $700B by 2025. Tofa's open API infrastructure now powers financial services for platforms like Uber and Netflix in Africa, exemplifying how localized tech solutions can create global impact.