Olatunde Sosanya

Nigerian tech entrepreneur who revolutionized financial inclusion through blockchain in Africa

Olatunde Sosanya is the founder of Paga, a leading mobile payments platform serving over 12 million users across West Africa. Launched in 2019, his company has enabled financial access for unbanked populations through innovative blockchain solutions. Sosanya's patented blockchain system reduces transaction costs by 70%, making remittances affordable for low-income families. His 2023 partnership with the African Development Bank expanded microfinance options for 3 million small businesses. A vocal advocate for digital transformation, Sosanya's TEDx talk 'Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin' has been viewed over 2 million times. His work was recognized with the 2024 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer award.