OON – Entrepreneur & Investor
Iyinoluwa Samuel Aboyeji (born March 28, 1991) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder, widely recognized for his role in shaping Africa’s technology and innovation landscape. He is the co-founder of Andela, the global talent accelerator for software developers, and the former Managing Director of Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company. In 2019, New African magazine named him among the Top 100 Most Influential Africans.
Education
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Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja – Completed senior secondary education in 2007.
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Columbia International College, Canada – Pre-university studies.
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University of Waterloo & St. Jerome’s University, Canada – Bachelor’s degree in International and Legal Studies & International Development.
Career Highlights
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Andela (2014): Co-founded the talent network that connects African software developers to global companies, backed by investors including the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
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Flutterwave (2016): Co-founded and served as Managing Director of Africa’s leading payments technology company, enabling seamless digital transactions across the continent.
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Future Africa (Present): General Partner and Co-founder of a platform providing capital, coaching, and community for mission-driven innovators across Africa.
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Africa Angels Network (CRE VC): Served as advisor to one of Africa’s largest seed-stage funds, supporting early-stage investments across nine countries.
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Talent City Inc: Co-founder and Chairman of a construction and innovation hub designed to build smart cities for Africa’s future workforce.
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Public Service: Deputy Director-General for Oby Ezekwesili’s 2019 presidential campaign.
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Policy Engagement: In November 2024, appointed to Nigeria’s 3MTT Advisory Committee by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, tasked with improving digital employability.
Awards & Honours
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Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) – Conferred by President Muhammadu Buhari (October 2022).
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Recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Africans (New African, 2019).
Key Legacy
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is regarded as one of the most impactful figures in Africa’s tech ecosystem. Through ventures like Andela, Flutterwave, and Future Africa, he has helped unlock opportunities for African talent, scale digital payments infrastructure, and catalyze innovation-driven entrepreneurship. His blend of entrepreneurial vision, policy engagement, and investment leadership continues to shape Africa’s digital future.
