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Jun 2023
17m 29s

Business Daily Meets: Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Bbc World Service
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The Nigerian tech entrepreneur on how he built two billion dollar businesses.

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji co-founded talent marketplace Andela and payments company Flutterwave, both of which have been valued at more than a billion dollars.

He tells Rob Young he wants to use his wealth to help Africa achieve its economic potential.

Presenter / producer: Rob Young Image: Iyinoluwa Aboyeji; Credit: Getty Images

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