He Left USA to Build a Billion Dollar Tech Company in Nigeria
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- He Left USA to Build a Billion Dollar Tech Company in Nigeria is another episode of my promoting Africa series where I feature black entrepreneurs all across Africa who have built successful businesses and they tell us how they did it.
Today I’m gonna be sharing with you the story of Iyin Aboyeji who is a Nigerian Tech Founder who has built and cofounded successful tech companies that are currently worth billions of dollars in Nigeria. He first co-founded Andela and then went on to build Flutterwave which has processed over $1.2Billion dollars in Transactions. I came across him in 2016 when I started my first tech startup and I finally got the opportunity to share his story which is a really inspiring one so definitely watch this to the end.
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I love the mindset. "All this disrespect will stop." We must build Africa for ourselves and our children.
For our children's children
This was powerful to watch
Absolutely
Let me quote Buhari. "You can go to the best University in world, there is no job for you from Federal to local govt"
Our dear President thinks everyone has to work with the government. He didn't realized govt suppose to makes the country conducive for citizens to realized their potentials.
He don't know so i can't blame him. That's the man leading 200million people 😢😢😢😢
Exactly right.
Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..
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"If we can make Nigeria work, all these disrespect will stop"
Word!
That is a timeless quote! If most of us start thinking like this, especially our leaders in the public sector, that would be the day.
And yall will lead the world coming from a Tanzanian I say Nigerians are the most hardworking people in the world yall are the most successful Africans and i hope yall become a superpower and lead our continent
@@arushanioshaka5600 thank you ❤️
@@amandaeguale1641 u welcome Queen
I found out that I am 75 percent Nigerian. I found this video very encouraging and makes me want to find ways to connect with Nigeria. I am African American.
You're welcome sir. This will be great.
Start by visiting. Meet some people down there (go to business events and gatherings) and network. Look at the problems you see there that you've seen solved in America.... try to come up with a solution to those problem(s) and build a business around the solution. Good luck muh brudda.
You have already connected in spirit so we happily welcome you home with love.
@@tessuso7054 Thank you so much for the kindness. I appreciate this more than you know.
Hello
Huge fan of Iyin! This was insightful!
Thanks for watching bro!
I thought I saw "Lying" lol
@@DaaaamTweets lol😂
@Dan Don come on man
@Dan Don Even if that were true, nothing wrong with it. They are all on the same mission, to bring out Africa in good light.
I guess if it was another TH-camr from another continent, probably an American or a European, you’ll be giddy with excitement and see it as a compliment.
Let’s stop all these touchy and unnecessary issues that can ferment trouble for ourselves and play into the hands of those that don’t wish us well.
I guess you’re a Ghanaian. When Wode Maya came to Nigeria, most Ghanaians, including Wode himself, were pleasantly surprised at his reception by the prominent people he interviewed and the ordinary people he came across. He even met with this same TH-camr Tayo Aina and the chemistry between them was super. He was applauded all over the country. That’s how we roll in Naija.
It inherently springs from our confidence. We don’t waste time on unnecessary envy and jealousy, as we believe in our capacity to do it too, one way or another. We’re not afraid or shy to compliment others doing well. When our time comes, we’ll do it in style.
Now, all you can see in all of these encounters and take away is, Tayo copying Wode. That’s such a let down and crying shame on your part. Learn to rise above such pettiness!
What he said about Nigeria having the potential to be a black superpower is true. Nelson Mandela said that the world will not respect Africa until Nigeria earns that respect. ✊🏽
you're color obsessed lol
@@d.7203 No I didn't. She is colour obsessed. No one cares in reality. Also, most psychology is BS (if you apply the scientific method)
@@d.7203 No I didn't. She is colour obsessed. No one cares in reality. Also, most psychology is BS (if you apply the scientific method)
@@RR-et6zp???
She's not@@RR-et6zp
“This people are enjoying the society because somebody built it”
That line alone, it just perfectly phrased what has been on my mind for a while now
That part struck me also.
This is very inspirational. As a Nigerian who immigrated to US at a young age, now turned Software Engineer. I would like to contribute to programs like this.
that would be great to make a contribution back home
@@FatimaahConteh Absolutely, it would be nice of me to give back to the country that shaped me.
Is your company hiring mobile devs?
Maybe someday find
a black owned African company and after careful research, invest that company.
I'd like to be a Software Engineer like you
I was one of those people this guy and his crew were training when they started in ikoyi. I stopped when they decided to move to the mainland and then I couldn’t even eat how much more transporting to the mainland. Fast forward they’ve done well and I’m doing good in tech in Aussie. Bless God
that black man pride is a motto of mine too, as an immigrant in another country you get regarded as lower than a citizen of the country you live in, cause they believe we come from nothing and their countries is what is providing a life for us, and some of them come to that country and live with such esteem of higher value, than the citizens and still look down on them. stories like this gives that ginger.
I'm a living example of this fact. With 3 master's degree in IT from 3 European countries, a professional doctorate in engineering, and a company (not tech related, although I'm a senior IT project manager - freelance)where I have half of the workers as non educated Europeans - many of my workers and the customers still believe that they are better than me - only when the customers hear how many degrees I have and the workers see what I have that I get some respects. Imagine that!
As a African American i respect all nigetians in every sector from engineers Doctors lawters school teachers professors rocket science and even nigeriam gamgster they do it bigger and better than everybody they got my 100% respect
Even Nigeria gangster 😂😂
Man like Iyin!!!!! This man changed the tech space forever! We have to give him his flowers 💐!
Indeed he deserved everything
Everyday I come on TH-cam, there's at least one Nigerian Entrepreneur that will inspire me. I have used flutterwave before here in Zambia, it's really getting the world by storm and I just learned that it's owned by a Nigerian, wow!💎
"Collect Francophone Africa from the French". Took it right out of my head. Thank you bro. Love from Cameroon 🇨🇲
It is such a powerful statement.
English speaking countries in Africa aren’t Really free either, it’s an illusion hell all of Africa isn’t
@@laplusbelle7982 we are still in a way better position/control than francophone africa that never got independence all anglophone nations are performing better than their francophone counterparts you think thats a coincidence
@@akikiaovie According to you, you’re “better”, I don’t agree. The whole continent is still being Controlled by the Powers that be so no country head is above the water completely, let’s stop the comparison
@@laplusbelle7982 be deceiving yourself in a capitalist system there is always powers that be but Nigeria and it’s people are in control of themselves there is no hidden puppet moving anybodys hand, we are not keeping a percentage of our money in English banks or have English companies dominating our market/ flooding our economies with their goods anglophone countries are in a way better position of control than all francophone nations and it’s not an argument Nigeria doesn’t have foreign military bases setup in our country.
I've been in the Nigerian tech space for 2 years, and i'm just hearing about Iyin... Man has changed my perspective about Nigeria. There's a lot to be hopeful about
There sure is!
Have you heard about Andela?
@@TayoAinaFilms I believe in Nigeria more now
It's hard to be in tech and not know him . I worked at Andela in 2015, and he is indeed a huge influence in tech in Nigeria.
How can you NOT know about this guy
Something about him reminds me of Don Jazzy. He even narrates his stories like Don Jazzy. He's the Steve Jobs of Nigeria
Nigeria has so much potential. Iyin has really motivated me today.
I like that...the only black African nation where the black man runs the show unlike some other African Countries..
I hope my Cameroonian brothers and sister are watching this to get some hope, thanks Tayo much love from 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲❤️ we will stay home and fix our problems too
The biggest problem with Cameroon is that the government is primarily against development. Keeping the poeple poor is their main objective. Imagine a country that has not got a single highway connecting any of their main towns. The state of roads in Cameroon is comparable to non in Africa. A shame to the country. You are either a part of the party or you have much to go through to see the light. Horrible place to invest in.
I am watching bro and I am sure many others are.
🇨🇲 time will tell keep working on yourself 😉
Yo bro I'll be the next billionaire in Cameroon
@@atoproductionsforreal LETS GO! Thats The Spirit we want to pass around!. Good luck with all futures plans
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Them! Thats the only way Tayo can make money from this awesome content!
So true 👍
I watch this video and I determined I will make a change in Nigeria I promise that !!!
I love this . Nigeria is definitely great country( coming from a ghanaian). I recently opened a branch of my consulting firm in Lagos. I am excited about the prospects Nigeria has to offer. @Tayo Aina , I would love to meet you. Either in Ghana or Nigeria
Welcome bro 🇳🇬🇸🇳🌍
Some of my best primary school teachers in the 1980's were Ghanaians...Though they flogged the hell out of us, it made us better today. We are actually one race and if we can remove our silly egos, we can make Africa a powerhouse that no other race can mess with.
Tell your fellow Ghanians that we don't do xenophobia in Nigeria like they do in Ghana...Always treating Nigerians like piece of trash...and na dem they complain pass about how white people treat black people...
Can I offer voluntary legal services for your firm?
This guy is a real Nigerian. Respect.
He is going to become the Warren buffet of Nigeria. The oracle of Lagos.
Nigerians are the smartest people in the world
🙏🏽🇳🇬🤗
I'm ike wow.....Tayo is a bunch of revelation wonders in bringing these talents in our dear country. Nigeria is the the bet on the black race. I BELIEVE IN NIGERIA 100%. Look at that phrase....tighten up the screws on the leadership....political and social and the sky is the beginning for us. No stopping Nigeria this time around. I can't wait for the launch of the tech city....our own. God bless you richly Tayo and Steven Ndukwu and other wonderful young minds exposing this our new Nigeria.
He simply shows that anything is possible if you can take a bet on yourself
Great one, I had the opportunity to interact with Aboyeji. Nigeria has real gems I've worked with some of amazing talented Nigerians. Cheers from Angola.
this guy so right, Nigeria's Is black economy and black rulership🇳🇬✊🏿 most of this African countries are white economy and black rulership.
I'm british and my heritage is jamaican and this stuff is so inspiring!!! I absolutely love seeing it. I've just moved into tech marketing, you'll see me helping in the near future!
Nigeria has so much potential
God bless you Iyin. As a Ghanaian 🇬🇭 who has lost hope for this continent. Your words have really encouraged me that it’s possible!!! I pray God makes all your plans and ideas see the light of day. Bless!!!
I like the black pride that is intertwined with his tech narrative! Ayibobo 🇭🇹
I'm a new sub from SA🇿🇦.. Loved the interview
This the kind of person you want in your circle. Respect ✊🏾
Tres inspirant...., camerounais d origine j ai ete marqué a vie lors de mon sejour au Nigeria et reste FAN de ce pays de travailleur achrané. Ce pays fait la fierte du continent.
Elle fait surtout sa propre fierte
Inspiring video! Viewer from 🇪🇹, Andela should start in Ethiopia as well, lots of tech talents here as well.
" Tayo" in the Somali language means?? Quality..
That's awesome brother.. Keep its up inspiring millions of African young peoples to become tomorrow's successful entrepreneurs..
Finally, feels good seeing someone with this mindset. If we don’t fix Nigeria, who will?
I keep saying it that black people will only get respected in America when we develop our countries in Africa.
We need to stop being greedy as leaders and citizens, thinking of our pockets alone, and start developing our countries.
Who's America ?
@@ayoolax5988 Jamb question
@@charles4163 lol😂
Actually it's a rhetorical question...be educated My friend!
I love the way Tayo interviews people, he gives them that opportunity to talk and he listens to them by not interrupting them or bombarding them with questions but giving them that chance to talk and answer the questions.
You can work better for a community you are more familiar with knowing the needs and concerns of that area. Andela, provided technology that will be beneficial globally to all. It’s refreshing to see our face leading in the technology industry.
This is a very inspiring interview. I am a Nigerian who is also focusing creating an impact back home. I am more inspired by hearing this successful entrepreneur speak. Nigeria is our home and let’s build it. One love my people.
But the head is rotten. Let's keep building
Let's build something
I love this guy, so much life and vision. There's hope for Africa, when these set of people becoming leaders in near future. The future is bright for Nigeria and rest of Africa.
In order for our economy to grow
We need our own manufacturing companies
Love from Namibia
😀😀😀that is sooo POWERFUL..."collect francophone Africa from the french...." that needs to be done YESTERDAY!!!
The depth of the conversation is mind blowing.
PS; I’m a custom-luxury Interior designer. Who believes in Nigeria 🇳🇬.
I hope I find like kinds like these to work with. 🍾
Tayo has already featured several furniture and interiors people..look for the videos
Just subscribed to your channel…great content bro,love from Ghana 🇬🇭
Nothing but pride 🇳🇬 🖤 plus the fact that he has an afrocentric outlook
I like the Nigerian Hustle Spirit. Excellent stuff there.
Hearing this guy talk just makes me wanna cry. This is my goal. If everyone can come back home and make it better, Nigeria is gonna be great.
Iyinioluwa Aboyeji. I rejoice because people like you exist. Glad I found you today.
Technology is the future. As a seventeen year old. I am always inspired by this channel. I sure need to top my game.
Honestly speaking I’m glad we still have people That wants to build Nigeria to become a better place in the future! I’m very happy to see this cause my goal is also build Nigeria and also Africa to be the best place to live at especially for black folks ✊🏾✊🏾
I already like this guy. He's simple and straight to the point.
Many guys will just end at "Ọmọ na grace and God o"
Wow, thanks Tayo for sharing his amazing story, I'm so inspired. I share his passion, pride and optimism on Africa as a whole.
Also, as a Congolese, it was sooo refreshing to hear him say that "Nigeria is the only country where black men control everything...there is no white men trying to tell us how to run the country", that's powerful and a type of autonomy to aspire to because God knows how much 🇨🇩DR Congo's fate is decided in Brussels, Paris, London and Washington😤
That was the hooking part of the interview for me...It wasn't until I visited some other African countries that I realized how fortunate we are as Nigerians, who controls almost all our factors of Productions (Land, Labour, Capita & Entrepreneurship). This is the reasons why Nigeria is also facing a lot of selective thrashings from the western world, cause they see that 90% of the black professionals & great minds in their countries are Nigerians or descendants of Nigerian parents...and we mostly train our children to think like Omo Naija, even if they are born outside the mother nation.
The west is Saturated while Africa is Virgin. The place to 'blow' is africa if you think long term and provide solutions to existing problems you will be a pioneer for the history books.
❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 🤍 🤎
May God continue to bless you beautiful people and your beautiful nation Nigeria.
~All the way from South Africa
I am among those who still believe in this country and so it's really refreshing hearing Iyin's perspectives too. Thanks for sharing this story Tayo and for putting in the work in your own corner to make Nigeria better. Now let's all get to work and indeed make Naija the homeland for the black race. Nigeria shall be great during my lifetime!
"America is killing me", that's both figuratively and literally. Time to understand the power of Africa and stop thinking Europe or Americas is the final destination. Go there and learn if need be but remember your motherland.
You're right, bro.
Bless this guy. No country is perfect. Every country has its problems. Pick your choice.
I admired him, his trajectory and ability to see opportunities and exploring it. I am looking forward to see the unveiling of the talent city.
Yes ! Nigeria will work, my brothers and siaters there have a inspiring hustle mentality
This man is a visionary. May his company grow. It would be great, young educated men and women of African descent to create something positive together.
Exactly what I've been telling a lot of my friends, focus on value and impact and money will come automatically. I had to learn this the hard way. God bless you iyin
I have been hesistant about beginning my start up in Nigeria market but this just motivated me. Thank you Tayo!
This Iyin guy is one of the DopestMcs I have listened to!!.... his passion is like the 'jet trail'
He has done a lot as a youth for Nigeria. The flutterwave api is helping us build our own startups
I am interested in pursuing a venture in Africa. I think that Africa represents an opportunity for me to make the most impact, because the young people there are more ready to buy into my vision.
This brother gets it. I wish him the best in his future endeavors.
Maximum respect for Iyin, he’s one of our biggest inspirations
Really love this guy's mindset and the way he wants we Nigerians so see things in a positive perspective.
No success without challenges,I love seeing young people pave the way for our future generations.
Follow person wey know road! This is very huge.
I like the vision Iyinoluwa has for Africa! Kudos big man, more wins!
I really believe in Africa… we should all come together as one and build Africa for our children
This is a natural product of large heart, pure spirit, broad mind, positive soul, deep brain and electrifying expression and flow. Thank God for this hope.
Value overload. Thank you Tayo. Your videos are always inspiring. Unlike other youth, I don't believe in the japa mentality and your videos always help in broadening my horizon in the many possibilities that abound here. Thank you.
it is good to see young entrepreneurs coming back home and building it
thanks a lot for the hard work you put together for these videos !
I keep enjoying each of them !
Ludo, I love your content too. Very authentic
I love your videos Ludo!
@@tolaoj3308 thank you so much !!!
@@obohphilips5371 i am really glad you enjoy them.. in fact some people really dislike them and feel like it would be better not to show Nigeria the way it is, the way we like it, with no filter.
@@Ludo_Liu and I’m very grateful you’ve not paid attention to them. Nigerians in diaspora are starving to see the Nigeria we left behind, to reminisce and remember home. And it is pretty much just your channel that captures the peace and beauty of the people and the land.
“Tighten a few screws in some of our leaders” no truer words. At the end of the day, we must come back to make an impact
Yes oh. We must all come back after getting the skills needed to build our great nation. How’s UK? 🇳🇬😁
@@TayoAinaFilms 😂 so over it 😩 I miss my Lagos but we move
This dude is really motivating and lifting my spirit so high about Nigeria potentials and Africa at large. We all surely want to see this continent rise by storm and these guy is doing a great job. Let's get Nigeria working for Africans. Proudly 🇳🇬
This is just a motivational one for Tech and Nigerians like us!
I am motivated & I am sure others also.
Thank you.
Great interview with both Ned Okonkwo and Andela.Very inspiring.I love their spirit.They believe in Nigeria.
Love this episode! To see and hear black men speak and believe that Black people, people of color of Africa and its dependence are trying to build a 1 Africa! A Africa that the world can speak of that build itself up from the bottom to the top! I would love to help because as a black man in America. I believe what you to have talked about for Africa! Thank you both!
I love me some westAfricans,once they decide to go big or go home,they do it whole heartedly without excuses perfect 👌👌
These are the types of videos that should be having a million views, well done to the young man and great work as usual Tayo.
The real young mentor.... He started the IT evolution
Thank you to this man and thank you Tayo. Many people have said I am mad for struggling to create business/jobs in Benue for time, but this man has said it perfectly, once we fix our problems, we will fly. It seems like it will never happen but this man and so many of us are quietly making it happen. Thank you Tayo and God bless
Best man best interview ever, this man makes me to understand there is nothing wrong coming back to my country and start manifest my dreams, I’m leaving Germany soon to my father’s land……thank you Tayo
Are u sure
Go back with a plan not just ur emotions. Good luck✊🏿✊🏿
No leave yet o bros. E get why
It's inspiring to see what this man has built and the vision he has for Nigeria/Africa
Thanks for inspiring me. Please consider Jos, Plateau State when choosing where to build your smart city.
You’re really making our country and continent a better place Sir. Your videos and content are so provoking. God bless you
Thank Tayo for the interview. Our brother had said it all. When Nigeria rise, Africa rise.
Go go Africa !!! The future is ours !!
Thank you for this. Nigeria has ALWAYS had Potentials. The Lazy Nigerians needs to STOP Complaining and find a way to fix Our Country, there’s the Agricultural sector (start a small garden in your backyard) there’s the IT sector, Entrepreneurial sector, trade, etc. As a Nigerian 🇳🇬 I don’t know about y’all but I’m getting sick and tired of hearing Nigerians Only COMPLAINING and do nothing afterwards or fail to take Ownership as part of the PROBLEM in who we Elect as Leaders. It is up to Nigerians 🇳🇬 to fix the PROBLEMS we are complaining so Bitterly about in our Country. Find something to do, or create something. TH-cam is there, you can make money off TH-cam as IT you can get jobs online and work remotely to earn foreign currency. We all just have to be CREATIVE!
What you proposed is true but you can't ignore politics.Its dangerous to do so!
What about Twitter that was banned? Don't you think that people lost money off its ban over an issue the FG created?
Talking of TH-cam, have you ever thought of the fact that it's there platform? They can kick you out anytime. What if Africa had its own TH-cam. Are you aware that almost 90% of yearly revenue generated by African countries go to their colonial masters?
How then will there be growth opportunities here when your money is used to make Europe great then you will suffer to go and study there, then you come back no Job.
These are the main issues my dear not laziness on the part of the youths.
@@ayoolax5988 One can start small, the small shop owners and businesses are still finding a way to thrive in-spite of politics, bottom line is find something to do to improve your Economy. An easy example is TH-cam, there are many Nigerians earning GOOD income from TH-cam, if you have a phone you can start there, find a niche and Start, what does Politics have to do with TH-cam?
@@thekjvsanitybiblestudybroa5972 Don’t get it wrong, Nigerians are the most Creative and hardworking people I know. I’m talking about the small numbers of Lazy Nigerians that choose to come Online & Only Complain and are unwilling to do something constructive afterwards to help improve their Economic situation
This was so inspiring . As a pan Africanist my soul lifted. Fantastic !!!
I have been looking for a channel like this all this years. Thank you very much. I want more videos like this. God Bless You.
Mr. T, this videos can never get tiresome. Thank you so much for teaching, educating and inspiring. Let's get pass negativity and work towards change that we ourselves can do. No computer science 💻degree yet turning over millions of usd ❤️❤️ I totally and utterly hail, his story is amazing. Parents should continue educating their children
I am really impressed with his young man, his thinking makes me hopeful for Africa.😍😃
Hey Tayo! You're doing an awesome job and you are truly contributing your own quota to the impact and growth of Nigeria. I love your channel.