Nigerian tech entrepreneur Iyinoluwa Aboyeji has reflected on his business journey. He said he became a millionaire at 23 and later co-founded two companies valued at more than one billion dollars.
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, one of Nigeria’s leading technology entrepreneurs, has shared details of his journey to business success, saying he became a millionaire at the age of 23 before going on to build two billion-dollar companies. Speaking during an interview, Aboyeji also said Mark Zuckerberg was the first person to invest in one of his businesses, describing the experience as a major turning point in his entrepreneurial career. Extra News Nigeria has not independently verified every aspect of the claim.
Why He Made The Remarks
Aboyeji made the remarks while discussing his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned from building successful startups. He explained that early access to funding and strategic partnerships helped his companies grow into globally recognised technology businesses.
What He Said
“I became a millionaire at 23. Now I have built two billion-dollar companies. Mark Zuckerberg was the first person to invest in one of my businesses,” Aboyeji said during the interview.
The entrepreneur encouraged young Africans to focus on solving real problems through innovation, adding that sustainable businesses are built on creating value rather than pursuing quick financial success.
Who Is Iyinoluwa Aboyeji?
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is a Nigerian entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave, two African technology companies that achieved billion-dollar valuations. He has played a major role in supporting startup founders across Africa through investment and mentorship and remains one of the continent’s most influential voices in the technology ecosystem.
What This Means for Nigeria
The development highlights the growing influence of Nigerian entrepreneurs in the global technology industry. It also reinforces the increasing interest of international investors in African startups, creating more opportunities for innovation, job creation and economic growth across the continent.
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