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8 emerging future billionaires in nigeria according to Forbes. And their companies.

8 emerging future billionaires in nigeria according to Forbes. And their companies.

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Future entrepreneurial billionaires.


In the heart of Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria's entrepreneurial spirit is igniting a wealth revolution. As Forbes highlighted in its 2025 coverage of Africa's dynamic business landscape, a cadre of young innovators is on the cusp of billionaire status. These aren't just founders; they're architects of scalable solutions tackling everything from fintech to real estate, with companies valued in the hundreds of millions and growing exponentially. Drawing from Forbes' spotlights on high-potential ventures and under-30 trailblazers, this list spotlights 10 emerging titans whose stories scream "disruption."


Group of billionaires gathered together. Ai-generated.
Ai image-- Group of billionaires gathered together. 


At Small Business 247, we're all about empowering you—the aspiring mogul—with actionable insights. These leaders started small, scaled smart, and stayed resilient amid Nigeria's challenges like funding droughts and regulatory hurdles. Want to emulate their path? Stick with us for daily strategies on bootstrapping, networking, and pivoting like a pro. Your billion-dollar breakthrough starts here.

1. Shola Akinlade – The Fintech Frontier-Pusher

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Shola Akinlade


Age: 37 | Net Worth Projection: $1B+ by 2030
Shola co-founded Paystack, Nigeria's leading payment gateway, which processes billions in transactions annually and was acquired by Stripe for $200 million in 2020. Forbes has praised Paystack's role in digitizing Africa's informal economy, positioning Shola as a fintech oracle. His vision? Seamless cross-border payments for the unbanked.
Lesson for you: Validate your idea with real users before chasing VC gold. Follow Small Business 247 for our fintech startup playbook.

2. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji – The VC Visionary

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji


Age: 34 | Net Worth Projection: $2B+ by 2030
Iyinoluwa, co-founder of Future Africa (a VC firm backing unicorns like Flutterwave), has invested in over 100 African startups. Forbes featured him in its 2025 Africa innovators roundup for democratizing capital access. From Andela to JokkoLabs, his portfolio is a billionaire factory in waiting.
Lesson for you: Build networks that fund dreams. Our weekly networking guides at Small Business 247 will connect you to mentors like him.

3. Odunayo Eweniyi – The Savings Revolutionizer

Age: 32 | Net Worth Projection: $800M+ by 2030
As co-founder and COO of PiggyVest (formerly Piggybank.ng), Odunayo has empowered millions to save and invest via mobile, amassing $1B+ in user assets. Forbes spotlighted her in 2025 for bridging the gender wealth gap in fintech. Her next bet: micro-insurance for gig workers.
Lesson for you: Solve pain points for the masses—scale follows. Dive into our savings app teardown series on Small Business 247.

4. Ezra Olubi – The Payments Pioneer

Age: 36 | Net Worth Projection: $1.2B+ by 2030
Ezra, Paystack's CTO and co-founder, engineered the tech backbone that made it Africa's fastest-growing payment platform. Post-acquisition, he's eyeing hardware for offline commerce, as noted in Forbes' 2025 tech disruptors feature.
Lesson for you: Tech isn't optional—it's your moat. Our coding-for-entrepreneurs course on Small Business 247 demystifies it.

5. Chijioke Dozie – The Family Legacy Builder

Age: 35 | Net Worth Projection: $1.5B+ by 2030
Leading Sparrow, a business banking platform for SMEs, Chijioke (of the banking dynasty) has raised $30M+ to fuel Nigeria's informal sector. Forbes 2025 profiles hailed him as the "quiet scaler" blending legacy with innovation.
Lesson for you: Leverage heritage without limits. Read our legacy-to-startup transition stories exclusively at Small Business 247.

6. Ayobami Akindipe – The Real Estate Disruptor

Age: 27 | Net Worth Projection: $500M+ by 2030
Featured in Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 2025, Ayobami founded Ace Real Estate Development and ACE Academy, revolutionizing affordable housing and training 10,000+ agents. His modular homes are slashing build times by 50%.
Lesson for you: Educate to elevate your market. Our real estate bootcamp on Small Business 247 is your entry ticket.

7. Tola Adesanmi – The Insurtech Innovator

Age: 33 | Net Worth Projection: $700M+ by 2030
Tola's Curacel uses AI to automate insurance claims, serving 50+ insurers across Africa. Forbes 2025 emerging tech list called it "the next leap for financial inclusion."
Lesson for you: AI is your secret weapon—harness it early. Small Business 247's AI toolkit will get you started.

8. Mark Essien – The Travel Tech Trailblazer

Age: 39 | Net Worth Projection: $900M+ by 2030
Founder of Hotels.ng, Mark has digitized hotel bookings for 1M+ users, expanding into logistics. Forbes covered his pivot in 2025 as a masterclass in post-pandemic resilience.
Lesson for you: Adapt or fade—pivot with purpose. Follow our resilience masterclass series on Small Business 247.

9. Jason Njoku – The Nollywood Netflix

Age: 42 | Net Worth Projection: $1B+ by 2030
Jason's IrokoTV streams African content to 1B+ viewers globally, with $20M+ in funding. As per Forbes 2025 entertainment deep dive, he's the king of content IP in emerging markets.
Lesson for you: Own your narrative—monetize culture. Our content creation hub at Small Business 247 has the scripts.

10. Bosun Tijani – The Tech Ecosystem Enabler

Age: 44 | Net Worth Projection: $1.8B+ by 2030
Co-founder of CcHUB (Africa's biggest tech incubator), Bosun has spawned 200+ startups. Now Nigeria's Digital Economy Minister, Forbes 2025 policy innovators list credits him with unlocking $10B in ecosystem value.
Lesson for you: Incubate your ideas in communities. Join Small Business 247's incubator challenges to launch yours.

These 10 aren't waiting for permission—they're rewriting Nigeria's economic script, one bold move at a time. Forbes' lens shows their trajectories mirror global giants like Elon Musk or Jack Ma: relentless innovation meets local grit. But here's the truth: billionaire status isn't luck; it's learned. At Small Business 247, we're your daily dose of that education—from funding hacks to scaling secrets. Subscribe now, comment your favorite from the list, and let's build your future together. Who knows? Your name could be on the next Forbes edition. What's your first step today?


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Posted on Friday, November 21, 2025 | Tags: black owned business,