This time last year, Adebayo Adedeji replaced Wakanow’s founder, Obinna Ekezie, as CEO. In this interview, he shares his one-year journey transitioning the company from a founder-led business to a pro…
Wakanow raises $40m, one of the highest single rounds by a non-online-retail business in Nigeria
Wakanow, an online travel agency focused on West and East Africa, has secured a $40 million mega investment deal from global alternative asset manager, The Carlyle Group.…
Wakanow acquired Oya.com.ng for $2.5 million, it turns out
It is no longer news that Wakanow acquired online bus ticketing startup, Oya.com.ng earlier in 2015. We know the deal was sealed in August. What wasn’t public information then was how much the a…
Travelbeta launches to deliver superior online travel booking experience
There is a new online travel booking agency on the block set to takeover the industry. Travelbeta, which launched yesterday, aims to massively convert millions of Nigerian travellers, who are used to …
Naming Your Online Business: 3 things to consider
Photo credit: ‘Isomo Loruko’ – oyotunji.org The name you decide to give your shiny new startup could make or mar your chances of success. Here are 3 things you need to consider when …