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Temitope Orilua Honored as Emerging Tech Entrepreneur of the Year
Temitope Godwin Orilua, the visionary founder and CEO of Digital Business Nigeria, has been named the Emerging Tech Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious Nigeria Technology Awards 2024. The award recognizes Mr. Orilua’s transformative impact on the African tech ecosystem through innovative solutions designed to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Under Mr. Orilua’s leadership, Digital Business Nigeria has redefined how businesses in Africa approach digital marketing and customer communication. The company is known for its two groundbreaking brands: Digitizeng (Digitize Nigeria), which offers tailored digital marketing services for SMEs, and Sendar Communications, an omni-channel platform designed to enhance customer interactions and streamline business operations.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Mr. Orilua emphasized his commitment to customer-centric innovation. “The key lesson I’ve learned is that customers want to be served on their terms, not yours. This inspired the creation of Sendar Communications, which ensures businesses can communicate effortlessly with customers on any platform of the customers choice,” he said.
Mr. Orilua’s influence extends beyond the tech sector. Digital Business Nigeria has played a pivotal role in launching prominent ventures such as Sailors Lounge and The Yacht Hotel, now recognized as leading brands in Nigerian hospitality. The company also facilitated the international expansion of Taryor Gabriels, a Major Nigerian fashion brand, to Houston, Texas, and oversaw the development of Eagle Predict, a sports forecasting platform, which was acquired in 2023.
Despite not yet being fully operational, Sendar io, Orilua’s latest venture, has generated significant anticipation ahead of its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) launch in January 2025. The platform is expected to revolutionize customer-business interactions across Africa.
Beyond his business achievements, Orilua is dedicated to social impact. Through Digital Business Nigeria’s NGO, Youths on Board, he has provided free technical training to young Nigerians, equipping them with skills to secure employment locally and internationally.
“This award is a testament to the progress we’ve made, but it’s just the beginning,” Orilua said. “At Digital Business Nigeria, we aim to create solutions that simplify business operations and empower African enterprises to thrive.”
Orilua’s received an award for sme 100 fastest growing founders in Nigeria and also being recognized as Emerging Tech Entrepreneur of the Year underscores his pivotal role in driving innovation and delivering scalable solutions for businesses across Africa, cementing his position as a leading figure in the continent’s tech industry.
