From Lagos to Nairobi

Audiomack, the music streaming platform popular across Africa and beyond, recently announced that it has reached 50 million users—a milestone that underscores its unique approach to growth. Unlike many competitors that rely heavily on algorithm-driven recommendations, Audiomack scaled by prioritizing human curation, community engagement, and creator empowerment, proving that alternative strategies can thrive in a…

Flutterwave, one of Africa’s leading fintech companies, has launched stablecoin balances for its users through a strategic partnership with Turnkey and Nuvion, signaling a growing embrace of digital assets on the continent. The move allows businesses and individuals on Flutterwave’s platform to hold, transfer, and transact in stablecoins, bridging the gap between traditional finance and…

In 2025, Africa’s startup ecosystem experienced a noticeable shift in funding focus. Where growth-stage rounds once dominated headlines, investors increasingly prioritized infrastructure, signaling a maturing market that values long-term stability over rapid expansion. This trend reflects a strategic recalibration across sectors from fintech and logistics to healthtech and energy. For years, Africa’s tech ecosystem thrived…

In Africa’s rapidly growing digital economy, fraud risk is no longer confined to the onboarding stage of a business. While verifying identities and credentials has traditionally been the first line of defense, digital businesses are discovering that fraud can occur at any point along the customer journey, requiring more sophisticated and continuous strategies. For many…

Kenya’s Competition Authority (CAK) has approved KCB Group’s proposed $15 million acquisition of a controlling stake in Riverbank Solutions, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the deal and reinforcing consolidation trends in East Africa’s financial services sector. The approval allows KCB, one of the region’s largest banking groups, to proceed with its takeover of Riverbank,…

In 2025, Africa’s tech ecosystem told a different story from the familiar venture capital headlines of previous years. Instead of mega funding rounds and flashy valuations, acquisitions quietly emerged as the defining feature of the year. For many founders and investors, buying and being bought became more realistic—and more strategic—than chasing another fundraising cycle. One…