Efungwu Opata

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Efungwu Opata
Born
Efungwu Ekachukwu Opata

(1993-11-05) 5 November 1993 (age 32)
Nsukka, Nigeria
Other namesPotrix
Citizenship Nigeria
Education University of Nigeria
Occupations Entrepreneur, software developer and media entrepreneur
Years active2014–present
Known forDeveloping a Bammby

Efungwu Opata (born 5 November 1993), professionally known as Potrix, [1] is a Nigerian technology entrepreneur and software product developer. He founded Techworkstations, a technology company operating in software development and e-commerce, including Remedy Portal. [2] He is the co-founder of the dating application Bammby, created in partnership with music producer Don Jazzy. [3]

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Early life and education

Opata was born and raised in Nsukka to university professors Damian and Patience Opata. [4] He attended the University of Nigeria Secondary School, Nsukka, for his secondary education. He later proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, for his tertiary education.[ citation needed ]

Career

As a student, Opata started organising events and published the quarterly Potrix magazine, which featured notable figures such as the Ooni of Ife, [5] Wizkid, [6] and Seyi Shay on its covers. [7] In 2021, Opata launched Remedy Portal, [8] a multi-application service platform designed to provide integrated daily-use digital tools such as news updates, job listings, scholarships, business funding support, loan access, and a digital wallet feature. [9] The launch received media attention, including reports highlighting actress Regina Daniels as the brand ambassador. [10]

Bammby

Opata is the co-founder of Bammby, [11] a dating and social connection app developed in collaboration with record producer Don Jazzy. [12] Nigerian news publications describe him as the "co-founder" and "technical architect" of the platform, credited with developing and overseeing the software infrastructure. Efungwu Opata has been publicly acknowledged by Don Jazzy for his role in the growth of Bammby. Several Nigerian media organisations have profiled his work, covering product launches and milestone announcements tied to both Remedy Portal and Bammby.

Personal life

In January 2026, he married Chinelo Umeanaka in a traditional marriage ceremony held in Ezinifite, Anambra State. [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Reporter, Our (20 November 2025). "Don Jazzy celebrates Co-founder Potrix, credits him for Bammby's rapid growth". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Nwafor (1 September 2021). "Opata Efungwu launches Remedy Portal, as Regina Daniels bags Brand Ambassador". Vanguard News. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "Don Jazzy Celebrates His Bammby Co-Founder Opata Efungwu on His Birthday". THISDAY Newspapers. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  4. 1 2 Nwafor (20 January 2026). "Tech entrepreneur Efungwu Opata weds Chinelo Umeanaka in grand traditional ceremony". Vanguard News. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  5. ↑ Ikeji, Linda (28 July 2016). "Ooni of Ife covers Potrix Magazine, U.N.N Edition". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  6. ↑ Atisele, Kenneth. "Wizkid and Seyi Shay cover NEA edition of Potrix magazine". The NET. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  7. ↑ Oluwapelumi (20 August 2015). "Seyi Shay looks like every type of "bae" on the cover of the NEA edition of Potrix Magazine » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  8. ↑ "Efungwu launches Remedy Portal into the Nigeria market as Regina Daniels emerges brand ambassador". Blueprint Newspapers. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  9. ↑ "Firm launches business 'Remedy Portal'". Daily Trust Newspapers. 29 August 2021.
  10. ↑ Agbana, Rotimi (1 September 2021). "Regina Daniels Bags Brand Ambassador Deal With Opata Efungwu". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  11. ↑ Nwafor (17 November 2025). "Don Jazzy shares warm birthday wishes with his Bammby Partner Opata Efungwu". Vanguard News. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  12. ↑ "Don Jazzy Commends His Bammby Co-Founder Opata Efungwu As He Celebrates A New Age". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 19 November 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
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