Seun Osewa | |
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Born | Oluwaseun Temitope Osewa July 17, 1982 |
Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
Occupation(s) | Computer programmer, entrepreneur. |
Years active | 2005 – present |
Known for | Founder of Nairaland |
Title | CEO of Nairaland |
Website | nairaland |
Oluwaseun Temitope Osewa (born July 17, 1982) [1] is a Nigerian internet entrepreneur. [2] He is the founder of Nairaland, a popular internet forum launched in March 2005, which was projected as the biggest African forum by Forbes . [3] YNaija listed him as one of the most innovative Nigerians in technology. [4] He was also listed among T.I.N Magazine's top 10 most influential Nigerian online entrepreneurs in 2015. [5]
Seun started Nairaland in 2005. [6]
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