Once seen as an informal pastime, betting in Africa has evolved into a structured, multi-billion-dollar industry driven by mobile technology and digital innovation.
At the forefront of this transformation are African entrepreneurs building platforms, apps, and services that meet growing demand while navigating regulation, trust, and user experience.
Top 5 African Entrepreneurs in Betting Industry:
– Oloye Akin Alabi (Nigeria): Founder of NairaBET, he is widely credited with formalizing online sports betting in Nigeria, turning it into a major player in West Africa’s gaming space.
– Edward Nkusi (Uganda): Co-founder of BetPawa, he helped build one of Africa’s most widespread low-stake betting platforms with operations across East and Southern Africa.
– Morris Muhatia (Kenya): A tech innovator in Nairobi, Morris built SportyBet Kenya into one of the most user-friendly and rapidly growing platforms in the region.
– Issam Darui (Morocco): Founder of MaroBet, he brings a North African perspective to digital betting, emphasizing local leagues and secure payment systems.
– Tshepo Moloi (South Africa): His platform combines fantasy sports and live betting to appeal to young digital-first audiences across Southern Africa.
