In the world of African innovation, a name stands as a beacon, transforming the continent into a hub of creativity, technology, and opportunity.
That name is Vérone Mankou is building, a Congolese tech entrepreneur, innovator, and visionary leader, Vérone has made it his mission to put Africa at the forefront of digital innovation.
As the Founder and CEO of VMK, he dared to dream big, and then made that dream tangible. In 2011, VMK introduced the Way-C tablet, celebrated as the first tablet designed in Africa.
A year later came the Elikia smartphone, a powerful, modern device thoughtfully engineered to bring quality technology to more people at a price that respects their reality. Every product is more than a device, it’s a statement: Africa can lead, innovate, and inspire.
But Vérone’s vision extends far beyond devices. He’s a builder of ecosystems. Under his leadership, VMK expanded its footprint with stores in Brazzaville and Abidjan, while eyeing new horizons in Kinshasa, Douala, and Dakar. He doesn’t just sell technology; he grows industries, creates jobs, and empowers communities.
His heart for Africa’s future is equally powerful. Through the Bantuhub Foundation, Vérone champions digital literacy, entrepreneurial support, and talent development for young Africans, ensuring the next generation has the tools to dream bigger and reach higher.
And with Vox Médias, which owns VoxTV, he’s redefining storytelling in the Congo, giving people access to continuous news and empowering voices that deserve to be heard.
Recognition has followed, but it’s the impact that matters most. Listed among the Top 30 African Entrepreneurs Under 30 and the 100 Young African Visionaries, Vérone continues to prove that innovation, leadership, and heart can coexist, and change the continent forever.
Vérone Mankou isn’t just shaping technology, he’s shaping the future of Africa, one brilliant idea, one inspired entrepreneur, and one life-changing device at a time.
