Behind the buzz of cross-border payments and digital finance lies a quiet innovator: Yele Oyekola. As CEO and Co-Founder of Duplo, this Nigerian entrepreneur is changing how businesses across Africa manage their finances.
In a landscape often stifled by bureaucracy and inefficiency, Oyekolaβs platform is a breath of fresh air.Duplo offers seamless solutions for B2B payments, helping businesses to make vendor payments in real-timeβno more delayed invoices or redundant paperwork. For Oyekola, efficiency isnβt just a convenienceβitβs a catalyst for growth.Whatβs impressive is Duploβs integration of financial technologies to ease cash flow for SMEs and corporates alike.
The companyβs innovations have caught the attention of global investors, proving that African solutions can lead the way in fintech.In 2025, Oyekola stands as a beacon of whatβs possible when tech meets local insight. His goal is clear: to create a more productive and financially integrated African economy.

