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Top 10 African Product Managers
These product managers are shaping the future of technology and business on the continent and beyond. They come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of experiences, but all share a passion for building great products that solve real-world problems.
In this article, we will profile the top 10 African product managers who are making waves in the industry. These are the individuals who are leading the charge in product development, driving growth for their companies, and changing the face of business in Africa. From fintech to e-commerce, healthtech to edutech, these product managers are pushing the boundaries of what is possible and paving the way for a brighter future for the continent. So without further ado, let’s meet the top 10 African product managers you need to know about.
1. Oluwatobi Otokiti
Oluwatobi is a leading African female product management leader who is revolutionizing the tech space. She is a member of the Forbes Technology Council. Her dedication to innovative product development has earned her recognition as one of the top 10 female product management leaders in Africa. In 2022, she was an award winner of the US TechWomen initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
With over a decade of work experience in building financial and EduTech services technology products, Oluwatobi has a track record of delivering innovative technology products for Africa, the US, Europe and emerging markets.
She has worked in three unicorns – Flutterwave, Andela and Interswitch – which has positioned her as a strong product leader.
Oluwatobi is also the founder of Productive, the largest product management community and school in Africa that helps product managers become better skilled.
Her work at Productive has been recognized in the tech ecosystem in Africa due to the many success stories it has birthed. In addition to her work at Productive, Oluwatobi is also a product mentor at Google Launchpad.
Oluwatobi is a public speaker and has spoken at conferences in London, Manchester, South Africa, Rwanda and Nigeria. In 2020, she was a public speaker at Mind the Product, a product management conference with over 1,000 career professionals. Oluwatobi’s dedication to building great products and her contributions to the tech industry in Africa make her one of the top African product managers to watch.
2. Oladipupo Bolaji
Oladipupo is an experienced technology professional in the computer software industry, with a range of expertise in software development, project management, agile practices, and product management. Throughout his career, he has served in various roles, including Software Engineer & Programmer, Network Connectivity and Enterprise Software Solutions Provider, Senior Product Manager, and Service Delivery Manager.
Currently, Oladipupo is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, responsible for the product management of part of MESH among other responsibilities. With his extensive experience and accomplishments, he is confident in his ability to add value to any organization he works with.
Oladipupo has a strong track record of delivering successful products and services across a range of industries. He has a deep understanding of customer needs and has worked closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet those needs.
Oladipupo’s dedication to delivering great products and his contributions to the tech industry make him one of the top African product managers to watch.
3. Oluwatosin Isaiah Aladeojebi
Oluwatosin is a seasoned product manager in the fintech industry. His experience in leading African banks , FirstBank Nigeria and United Bank for Africa (UBA) where he currently is the Product Manager, Remittance Product Team have showcased his skill and expertise in solving problems in product management.
He is a certified Project Management Professional and also has a first class degree in Project Management from the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Oluwatosin is definitely one of the top African PMs to look out for.
4. Anjola Akinrinola
Anjola Akinrinola is a passionate and detail-oriented product manager with a strong focus on process, strategy, and solving user problems. With years of experience in the tech industry, he has developed a deep understanding of how to leverage market feedback, stakeholder management, and cross-functional team inputs to develop nimble processes and create concise product road maps.
Currently, Akinrinola is a Senior Product Manager at Omnibiz, where he oversees the product development process and helps the company to achieve its strategic objectives. With his extensive experience in product management, he has been instrumental in driving the success of several products and services across a range of industries. With his passion for product, process, and strategy, and his dedication to delivering great outcomes for his stakeholders, Akinrinola is one of the top African product managers to watch.
5. Benjamin Dada
Benjamin Dada is a startup and product-obsessed intrapreneur with years of experience working with startups at different stages of growth. With a focus on key go-to-market functions such as business development, partnerships, and growth, Benjamin has helped several startups to scale and achieve their strategic objectives.
Over the course of his career, Benjamin has worked for companies headquartered in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK, giving him exposure to a broad range of cultures, a deep understanding of local landscapes, and a diverse professional network.
He is highly regarded for his expertise in the fintech sector, where he has made significant contributions to the growth of several startups.
In addition to his work in the fintech sector, Benjamin is also a leading voice in the African Tech Media space. He has spent over six years documenting the growth and evolution of the tech industry in Africa, first as a journalist and now as a media entrepreneur. His experience in this area has given him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing African startups, and he is passionate about using his platform to help them succeed.
Currently, Benjamin is a Product Manager at GigBridge, where he is responsible for overseeing the product development process and driving the success of the company’s products and services. With his deep knowledge of the startup ecosystem and his passion for product and innovation, Benjamin is one of the top African product managers to watch.
6. Uchechukwu Oluwakayode Ukaigwe
Uche is an accomplished IT professional with a strong background in product management, IT sales, and partnerships. With over five years of experience working with telecoms, consultancies, and startups, he has a proven track record of growing revenue for both Nigerian and international organizations. As a seasoned leader, Uche has extensive experience building and managing digital and SaaS products.
He brings an agile mindset, expert communication skills, and a data-driven approach to product planning and analysis.
Uche is well-versed in product development management using agile processes, user experience research and design, software QA manual testing, and operations management. He has a talent for writing feature requirements, developing product strategy, ensuring product safety, wireframing, roadmap planning, and execution.
Uche has also learned, developed, and managed products using Scrum methodologies, and he has a proven track record of identifying growth and product-market fit opportunities using metrics and data. Currently, Uche works as the Manager of Products and Partnerships at TBO Consulting Group. With his skills and experience, Uche is an invaluable asset to any team seeking to develop and launch successful products.
7. Temi Giwa
Temi is a seasoned Product Manager with over 15 years of experience in various tech fields, including Development, Digital Marketing, Consulting and Product Management.
She prides herself in her ability to craft, launch, and grow technology products from strategy to execution. With a proven track record of developing and executing product strategies in high-risk, low-information markets, Temi considers herself the “Swiss Army Knife” of Product Managers- generally useful, multi-purpose, and adaptable.
In her four years as Product Lead at Paystack, Temi has been responsible for driving product success for Nigeria across multiple levers, including Merchant Tools (Web and Mobile), Internal Operations, and Quick Delights. Prior to Paystack, Temi had worked at Wakanow and KPMG Nigeria, where she honed her expertise and gained a wealth of experience in product management.
8. Tobi Dele-Safa
Tobi is a driven and dedicated individual adept in Front-End Software Engineering and Product Management. She is currently a senior associate product manager at PwC Nigeria, bringing her skills in using Software Engineering and Product Management tools/frameworks such as React.js, React (TypeScript), Nodejs, APIs, MongoDB, Firebase, ABP, Python, Pandas, Scrum, Agile Methodology, Kanban, Waterfall, MSCW, T-Shirt framework, Jira, Figma, Asana, etc.
With over 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Tobi has worked with both startups and large corporations, as an in-house software engineer and freelancer.
She has worked with teams to build fraud management systems that have lowered fraudulent transactions by over 70% for clients, as well as fully automated internal audit solutions using Angular and the ABP framework. Tobi has also demonstrated her skills as a PM by consistently prioritizing effectively, bringing a thoughtful and engaging process to each business problem, and applying frameworks such as the MoSCoW method and T-Shirt Framework to select and develop features. She communicates clearly through the use of User Stories and by sharing the rationale behind each prioritization decision.
Overall, Tobi enjoys building and working on products to solve problems in several facets of human endeavor, especially in novel spaces. She is an extraordinary team player, with a blend of technical skill and business acumen, where she can align a group around a common goal and lead them to a successful outcome.
9. Jacquelyn Ekueme
Jacquelyn is an experienced Technology Solutions Professional with expertise in solution delivery using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. She is skilled in business process optimization using Lean principles and has a proven track record in resource and stakeholder management.
Currently a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, Jacquelyn has also worked with leading Nigerian banks such as Access Bank, Diamond Bank, and United Bank for Africa (UBA).
She is passionate about leveraging technology to solve business problems and has successfully delivered various technology solutions for her clients. Her experience in managing complex programs and her ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders has enabled her to deliver value to her clients consistently.
10. Teneika Askew
Teneika Askew is an accomplished Analytics Leader with more than a decade of experience in providing data-driven insights, business process optimization, and consulting services.
She specializes in analyzing financial, talent, and operational data to drive workforce strategies for Fortune 500 companies. Using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python, Teneika creates innovative and 100% data-driven solutions from organizational data. In addition to her expertise in business analysis for commercial, non-profit, and governmental entities, she is also committed to training hercolleagues and communities in the use of open data available through the DATA Act.
Teneika has received numerous awards, including the Women of Color in STEM – Technology All-Star Award, and has been recognized as a US Digital Leader by Globant in the annual edition of the Globant Awards – Women that Build. She holds several certifications, including Microsoft Data Analyst, Certified Scrum Master, and AWS Solution Architect. Teneika is a distinguished scholar and has been recognized as a speaker at several conferences, including People Analytics World and the Society of Women Engineers.
She currently is the Group Product Director, Data Science & Analytics Enablement in the US Navy.
The individuals mentioned in this article are talented and accomplished professionals in their respective fields. They possess a wide range of skills and experience, from product management to analytics and business consulting. Their dedication and expertise have earned them much deserved recognition and awards, and they continue to make significant contributions to their industries. They serve as inspiration and motivation for other Africans striving to excel in Product Management.
Lebara Nigeria has announced the launch of Lebara Play, described as Africa’s first telecoms-owned micro-drama platform aimed at expanding opportunities for African storytellers and distributing local content to global audiences.
The company said the platform is designed to support creators by providing a new distribution channel for African narratives while making content accessible to both subscribers and non-subscribers worldwide.
Lebara Nigeria added that the platform will debut with an original production titled Imported Bahu, produced by Forever 7 and starring Osas Ighodaro.
The project is directed by Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, known for her work on Namaste Wahala, and is positioned as the first in a series of original content offerings.
According to the company, Lebara Play is built to serve both creators and audiences, with a focus on showcasing African stories to a global market and strengthening the continent’s growing digital entertainment ecosystem.
Speaking on the company’s vision at the launch, Teniola Stuffman, chief executive officer, Lebara Nigeria, said the organisation was focused on building a telecommunications ecosystem that combined innovation, connectivity, and customer-centric digital experiences.
Stuffman said, “This platform represents an important step in our vision of building a telecommunications brand that delivers more than connectivity. We are creating an ecosystem where technology, innovation, and entertainment come together to provide meaningful experiences for customers while unlocking new opportunities for creative talent and content development across Africa.”
Beyond entertainment, she said, industry stakeholders believed the initiative demonstrated how global telecommunications expertise could be adapted to local market realities.
“Drawing from decades of experience across multiple international markets, Lebara is expected to introduce additional innovative services aimed at enhancing convenience, engagement, and value for Nigerian consumers,” she said.
Stuffman added that the company’s strategy reflected growing recognition that today’s telecom customers demanded more than network access, pointing out that consumers increasingly seek brands that offer seamless digital experiences, personalised services, and access to content that enriches everyday life.
Stuffman stated that LebaraPlay also aligned with the company’s commitment to supporting Africa’s creative economy by creating new distribution channels for content creators, producers, and digital storytellers.
“Through a combination of original productions and strategic partnerships, the platform seeks to create opportunities for talent while delivering quality entertainment to audiences,” she said.
Hamisha Daryani, founder of Forever7 Entertainment, expressed excitement over the partnership with Lebara Nigeria and the premiere of her latest micro-drama series on the LebaraPlay platform.
She stated that Lebara’s customer-centric vision aligns closely with the values of Forever7 Entertainment, making the collaboration a natural fit for both organisations.
Daryani revealed that the new microdrama featured a star-studded cast drawn from both Bollywood and Nollywood, in a compelling romantic story designed specifically for mobile audiences.
According to her, the production is developed with mobile-first consumers in mind, delivering premium entertainment in short, engaging formats at an affordable cost.
“Microdrama, which typically consists of short episodes of about three minutes, is redefining how audiences consume entertainment. It offers a convenient, immersive, and affordable viewing experience for people who increasingly access content through their mobile devices,” she said.
She added that the platform was created to support seamless creative expression while providing new opportunities for content creators across the continent.
Daryani further explained that the microdrama format has already achieved significant success in Asia and the Americas and is now gaining traction across Africa.
She said the initiative would create opportunities for emerging creatives through knowledge sharing, skills development, content curation, and industry collaboration, with the Nigerian rollout of the featured series expected to commence in July.
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CANAL+ Partners Samsung to Pre-Load DStv Stream on New Samsung TVs In Nigeria, Other African Countries
Following an expanded partnership between CANAL+ and Samsung Electronics, the DStv Stream app will now be pre-installed on new Samsung Smart TVs sold in Nigeria and 17 other African countries.
The agreement covers English and Portuguese-speaking African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, Angola, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. It marks the first pre-installation rollout of a MultiChoice Group streaming application on Samsung Smart TVs.
The development comes after the completion of the combination between CANAL+ and MultiChoice Group. It also extends an existing relationship between both companies that already spans 40 markets across Europe, French-speaking Africa, and Asia.
Through the integration, Samsung customers can now access DStv Stream directly from the television home screen. The app provides access to premium sports and entertainment content, including coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, English Premier League football, domestic and international rugby, and local and international television programming.
With the introduction of this connected television which kicked off on June 1, televisions can now connect to the internet, allowing users to stream content directly without requiring a separate decoder or satellite dish. The pre-installation of the app removes the need for users to search for and download it themselves, reducing friction and improving content discoverability.
The rollout is one of the first major distribution initiatives following the integration of CANAL+ and MultiChoice. The combined group has identified streaming growth and enhanced digital distribution as key priorities across Africa, where connected television adoption continues to increase.
David Mignot, CEO of CANAL+ Africa and CEO of MultiChoice Group, affirmed, “We are delighted to extend our longstanding partnership with Samsung across new English and Portuguese-speaking African countries. It marks a significant milestone in the synergies created by the combination of CANAL+ and MultiChoice Group.
“Mignot added, “As viewing habits continue to evolve rapidly across the continent, strengthening the accessibility and discoverability of our content offer on connected devices is key. By expanding the availability of our applications on Samsung Smart TVs across key African markets, we are making it even easier for millions of MultiChoice Group’s subscribers to seamlessly access the content that define the uniqueness of the CANAL+ and MultiChoice Group experience.”
This extended partnership is expected to strengthen Samsung’s position as a key distribution partner for streaming services globally while providing CANAL+ and MultiChoice with a broader route to market as competition intensifies among international and regional streaming platforms across Africa.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) challenging a Federal High Court judgment that restrained the commission from imposing fines on broadcast stations.
Delivering judgment, Justice Jane Esienanwan Inyang held that the appeal was fundamentally defective and therefore incompetent.
The appeal stemmed from a Jan. 17, 2024 judgment delivered by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which barred the NBC from enforcing N5 million fines imposed on several broadcast stations in 2022.
The sanctions had been issued over allegations that the stations aired documentaries on banditry and insecurity considered by the commission to be capable of undermining national security.
The affected broadcasters included Multichoice Nigeria Limited, owners of DStv, TelCom Satellite Limited, Trust TV Network Limited and NTA StarTimes Limited.
The suit was instituted by Media Rights Agenda (MRA), which challenged the legality of the fines imposed by the commission.
In her ruling, Justice Inyang pointed to a discrepancy in the appeal documents, noting that the respondent before the Federal High Court was listed as the “National Broadcasting Commission,” while the notice of appeal identified the appellant as the “Nigerian Broadcasting Commission.”
According to the court, the inconsistency was substantial enough to deprive it of the jurisdiction required to entertain the appeal.
“The notice of appeal is the foundation of an appeal and a condition precedent to the exercise of appellate jurisdiction by this court,” the judge held.
Consequently, the appeal was struck out without consideration of the substantive issues raised by the commission.
The ruling represents another setback for the NBC in its efforts to defend its authority to sanction broadcast organisations through administrative fines.
In April 2026, the Court of Appeal similarly dismissed a separate appeal by the commission against another judgment that restricted its powers to impose fines on broadcasters.
Earlier, in May 2023, the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the NBC lacked the judicial authority to impose penalties on media organisations without recourse to the courts.
The controversy over the commission’s sanctioning powers dates back to March 2019 when the NBC imposed N500,000 fines on 45 broadcast stations for alleged violations of the Nigerian Broadcasting Code during the general elections.
At the time, the then Director-General of the commission, Is’haq Kawu, said the sanctions were imposed for ethical breaches and violations of broadcasting regulations.
Legal analysts say the latest judgment reinforces previous court decisions limiting the commission’s authority to impose fines on broadcasters without judicial intervention.
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