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A Nigerian media company that provides a platform for streaming Nollywood movies globally, focusing on distribution and access.
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Jessica Hope built Wimbart quietly, then let the work speak loudly
TechCabal - Apr 08, 2026
Jessica Hope founded Wimbart in 2016, aiming to reshape the narrative around African tech. Wimbart has successfully scaled its operations across multiple African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.

4 Times an African Founder Pivoted and Won: From Near-Failure to Breakthrough
Tech In Africa - Jan 15, 2026
Jason Njoku pivoted iROKO from a lack of distribution to a global Nollywood streaming service, emphasizing the importance of access and rights. Shola Akinlade transformed Paystack from a payments API to a multi-rail infrastructure, adapting to the needs of Nigerian businesses for reliability and div
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