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Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Wisdytech(m): 9:56am On Jul 17, 2014 |
FROM FUN TO MILLIONS: HOW SEUN OSEWA BUILT A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ONLINE VENTURE WITH NAIRALAND Mark Zuckerberg? Yes, that’s the boy that started Facebook. What started as a tool to share pictures and poke fun at chics by some students on Harvard campus is now a multi-billion dollars enterprise. With a networth estimated to be $19 billion, Mark, who will be 30 in May, is the richest under-30 in the world. He became a billionaire at 23 years. Now, Facebook, you know very well; Google, you visit everyday even to search for answers to JAMB questions; Youtube, you watch; Yahoo, you have an email account with; but have you ever given thought to one website that recurringly turns up anytime you search for anything Nigerian? Does Nairaland ring a bell? If you’re an active internet user, or you consult that machine to search for stuff, chances are you would have come across Nairaland. Well, Nairaland is Nigeria’s biggest indigenous website and only Facebook, Yahoo, Google and are more viewed than it. Put better, it commands more visits than Twitter and Wikipedia in Nigeria. It also bests sites like Punch, Vanguard, Guardian etc. It is the seventh most visited website in Nigeria and among the top 1000 most viewed sites in the world. Nairaland records more than one million views everyday. But behind this hugely successful online site is one young man called Seun Osewa. Who is Seun Osewa? Seun was born some 32 years ago. He is an indigene of Ogun state (this state has more firsts than any other state in Nigeria: Abiola, Obasanjo, Awolowo, Soyinka, wetin sef?). He lives in Ogun state and has refused to move to Lagos, the “happening capital” of Nigeria. The beginning was not rosy - Small boy just playing on the internet in 2003…no, he actually started with all seriousness In this 2006 interview, he narrated how all his businesses before Nairaland failed . 1 Like
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Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Wisdytech(m): 9:59am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Another drop-out? Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard to pursue their interests (Facebook and Microsoft), Seun also enrolled as a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (oops, Great Ife, we rule!) to study electrical engineering in 1998, but he did not finish. No, he wasn’t rusticated. Too brilliant to be. But an account has it he left to do the “Bill Gates” thing. So how did he hit the Nairaland jackpot? an out of money, while I couldn’t execute many other projects I researched due to shyness and lack of capital. My blogs and the mobile phone forum that preceded Nairaland were successful but not profitable. However, it was on that foundation that Nairaland was built.” “About 2 years earlier (2003) I had attempted to start a web hosting business, but after 3 months I could only boast of one customer, so I ran out of capital and the business died. It would probably have succeeded if I had managed my capital more wisely or raised more money as I got many hosting requests I couldn’t satisfy later that year. After that first failure, I was encouraged to get certifications and a regular job, but I couldn’t go back to that kind of path after tasting creative freedom, so I kept researching business ideas and presenting them to friends and family, but no capital was forthcoming to carry any of them out. I did this for less than 2 years. (The last idea was a site for sending SMS messages. I picked up Python to implement it.) Eventually, I decided to start a web forum, because it was the only idea that required no additional capital: I already had Internet access and a $15 per month VPS graciously paid for by a family friend. I created 3 forums in November 2003 (one for higher institution students, one for IT discussions, and one to cover the emerging GSM industry; the Mobile Nigeria Forum at MobileNigeria.com). The Mobile Nigeria Forum took off, so I relaunched it in February 2005 with the assistance of Mr. John Sagai Adams, who posted a link to the forum on his mailing list and participated enthusiastically in those early days. Other mobile enthusiasts like Mr. Yomi Adegboye pitched in to make the site a success. In a month or so, the forum had about 300 members, but the growth potential didn’t satisfy me. I decided to start Nairaland when I noticed two odd things about MobileNigeria: (1) Despite its narrow focus, it was the only Nigerian community that gave a voice to Nigerians at home. Most other Nigerian sites were owned and dominated by Nigerians in the US or UK. They covered only issues of interests to Nigerians abroad. (2) The off topic section of the forum, covering topics outside telecoms, like romance and jokes, was becoming more vibrant than the Mobile Nigeria Forum itself, suggesting the need for a more general-purpose Nigerian forum. This gave me the confidence to take forums like Naijaryders and Talknaija head on by starting a general purpose discussion forum with a strong bias towards issues of interest to Nigerians at home. I felt that such a site could attract enough traffic to make enough money from Google adverts. That’s why I started the Nairaland Forum.” ( CP- AFRICA.COM) 2005: What’s with that year? Did I just see Seun say he started Nairaland in 2005? I am still searching for answer to why the most successful online ventures around today started between 2004-2006. Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Mashable, Techcrunch, Linda Ikeji, Bella Naija, and other Kings and Queens of the Social Media space started during this period. Why? Okay, Jarushub, the heir apparent, started in 2013.
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Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by busterr(m): 10:00am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy birthday! It seems bigger part of prominent people and celebrities were born in july, whizkid, nonso diobi, seun, and many others. 1 Like |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by busterr(m): 10:02am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Very soon they'll say seun don join illuminati |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Harmonyemerald(f): 10:05am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Oga at the top happy birthday. Make you do something for your nairalanders naaaa. Like the way linda ikeji does on her blog. You can give 10K to the ist ten persons who said happy bday to you or you can just randomly pick some people but shaa make your 32nd birthday something to be talked about especially after the attack on the forum. Happy birthday sir |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Leetunechi: 10:09am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy bufday seun wishin u quick old age and more brain to ya dull head 1 Like |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Airforce1(m): 10:12am On Jul 17, 2014 |
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Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by emmanjnr(m): 10:24am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Oga seun happy birthday to you, enjoy it, its your day.Oga seun happy birthday to you, enjoy it, its your day.Oga seun happy birthday to you, enjoy it, its your day. |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by tr3y(m): 10:36am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Okay. I'm coming!!!! |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Wisdytech(m): 10:36am On Jul 17, 2014 |
NAIRALAND HACKED- June 2014: NAIRALAND forum not returning soon! Seun Osewa hints... The best forum in Nigeria; Nairaland has been down for about 48 hours now and many addicted fans - including moi - have taken to facebook and twitter to lament. Although Seun Osewa, the owner of Nairaland is yet to explain what really happened - he's not answering messages directed at him on any of the social media pages - he kinda hinted us saying 'the site may not be up soon' He posted “I am so sorry” on twitter yesterday and further posted "it may be worse than you think, it may take much longer than you expect' today. So, if you are one of the addicted fans, there is actually nothing you can do for now than to keep trying the site and hoping it will be restored soonest.Nairaland is one of Nigeria’s most visited sites, with 1.3 million visitors at the last check. CREDIT- www.kemifilani.com/2014/06/nairaland-forum-not-returning-soon-seun.html?m=1 1 Like
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Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by temhab(f): 10:37am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy birthday to you Oluwaseun Osewa 2 Likes |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Nobody: 10:48am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy Birthday guy. When are you getting married ? |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by dorleey(f): 10:54am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy birthday! |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Obinoscopy(m): 10:56am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy Birthday Seun. Wish you long healthy life and prosperity |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Dapsynzeal(m): 11:00am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy Birthday to a master of his own,Seun Osewa |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Tval(m): 11:00am On Jul 17, 2014 |
happy birthday Oga Seun |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Nobody: 11:01am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Obinoscopy: Happy Birthday Seun. Wish you long healthy life and prosperityobino wasup long time btw seun tel me say im go sub for all nairalandersbas im bday b today but na u d hold d money wetin na abeg release d money joor |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by topsy1971: 11:30am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy birthday and kudos to you for your good job. You are touching the lives of millions of nigerians positively, while our leaders are unconscious and culpably insensitive to the plight of the citizenry. Keep the good job going...long live nairaland and fellow nairalanders. |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Wisdytech(m): 11:34am On Jul 17, 2014 |
Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder as an HUMBLE MAN- A Nairaland User, once wrote: Hi y'all I wnt U all to meet my mentor... He was born in the early 80's,he hails frm Ogun state and he resides there... He's a very intelligent young man,he's calm,he's humble... I love his humility becos dt distinguishes him frm other bloggers or forum owners who showcases their property (cars,homes,etc),their acquisitions(their US Visas,etc)... This young man neva does dt @ least none dt I knw of... This young man has been steadfast with his job which I learnt frm an interview he had with sm1(I cnt really place my hands on d person right nw) titled "fun to Millions",I ws actually perplexed after reading the interview... This young man has really affected his generation especially me(Adorayble)... I learnt to be steadfast in wht I do in Life,I learnt frm this young man that "slow and steady wins d race"... He neva gave up,he thrived and he conquered... His name's... Oluwaseun Osewa(C.E.O,Nairaland Forum)... He's my mentor CHECK IT OUT- www.nairaland.com/1807728/mentor |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Nobody: 12:53pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy Birthday Mr.Seun! |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Elnino4ladies: 1:29pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
Is he married...?? |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by fairygeh(f): 1:40pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
Elnino4ladies: Is he married...??. No.you can apply |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by mimiejacobz(f): 1:44pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy bday to mr seun & my swt@ wishing u guys LLNP |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by crowntoro(f): 1:49pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy birthday to Seun Osewa (Founder and CEO of nairaland forum).. cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers! |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by gbenga4sure(m): 1:56pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
Open pepsi bottle and sips.stopped and shouted happy birthday oga seun.long life and prosperity. |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Elnino4ladies: 2:24pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
fairygeh: . No.you can apply..i'm nt gay..mayb u shld apply... |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Elnino4ladies: 2:26pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
mimiejacobz: Happy bday to mr seun & my swt@ wishing u guys LLNP..awww..2day ain't ma bday... |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by Lilimax(f): 2:30pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy birthday Seun. Wishing you many more prosperous years on earth with good health. Enjoy |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by MzJackBaueress(f): 3:24pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
All I wanna see is his current picture! Happy birthday son! |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by lagbake3: 3:37pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
MzJackBaueress: All I wanna see is his current picture!If I tell you the "birthday boy" banned only the two if us on the thread that clearly had fighters from both sides, shey you go believe? |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by MzJackBaueress(f): 3:39pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
lagbake3: If I tell you the "birthday boy" banned only the two if us on the thread that clearly had fighters from both sides, shey you go believe?yes I know he did. I am not bothered about it cos my mission was accomplished. Forget about it and let's move on joor! Nothing do you. |
Re: Oluwaseun Osewa, Nairaland Founder Is (+1) Today, Thursday 17th July 2014 by lovelyronke20(f): 5:01pm On Jul 17, 2014 |
Happy Birthday |
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