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Music/Radio / Olawale Kentucky - Kokoka Ft. Boy Combination by BusyUpdates: 11:52pm On Oct 15, 2019
Olawale Kentucky drops Kokoka featuring Boy Combination. Kokoka was produced by  SuperLychy. This is a song everyone can relate with, Check on it! Follow on Instagram: @olawalekentucky, Twitter: @olawalekentucky

http://www.busyupdates.com/olawale-kentucky-kokoka-ft-boy-combination/

Technology Market / Paxful’s New Bitcoin Wallet App Nigerians Can’t Wait! by BusyUpdates: 5:34pm On Oct 10, 2019
The global community of bitcoin users has been abuzz with excitement following the news of the launch of a mobile wallet app from Paxful, a leading global peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace. The app is the first of its kind in the peer-to-peer trading space. Users in Africa, specifically in Nigeria, are leading the number of downloads with over 50,000, showing that they are taking advantage of this opportunity that enables bitcoin trading to be conducted with ease.
In addition to allowing users to conveniently send and receive bitcoin via their own Paxful wallets, the app brings global commerce even closer to people as it empowers them to make and receive local and global payments directly from their mobile devices. The app also gives users updates on bitcoin conversion rates, tracks their trading history, provides updates on the current status of their transactions in real-time, and also enables them to purchase bitcoin using over 300 payment methods available on the Paxful platform.
The Paxful Bitcoin Wallet app was designed with lower-end mobile devices in mind without compromising Paxful’s unwavering commitment to the safety, security, and integrity of transactions. The launch of the app could not be more timely, as the interest in bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading throughout Africa has grown at a rapid rate in recent years. For many who have limited or zero access to financial solutions, the Paxful Bitcoin Wallet app allows them access to a new global financial system.
The Paxful Bitcoin Wallet is available on both iOS and Android devices.
For more information, please visit the Paxful website (www.paxful.com).

https://47vibez.com.ng/paxfuls-new-bitcoin-wallet-app-nigerians-cant-wait/

Music/Radio / Deep2ice - Joko Maduro by BusyUpdates: 8:30am On Oct 10, 2019
Deep2ice comes with another self reflecting song titled Joko Maduro, produced by International Award winner Sammy Young..
 
Its all about love.. Unrelenting affection. 
 
Share with your Family and friends. It's a must listen.
 
Connect with Deep2ice on Instagram : @Dennis_deep2ice


https://47vibez.com.ng/deep2ice-joko-maduro/

Music/Radio / City Flavour – Bombu Dem by BusyUpdates: 5:42pm On Oct 08, 2019
Fawas Olaitan Thompson aka City Flavour aka Tyga aka ‘Colourful Boy’ aged 17, is an Afrobeats Rapper, singer and dancer from Ojora kingdom Apapa Lagos and a indigene of Oyo state.
City Flavour did not despair and fate would strike again ‘One day, I just woke up, opened my Instagram page and saw GBT Auditions Competition, so I registered for it and I won it’ and the LoudNProudLive ‘Freestyle Thursday’ rap battle clash and cash prize the following month.
Days later, City Flavour Met with E-Money, Chairman Five Star Music visiting his local area. He was signed on the spot. The rest as they say is history.
City Flavour new hit single ‘BOMBU DEM’ has gone viral.
City Flavour....Africa to the world. Follow Instagram: @city_flavour
For bookings /press/interviews: cityflavourbookings@gmail.com Whatsapp: +2347014488538
Listen & Download “City Flavour – Bombu Dem” below:-

https://47vibez.com.ng/city-flavour-bombu-dem/

Music/Radio / VIDEO: Eri Ife - Dear Future Wife by BusyUpdates: 3:42pm On Oct 07, 2019
Eri Ife - Dear Future Wife

Eri Ife (@EriIfeMusic) is the new songbird of Lead Music Original Entertainment. The young afro RnB/Pop singer has always put a bit (honestly? A lot) of his heart into his music. "Dear Future Wife" is his first official single under the imprint.

An interesting follow up to his earlier release in March of this year, "Let Me" where he is found trying to convince his interest to let them love him, he's obviously succeeded. "Dear Future Wife" is a rousing Afro-RnB number in which the singer/songwriter declares his love for his 'future wife', and for all the beautiful moments he simply cannot wait to share with her.

Love is sweet, and Eri Ife clearly knows that more than anyone else!

Eri Ife is a young Afro-Pop and Afro-RnB artist, who weaves words and melodies with a pen and guitar. His journey to the limelight started in 2017, with the release of his debut project "Eri Ife: The EP", he has since gone on to collaborate with other fast rising acts and set a foundation in the Nigerian Music Industry. Dear Future Wife was produced by frequent collaborator, Remy Baggins and Mixed and Mastered by TeeY mix. The video was shot by MEX.

https://47vibez.com.ng/video-audio-eri-ife-dear-future-wife/

Technology Market / Paxful CEO Hails Positive Trends In Organization’s African Profile by BusyUpdates: 11:56pm On Sep 30, 2019
As a global digital marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of bitcoin, Paxful has, in its relatively short period of existence, already carved for itself an enviable niche. Operating as a type of escrow service, they keep both parties safe and ensure the integrity of their transactions using blockchain technology. Founded in 2015, the company has offices in New York,  Estonia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines —staffed by more than 160 dedicated employees globally.

The story of Paxful’s rise to become a foremost digital wallet through which thousands of people around the world send, receive, and store bitcoin is in many ways the story of Ray Youssef, the co-founder and chief executive officer, himself. It may be hard for most people who have benefitted from the Paxful direct-trade platform to believe, but there was a time when Youssef was eating out of dumpsters and sleeping on park benches.  His life experience, which saw him go from victim to champion of cryptocurrency trading, embodies the resilient and optimistic character underlying a company that has become one of the world’s biggest peer-to-peer digital currency exchanges. From its early days as a payment provider for small businesses, street vendors, and independent artists, Paxful has had a record of surmounting numerous challenges—among them being the apathy and incomprehension of the general buying and selling public, even in its home country, the USA, along with maximizing opportunities whenever they presented themselves.  It is this same sense of what is possible, this tenacity and belief—especially when circumstances seem to be at their most daunting—that is driving Paxful’s foray into the African marketplace, a venture which, so far, is yielding dividends beyond the imagination of even the most optimistic of Paxful’s legions of exponents and clients.

https://47vibez.com.ng/paxful-ceo-hails-positive-trends-in-organizations-african-profile/

Music/Radio / Adachi - Praise To Your Name by BusyUpdates: 5:05pm On Sep 30, 2019
Ada Chinwendu is a Medical Laboratory Scientist, who has passion for music. Her passion for Gospel music has lead her to be a Songwriter.
AdaChi as she is popularly known is out with her first official gospel single which she titled "Praise to your Name". She is a young rising gospel minister who loves God and promises to release more of her gospel songs soon.



http://www.busyupdates.com/adachi-praise-to-your-name/

Music/Radio / Warsheep - Animvls by BusyUpdates: 11:25pm On Sep 26, 2019
Warsheep is back and in updated form, This time around, the Nigerian Artist returns with a new joint off his forthcoming EP "INTO THE BARNYARD" titled "Animvls".
A song inspired by the thought that humans get to form deep bonds with each other after fighting with each other.

Few months ago, Warsheep dropped off his single "EVERYBODY" and now is returning properly with "Animals" to prep listeners for the follow-up.

http://www.busyupdates.com/warsheep-animvls/

Music/Radio / Igboro Therapy Ft. Mohbad - Jam Agbako by BusyUpdates: 11:04pm On Sep 26, 2019
Igboro therapy Is A Talented fast Rising Artiste Already Making Waves In The Nigeria Music Industry.

After The Success Of Igboro therapy's Last Two Singles Deep In Thought & IT Student, he came with a street banger featuring Mohbad titled Jam Agbako. Produced by Mansa Jabulani. Download, listen and Enjoy!
http://www.busyupdates.com/igboro-therapy-ft-mohbad-jam-agbako/

Music/Radio / Ola Ogrin Ft. Chinko Ekun - Today Nah Today by BusyUpdates: 12:27am On Sep 25, 2019
Ola Ogrin who needs no more introduction is here with a new Dancehall Lamba upon Lamba Tune. The unsigned Artist features Prolific Rapper Chinko Ekun on His new tune Titled “Today Nah Today”. You will definitely listen over and over Today Nah today was mixed and mastered By Imix.



https://47vibez.com.ng/ola-ogrin-ft-chinko-ekun-today-nah-today/

Events / ULEFUNTA 2019; Olowa Felicitates With Deji Of Akure Kingdom by BusyUpdates: 8:16pm On Sep 22, 2019
The Olowa of Igbara_Oke, Oba Dr. Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede at the weekend joined the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II to celebrate year 2019 Ulefunta festival.
Also, the Chairman, Ondo state Council of Obas, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Fredrick EnitiOlorunda Akinruntan, the Secretary to the state Government, Hon Abegunde Abena and top Akure High Chiefs were not left out in the celebration.
The Saturday festival which marks the Grand finally of a week long programmes of Ulefunta offers the people of Akure both at home and in diaspora the opportunity to felicitate with one another, thanking God for giving them the opportunity to see another year.
Indigens, non indigens, Articians and High Chiefs were not left out in parade to pay homage to Deji as they rejoiced and danced in appreciation of God's grace for a peaceful coexistence with one another over the year 2019.
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Abubakar Sa'ad had earlier flagged off the programme with a Lecture which he delivered at Federal University of Technology, FUTA, Akure , followed by Jumat service and a final Football match of Deji's cup.
Other programmes were a Cultural Day and a Night with Deji at Deji's Palace, while Oba Aladetoyinbo conferred Chieftaincy titles on Eminent sons and daughters of Akure kingdom.
In his speech, the Deji remarked that the cooperation and support of the people of Akure has helped in no small measure to sustain peace and development in Akure kingdom.
He however expressed appreciation to the Olowa of Igbara_Oke, Oba Dr. Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede, the Ilufemiloye Ogidi III and other well wishers for standing by him to celebrate the Ulefunta 2019.

While calling on Akure indigens at home and abroad to join hands to bring development to the ancient kingdom, he assured that Akure shall soon be a replica of a small London in the next few years.


https://47vibez.com.ng/ulefunta-2019-olowa-felicitates-with-deji-of-akure-kingdom/

Music/Radio / King 704 - Dancehall Controller Ft. Jude Kyle by BusyUpdates: 7:49pm On Sep 22, 2019
Following the release of his Monster Hit, Idi re, Africa's number one Hype man, KING 704 popularly known as the Microphone King Kong, who is currently the Official Hype Man to one of Africa's biggest Night Club -  Lounge Thirty8,  located in Surulere Lagos, Nigeria is back with another banger.

He titles this one Dancehall Controller which features Jude Kyle of 704 Empire and is Produced by TYMG, This Jam is off the hook. Listen & Enjoy

For more info IG/Twitter - @king704_ || @704empire

https://47vibez.com.ng/king-704-dancehall-controller-ft-jude-kyle/

Music/Radio / Yommy - Buzz (EP) by BusyUpdates: 1:23pm On Sep 21, 2019
Yommy - Buzz (EP)

Cloud Nine Records presents Buzz - EP by Yommy. This is indeed an Extended Play worth listening to as Yommy goes all out to dispense back to back hot vibes starting with the girl teaser; TEASE ME, and then making sure you don't CONTEMPLATE about your POCKET, he tells you to NEVER GO THERE if the TRIPS don't feature Soft and BODY VIBES. In the end, all we can do is GIVE THANKS for this creative body of work. Buzz - EP is available now on all Digital Platforms Worldwide, including iTunes, Spotify and Apple Music.



Producer: Snow (All Tracks)
Mixed and Mastered by: MillaMix (Track 1, 3, 5, 6, 7), Neduction (Track 2, 4)

https://47vibez.com.ng/yommy-buzz-ep/

Music/Radio / VIDEO: King Bobby - What Do I Know by BusyUpdates: 12:19pm On Sep 21, 2019
IKingbobby doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon he has decided to step the game up a notch. Adeyemo Kolade who happens to be a Nigerian Hip Hop giant has been making the country proud even as he resides in South Africa with several top releases and ground breaking music such as Omo Iya Mi, Dec 22, Bubby Dance, Fowosere, Dont Play me, Ika on the beat and a whole lot of others.


He has decided to bless us with “WHAT DO I KNOW”, which is a music that helps inspire everyone that is trying to get to their final destination, which is success .
Bobby bares it all on this track, he opens up on how hard he hard to work to stay afloat in the music business. Every “hustler” needs to listen to this.


The song is accompanied with a video which clearly interprets the song. The video was shot by Murewa and Ife Rex, while the track was produced by Nakademus and Odyccy.


In the words of King Bobby, “I hope this song inspires someone ”.


KINDLY GO WATCH THE VIDEO AND ADD THE TRACK TO YOUR PLAY LIST!

http://www.busyupdates.com/video-audio-king-bobby-what-do-i-know/

Music/Radio / Chris Khalifa - Keep Your Money by BusyUpdates: 11:42am On Sep 21, 2019
Wisdom Nosa Ewemade also known as Chris Khalifa hails from Benin city Edo state. Born 19 September 2003 and is a student of Bayflowers International in Benin city Edo state. Chris Khalifa Kicked off his music career in school and after that he went into the Afro beat/hip hop genre of music.
He is signed to Khalifa entertainment and he is out with his first official single Titled "Keep Your Money". Download, Listen and Enjoy!
Connect with him on all social media platform: @Khalifa_music1


https://47vibez.com.ng/chris-khalifa-keep-your-money/

Music/Radio / King Ayo - Wantintin by BusyUpdates: 7:53pm On Sep 18, 2019
Ayorinde Akanbi Pelumi (born on 30th August), who is also known as King Ayo, is a Nigerian singer and song writer. King Ayo was born and raised in Niger State, Nigeria.
The well-refined artiste is a Banking and Finance graduate of Landmark University, Omu-Aran. He is a promising artiste with a lot of creativity in the bag and he is definitely one to be watched out for. His latest single ‘watintin’, produced by his gifted brother, Kingfimi, sure would tug at your heart strings and the melodies would stay in your head long after you have heard them.
https://47vibez.com.ng/king-ayo-wantintin/

Music/Radio / Doublet Ft. Bizakeem - Oyima (prod. By Mr Lekky) by BusyUpdates: 3:51pm On Sep 15, 2019
Joshua chidubem Bartholomew popularly known as "Doublet" is a hip-hop/Afro rapper from Imo State. Doublet was born and raised in Nasarawa State.  He drops Oyima featuring Bizakeem after featuring ace Alaba and Willinks k. in "No spoil show". He is current signed to After9inspiration label. Download, Listen and Enjoy!

Follow on twitter: @iamdoublet
Follow on Instagram @iam_doublet
Facebook: Joshua Chidubem Bartholomew

http://www.busyupdates.com/doublet-ft-bizakeem-oyima-prod-by-mr-lekky/

Music/Radio / VIDEO & AUDIO: Larry Chuks - Yapa by BusyUpdates: 6:24pm On Sep 12, 2019
Panya Music act Larry Chucks with real names Chukwuka Larry Osekene, hails from Delta State. The Lagos born artist drops a brand new single titled Yapa accompanied with the visuals. The song was produced by Tpflex beatz, The video was shot by Clintonray Films. Check on it! Follow @Coded_larry_chucks on Instagram.

http://www.busyupdates.com/video-audio-larry-chuks-yapa/

Music/Radio / Sossy - Commando by BusyUpdates: 10:07am On Sep 10, 2019
Oshineye Samson (born 29 November), widely known by his stage name Sossy (aka Kila Boy), is a Nigerian singer, Afro pop artist and songwriter. He began making music at an early age and was part of a music crew with some of his friends singing in church and school events. He quickly captured the Nigerian music market with his smash hit Anything Is Possible (A.I.P).

And He’s coming through with a superb dance-hall track tittle COMMANDO produced by APEX mix and mastering by SHE2SOUND This one is a banger.



http://www.busyupdates.com/sossy-commando/

Music/Radio / E-flexx - I'm Back by BusyUpdates: 10:25pm On Sep 06, 2019
Multi-talented singer and SBME front man E-Flexx returns with a banging hot single titled I'm Back! The Yemade crooner has been away for sometime now since after the release of the AdamsGud’s produced and directed visuals to his hit single Yemade in 2018.


Many has believed and imagined him to be a “One Hit Wonder” as nothing has been heard from him for a long time.


I'm Back is not just a title but an assurance that E-Flexx is back with his unique sound and he’s here to stay to entertain us. The song tells some actual fact about the Nigerian music industry and reasons why he has been away and a solid assurance that he’s back and will be dropping more singles back to back as e dey hot.


https://47vibez.com.ng/e-flexx-im-back/

Music/Radio / MIXTAPE: DJ Crispy - Twenty Tiri K (23k) Mixtape by BusyUpdates: 6:57pm On Sep 05, 2019
De Unique, DJ Crispy Nigeria finest DJ Comes up yet with another fascinating mix tagged "Twenty Tiri K (23k) Mixtape" Inspired by Nigeria's greatest rapper and vocalist Oladips (KingDips).


23k Mixtape consists of most songs by KingDips, Major throwbacks from the likes of Sir Shina Peters, Fatai Rolling Dollars, hot foreign vibes and latest hit songs in the industry.


You won't know what hit you after listening to this.


Follow Dj Crispy social handles @djcrispy001

https://47vibez.com.ng/mixtape-dj-crispy-twenty-tiri-k-23k-mixtape/

Technology Market / PAXFUL Boosts Financial Inclusion In Africa by BusyUpdates: 6:31pm On Sep 05, 2019
Globally respected leading peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace, Paxful, is making inroads into Africa with its trusted platform for bitcoin trading which has achieved widespread acceptance in other parts of the world

Paxful, which has over 2 million users and facilitated the trading of almost 500,000 bitcoins in their platform since its inception, believes that the success of its business model and impressive track record provide a strong platform for achieving greater financial inclusion in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. 

Paxful was launched in 2015 with the goal of bringing more financial inclusion to the unbanked andunderbanked populations through decentralized, peer-to-peer access of bitcoin. 

Since then, the platform has gained popularity, particularly in African countries.  Paxful connects bitcoin buyers and sellers on its platform, and users are able to buy and sell bitcoin using over 300 different payment methods ranging from bank transfers, debit and credit cards, and cash payments.

According to the World Bank, nearly two billion people in the world have little or no access to traditional financial services. In Africa, the statistics are ever grimmer: an overwhelming percentage of adults on the continent are underbanked. 

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and largest economy, reflects this trend. The World Bank has estimated the number of unbanked Nigerian adults at about 100 million. According to The Global Findex Database 2017, only 40% of Nigerian adults have an account with a financial institution or a mobile money provider.

Paxful sees this as an opportunity to grow its business and reduce this huge gap which has very negative implications for the development of African nations. 

The marketplace has seen significant growth in digital currency transactions on the African continent in recent years, with the surge largely spearheaded by students and graduates under 25. “Africa leap-frogged to the forefront of peer-to-peer finance adaptation. In 2018, our user base in Africa doubled, with most customers being between 18 and 24,” said Artur Schaback, COO and co-founder of Paxful.

To increase access to the bitcoin economy for many more youths on the African continent, Paxful is launching a series of educational workshops across Africa in 2019. This education initiative kicked off in South Africa and Kenya in May, with Nigeria and Ghana in the cards for later in the year. The workshops will cover the very basics about bitcoin for novices and also further expand on innovative use cases and business applications observed around the world for more experienced attendees.

“As a values-driven company, we want to make the bitcoin economy accessible for everyone, especially the underbanked. To this end, we would like to reach as many young people as possible to help them understand the digital currency market and transact safely and with confidence. Our aim is to continue to partner with customers and other key stakeholders to ensure they are well informed about the opportunities presented by peer-to-peer finance,” stated Ray Youssef, CEO, and co-founder of Paxful.

This latest initiative forms part of Paxful’s proven commitment to education, which includes building two schools in East Africa under their #BuiltWithBitcoin charitable initiative, as well as providing scholarships to young women in the Middle East and gave donations to the GROW with Educare Centres project in South Africa. The company aims to build 100 schools across developing countries and expand its scholarship programs.

https://47vibez.com.ng/paxful-boosts-financial-inclusion-in-africa-with-bitcoin/

Music/Radio / Soje Lee Ft. Yemzzy X Tosynn X Harrysin - Wole Wa by BusyUpdates: 6:05pm On Sep 05, 2019
"Lee Nation" frontman Abdullahi Sodiq. A , popularly known as Soje Lee teamed up with Yemzzy, Tosynn and Harrysin to make this new soulful song laced with Afro beat tune “Wole Wa” together with the visuals shot by Ace Director Naya Effect. Check on it!

https://47vibez.com.ng/video-audio-soje-lee-ft-yemzzy-x-tosynn-x-harrysin-wole-wa/

Music/Radio / VIDEO & AUDIO: Mmzy – Miracle Lover by BusyUpdates: 2:49pm On Aug 31, 2019
Newly signed Kerae Records artist Akachukwu Emmanuel  Uchenna popularly known as Mmzy is a performer, entertainer and song writer. He is also very fluent in both French and English language. He brings us fresh vibes to take over the music industry by storm. His First official single titled "Miracle Lover" which was produced by the BeatbyBean. video shot and directed by TG OMORI "Boy Director" The single is already gaining momentum on social media platforms is finally out on all digital platforms.
Twitter : @mmzyofficial
Instagram : @mmzyofficial
Facebook : @mmzyofficial

Listen, download, enjoy and please share with your loved ones.

http://www.busyupdates.com/video-audio-mmzy-miracle-lover/

Music/Radio / Semat Ft. Mayowa Bae - For Instance by BusyUpdates: 4:37pm On Aug 30, 2019
Fast rising artist Akinyebo Oladipupo Semiu, known as "Semat" who is a graduate of Babcock University. He dropped this new song titled For Instance featuring Mayowa Bae. Download, Listen and Enjoy!

https://47vibez.com.ng/semat-ft-mayowa-bae-for-instance/

Music/Radio / Jay Cilens Ft. CDQ - Kpakpankolo by BusyUpdates: 9:06am On Aug 30, 2019
Jay Cilens is a Europe based Nigerian Afro pop singer, whom hails from esan in Edo state, He's out with this beautiful tune titled "kpakpankolo" prod by Ksmith and Neudent. Jay Cilens features CDQ onye Eze master on this hit single , download, listen and share
follow him on Instagram: @jaycilensofficial

http://www.busyupdates.com/jay-cilens-ft-cdq-kpakpankolo/

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Technology Market / Cryptocurrency: Global Giant Paxful Focuses On Africa by BusyUpdates: 9:31pm On Aug 29, 2019

The rise of the Paxful brand has been as meteoric as the expansion in the popularity of the blockchain technology and cryptocurrency market. Since its inception in 2015, Paxful has built a solid track record based on its proven capacity to make Bitcoin trading easier by removing the middleman and creating a peer-to-peer market for direct trading. Cofounded by Egyptian entrepreneur Ray Youseff, the USA-based firm has grown its number of transactions in Africa to 6.5million as at January 2019.
 
 
The numbers tell the story better. Within a short period, Paxful’s popularity has grown globally to 2.5 million users. More interesting is the fact that a majority of its users are young Africans below the age of 35 who are finding more areas for cryptocurrency application.
 
 
“The people of Africa have been the most ingenious and resourceful of our users – they are redefining our understanding of the uses of bitcoin. The world has much to learn from Africa about the future of the crypto-economy”, said Benjamin Onuoha, Paxful’s Africa Regional Consultant at a recent event in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Trade in Bitcoin is defined by the excitement of new value, new wealth, new possibilities and new frontiers. But there’s a flip side: dishonesty and fraud by people who want to get rich fast by cutting corners. In this regard, Paxful is playing a key role in making blockchain more attractive for newcomers by cutting out the middlemen, broadening the scope of transactions and reducing the opportunities for fraud. In this sense Paxful is giving the market exactly what it wants – variety and security. The bottom line is that Paxful is giving customers and prospects access to bitcoin safely, securely, and at a fair price.
 
 
Small wonder Paxful describes itself as the “PayPal + Uber’. The site makes it possible for users to buy bitcoin instantly with debit, credit, cash, PayPal, or just about any currency, as well as with a wide selection of gift cards and other digital currencies. Users do not require a bank account to transact on Paxful. For a new technology competing against older, established technologies and currencies, this is a masterstroke in financial inclusion, a market redefining strategy that sets Paxful apart from traditional bitcoin exchanges. Paxful looks set to lead the drive for financial inclusion to the over 2.5billion people worldwide without access to conventional means of banking, using Africa as its launching pad.
With over 100 employees around the world and offices in New York City USA, Hong Kong, Tallinn Estonia and Manila Philippines, the global brand’s focus on Africa may not be unconnected to the critical figures of financial inclusion and unemployment, as well as the size of the continental market.
 
In Africa, a whopping 370 million people still remain unbanked and unserved out of the total population of 590 million. With banks coming up with new ridiculous reasons to force customers to part with their hard-earned cash, Paxful completely unbundles the market for users, making it possible for them to exchange a host of items as listed above for Bitcoin. Nigerian users will certainly find the features on Paxful very useful and the numbers show an increasing number, especially in the youth demographic, are embracing the platform.
Artur Schaback, chief operating officer of Paxful, said African consumers tend to use cryptocurrency to buy goods, mostly from overseas, as well as investments in promising blockchain startups.
“As a company, we’ve learned a lot from African consumers. For instance, we’ve improved our mobile capabilities to cater to the widespread use of smartphones on the continent. Our experience in Africa has strengthened our capability to serve consumers regardless of geographical location or origin,” he explained.
With an estimated value of $64.5m traded monthly in Africa Alone, Paxful is now targeting university students in some African countries, luring them with information on crypto-trading and free wallets with free Bitcoin.
 
In South Africa and Kenya, Paxful has spent the better part of 2019 touring the countries, stopping at universities to educate students about Bitcoin.
The firm has been hosting workshops throughout 2019 and it believes that by educating students about the Bitcoin economy, it will encourage entrepreneurship in the sector.
“As a values-driven company, we want to make the bitcoin economy accessible for everyone, especially the youth. To this end, we would like to reach as many young people as possible to help them understand the digital currency market and transact safely and with confidence,” explains Youssef.
 
The workshops are not stopping in South Africa and Kenya. Welcoming both Bitcoin novices and experts, Paxful aims to increase access to the crypto-economy in Africa, especially the youths.
Paxful’s deepening Africa strategy is anchored on solid numbers. According to Forbes, the platform saw its transaction volume increase by 130% in 2018, driven by a growth of activity among African users. The surge in figures was due to Paxful’s user base tripling in Ghana, with the opening of 41,243 accounts, and Nigeria’s accounts more than doubling to 321,476.
It’s amazing to see how they have been utilizing the website,” said Youssef regarding Paxful’s users in Africa. “They use it to send money to their family for e-commerce, importing and exporting. They conducted more than six million trades last year compared to North America with 3.9 million. This only shows that people will embrace changes if you provide them with a platform that can support that.”
Paxful’s user-friendly features are driving this increase. For instance, users can access Paxful’s website via a “virtual kiosk link” that any person or website owner can use. The kiosk is basically Paxful’s affiliate program, allowing people to spread the word about Paxful while generating a 2% revenue from any amount bought.
 
 
The process is simple and straightforward. To buy Bitcoin on the platform, simply choose the amount of Bitcoin you want to buy, choose the currency you want the exchange rate to be in, select a payment method (there are dozens), choose a seller and click “Trade”. Follow the instructions for payment and click “Mark as paid”. Wait for the seller to release the Bitcoin.
Paxful’s processes are very proactive in identifying and dealing with users with dodgy intentions and is totally committed to ensuring that anyone found guilty of malpractice on the platform is dealt with. Youseff in a recent chat said “Paxful is doing and always will do what is in the best interest of our responsible customers and will continue to implement best-in-class procedures despite any blowback from specific users and groups. We take these allegations very seriously and have a zero-tolerance policy for fraud and illicit activity of any kind on our platform.”
One of the measures deployed by Paxful to secure transactions is an escrow service. Once a buyer finds a seller and the offer is accepted by the seller, the Bitcoin are automatically moved from the vendor’s wallet to escrow. At this point, the seller can’t cancel the trade. However, the buyer has a limited time frame to deliver the money to the seller and mark the payment as ‘complete. If the buyer fails to do that in the given time frame, the deal will be automatically cancelled and the Bitcoin will be returned to the seller’s wallet.
 
 
When both the buyer and the seller have verified that the transaction has been confirmed and all the terms have been met, the money will be released to the buyer’s wallet and the deal will be concluded. If at any point there will be a disagreement between the two parties, the process will move along to dispute. Paxful moderators will then investigate all the info, consider all the available details and finally make a decision to whom the bitcoins will be awarded. Having said that, in most cases transactions go through smoothly thanks to Paxful’s intense moderation that clamps down on potential scammers.
As effective as these processes have generally proved, Paxful is still not satisfied. It continues to seek new ways to make them better. In April it announced that it has teamed up with Jumio, a digital identity and address verification company in order to improve Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures and implement Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements in the marketplace. Jumio’s AI-powered Trusted Identity Service and verification process, Paxful believes, will help minimize risk and ensure all users have submitted proper documentation.
“We take compliance and security very seriously here at Paxful. We’re hoping that these and other upcoming changes will help our customers understand the importance of regulation and compliance when it comes to operating on a peer-to-peer finance marketplace,” said Lana Schwartzman, Chief Compliance Officer at Paxful
Beyond profit making, Paxful is also focused on giving back. 
 
In 2018, Paxful launched the #BuiltwithBitcoin charitable initiative to demonstrate bitcoin’s ability to help people around the world. Paxful set a goal to build 100 schools, water wells, and community gardens for sustainable agriculture all across the continent of Africa and funded entirely by bitcoin donations. On July 18 2019 and in honor of the Nelson Mandela International Day, Paxful donated over 13,000 South African rands worth of bitcoin to the GROW with Educare Centre project as their first charitable contribution to South Africa.
Projects like these demonstrate the usefulness of bitcoin as not only a currency but a successful vehicle for the development of remote regions around the world.
Oche is an Abuja-based policy analyst


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Music/Radio / Aremo Richie Ft. Opeyemi - Owoniboys by BusyUpdates: 2:25am On Aug 28, 2019
ARR company teams up with OpeYemi, the Enugbe crooner to deliver another street anthem titled Owoniboys. Produced by Slimobeatz. Download, listen and Enjoy!

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Music/Radio / '96 - Mandem (prod. Telz) by BusyUpdates: 12:58pm On Aug 27, 2019
23 years old UK based Nigerian Afro Fusion Artiste Abayomi Adejola popular known as '96, who is currently completing his masters in England and has been in the Music Industry for the past two years. After successfully releasing a body of work in February and recently released a song featuring Terry Apala titled "Romeo and Juliet" in March. Due to popular demand, he is set to release another single titled "Mandem" 


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Events / Housemates And Africans Were Stunned By Dj Beejordan Performance At #bbnaija Sea by BusyUpdates: 1:52pm On Aug 26, 2019
Housemates in the ongoing BBNaija season four staged an epic fashion show as part of their runaway task on the 8th of August, 2019. In line with the theme, the “Pepper dem” gang ended the event with a talk-of-the-town party that kept the whole of Africa on their feet.

Over 6 weeks Africa Big brother lovers Saturdays is not complete without the Saturday party live and direct from the biggies house. Like so many twists that have occurred during this year Big brother Naija show, a party was staged on the 8th of August, 2019 as part of the task by OPPO Mobile one of the sponsors of the program.

Music is the food of the soul, and for one to be able to take a full dosage of the nutrients the heart needs. A DJ is a Nutritionist that helps to prepare the right nutrients (Music) needed to spice up the party. And the DJ that kept the whole of Africa and not the housemates on their toe for over an hour dancing to the music that he churned out is DJ BeeJordan.

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