₦airaland Forum

Seun Osewa, born July 17, 1982, is a Nigerian internet entrepreneur best known for creating Nairaland, one of Africa’s most visited online forums. He hails from Ogun State, Nigeria.

He enrolled at Obafemi Awolowo University in 1998 to study Electrical Engineering but did not complete his studies. Before starting Nairaland, he attempted to build a web-hosting business in 2003, which closed after three months due to lack of funds. Determined to succeed, he continued experimenting with online ventures and eventually launched several small discussion forums in late 2003, covering topics such as student life, IT, and the emerging GSM/telecom industry.

In March 2005, Seun officially launched Nairaland as a general-purpose discussion forum designed for Nigerians both at home and abroad. Its wide coverage of politics, entertainment, technology, social issues, romance, and everyday life set it apart from existing platforms. Over the years, Nairaland has attracted millions of users and has been monetised primarily through advertisements and direct ad deals.

Despite the platform’s success, Seun has maintained a low public profile. He is recognised as one of Nigeria’s most influential tech entrepreneurs, yet continues to live quietly, keeping details of his personal life private while running one of the continent’s most impactful online communities.

Update (credit to Mutairu Umoru ):

You forgot to mention that he declined an offer to buy the platform from two different parties:
- Initial Offer: In 2010, some investors offered to buy Nairaland for $1 million, approximately ₦150 million at the time. Seun Osewa turned down this offer.
- Recent Offers: More recently, two individuals have made offers to buy Nairaland:
- Stephen Akintayo: Offered ₦1 billion ($2.4 million), with 20% cash and 80% land.
- Gaius Chibueze (Bitcoin Chief): Offered ₦150 million.

It's worth noting that Seun Osewa reportedly values Nairaland at ₦25 billion. Today, estimates suggest Nairaland is worth around $50,604,264.32 (₦20.5 billion to ₦25 billion, depending on conversion rates)


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Gaius Chibueze Bitcoin chief?
Who made him bitcoin chief

Nairaland is bigger than 25 billion by the way.
Because it doesn't serve just Nigerians.

May God continue to protect and bless Mr seun osewa, for giving voice to the voiceless in Nigeria.
Solid drums don't make noise but only the empty drums that makes the loudest noise.

This topic is always penned by JJCs. It's good to see new members keep registering. All the ones who posted this in the past are in their late twenties (29 to be exact), 30's and 40's.

seun is a tech legend. his forum website is the fastest website in the world.

His forum is full of tribal bigots.

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Gaius Chibueze Bitcoin chief?
Who made him bitcoin chief

Nairaland is bigger than 25 billion by the way.
Because it doesn't serve just Nigerians.

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