Who Owns OPay? A Look Behind the Scenes
Olamilekan Boluwatife
OPay, one of Nigeria’s top mobile payment platforms, is owned by Opera Limited, a Norwegian tech company. It was founded in 2018 by Yahui Zhou, a Chinese billionaire who also serves as the Chairman and CEO of Opera.
Zhou’s vision was clear: to simplify digital payments and expand access to financial services across Africa. Under his leadership, OPay has launched innovative features and built key partnerships that have helped it become a major player in Nigeria’s booming fintech space.
Key Figures Behind OPay
- Owner: Opera Limited (Norway)
- Founder: Yahui Zhou (Chinese billionaire and Opera CEO)
- Current CEO: Olu Akanmu – leading OPay’s strategy and day-to-day operations in Africa
Backed by Global Investors
OPay's rapid growth has been supported by major international investors, including:
- SoftBank
- Sequoia Capital
- IDG Capital
Their investment has strengthened OPay’s mission of driving financial inclusion and digital innovation across the African continent.
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