Prominent political, business and industry leaders from across Africa on Tuesday converged on The Delborough Lagos for the inaugural Gala Night organised by leading fintech firm, Flutterwave, in commemoration of its 10th anniversary.
The high-profile event, held on February 11, 2026, drew an array of dignitaries from across the continent, effectively turning the luxury venue into a hub of elite gathering.
Among those in attendance were former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone; and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Also present were the Founder of Coscharis Group, Dr Cosmas Maduka; Chairman of the Board of Directors of MTN Nigeria, Ernest Ndukwe; and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stanel Group and The Delborough Lagos, Dr Stanley Uzochukwu.
The event equally attracted entertainment personalities, including singer Tiwa Savage, former Big Brother Naija housemates Dorathy and Erica, as well as actress Omotola Jalade, alongside other notable figures from various sectors.
In his inaugural address, Flutterwave Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga Agboola, described the gala as a celebration of excellence, innovation and enterprise growth.
Agboola said the challenges and delays associated with cross-border online payments within Africa inspired him to establish the company in 2016.
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According to him, prior to the company’s launch, transferring funds electronically between African countries was cumbersome, noting that it was once easier to physically move cash by air from Lagos to Accra than to process a seamless online transfer, as such transactions often had to pass through New York before reaching Ghana.
In separate goodwill messages, Obasanjo, Koroma, Sanwo-Olu, Maduka and other dignitaries praised Agboola’s resilience and entrepreneurial drive, commending him for elevating Nigeria and Africa on the global financial technology stage.
