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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Jess is a Nigerian entrepreneur revolutionizing the future of e-commerce in Africa.
She is the Founder and CEO of Klasha, a technology company building cross-border technology solutions allowing Africans to access global goods and services.
Founded in 2018, Klasha provides a platform that enables African consumers to shop online from global retailers and pay in their local currency using their preferred payment method. Under Jess’ leadership, Klasha has grown rapidly and has become a leading cross-border ecommerce platform in Africa.
Her achievements serve as an inspiration to young people in Africa and around the world who aspire to make a difference through entrepreneurship.
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