Konga’s CEO, Sim Shagaya was yesterday recognized for his efforts in online shopping in Nigeria as he won the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 Award in the CNBC/All Africa Business Leaders Award in West Africa.
The CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leader Awards is aimed at celebrating the efforts of bold individuals/African game changers who have shaped business on the continent in 2013.
While receiving the award, Sim dedicated it to the team and investors of Konga, describing it as a salute to Konga’s audaciousness, tenacity and innovativeness in online shopping in Nigeria.
He beat Tayo Oviosu, CEO of Paga and Fabrice Sawegnon CEO of Voodoo Group to win the award
Ernest Nnaemeka Azudialu-Obiejesi, CEO & President, Nestoil Plc won the same award for 2012.
Segun Agbaje – Managing Director, Guaranty Trust Bank PLC
Andrew Alli – Africa Finance Corporation President and CEO
Biola Adekanbi-Alabi – Managing Director, M-Net Africa Managing Director
Sola David-Borha – Chief Executive: Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC
Tayo Oviosu – Paga Founder, CEO
Sim Shagaya – Konga.com Founder, CEO
Jason Njoku – iROKO Partners, CEO and Co-Founder
The AABLA 2013 finale will be held on the 8th of November in Durban, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
