If he had not taken the next flight out for urgent medical attention abroad, Sim Shagaya may not have been in a position to gladly witness the hand-over of Konga to Zinox and Leo-Stan Ekeh this February. Much is being made of how the sale, reportedly valued at $20m, represents a failure of administration. Some... Read More

March 14, 2017

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Jobberman best 100 companies to work for in 2016

Google and Konga emerged as the best places to work in 2015. In 2016, Jobberman Nigeria conducted yet another survey to determine the best 100 places to work in Nigeria. . In this survey, multinational companies held the top three spots on the Jobberman Best 100 Companies to Work For, contrary to the survey report... Read More

Celestine Omin: We all don’t know what we are doing

by Celestine Omin From the outside, it always looks like people have it all figured out and they are just riding the wave. But the reality is, they are just failing fast and learning from the experience as they go on. Mark Zuckerberg, Brian Chesky and a host of other CEOs doing amazing jobs are... Read More

Brian Chesky, Konga, logistics, mark zuckerberg, startups, Tech, Yakata

November 18, 2016

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TECHnically: Andela holds a special place in my heart – Celestine Omin

Celestine Omin is a name that will always be associated with Nigerian technology ecosystem. He was one of the first hires at e-commerce pioneers Konga, and has since left to continue growing that ecosystem with Andela. He spoke to TECHnically about the Konga years and his new direction. Good afternoon Celestine, and thank you... Read More

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November 16, 2016

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Victor Asemota: Why market education is important for technology companies

by Victor Asemota TRAINING FOR CHANGE After Econet Wireless Nigeria got their GSM License and before they launched services, they decided to educate the market through the most popular means at that time, the newspapers. The regulators and the companies who bid for the GSM license knew what the technology was for and how it... Read More

fcebook, Jumia, Konga, mobile money, nigeria, Tech companies, technology, telco

November 15, 2016

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Celestine Omin: How I survived Nigeria’s education system

Winners don’t make excuses. -Harvey Specter, Suits In the hit TV show Suits, produced by US Network, Patrick Adams played the role of Mike Ross, a brilliant college dropout turned unlicensed lawyer. Mike Ross, a man who came from almost nothing went on to build a stellar career at Pearson Specter. Mike rose... Read More

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October 8, 2016

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Opinion: These are the greatest challenges we face at DIYlaw

by Odunoluwa Longe Despite her unorthodox methods, Tutu Soleye left a strong impression on me at the end of my orientation classes at ARM. As opposed to many who didn’t like her, I did, and I wish I had stayed in touch with her post the orientation classes. My biggest takeaway from her classes, which... Read More

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September 2, 2016

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Opinion: The real issue with Nigerian e-commerce companies

by Derin Adebayo Q: What is the addressable market for a technology start-up operating in Nigeria? A: Nobody knows. The NCC claims there are 92 million Nigerian internet users, but there are only 16 million Nigerian users on Facebook, the most visited site in Nigeria. There are 20.8 million bank accounts registered for BVNs, but only... Read More

e-commerce, Finance, hotels, Jumia, Konga, ncc, nigeria, technology

August 2, 2016

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Opinion: 5 ways to make Konga great again

by Sheriff Shittu O If you have been following the story about Konga’s brouhaha, I guess you will by now think there is fire on the mountain and we all should run for cover. Well, as a witness to the arena during my stint with Konga, here are a few things that I think if... Read More

Business, economy, Konga, Medium, nigeria, sheriff, Shittu, slump

August 2, 2016

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Opinion: Konga’s numbers — data pornography for Nigerian startups

by Ngozi The recent disclosure of Kinnevik’s valuation of Konga and the latter’s active customer numbers caused a stir in our little startup ecosystem. For many Konga looms larger than life and they felt that both reported numbers should have been much higher. Over the last few days I have taken part in numerous conversations... Read More

Business, data, Konga, nigerians, numbers, startups

August 1, 2016

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5 takeaways from the curious case of Konga’s 184,000 customers

by Chi Ibe Last week’s release of Konga’s performance in the second quarter of 2016 by Kinnevik AB – investors in Konga – invited an outbreak of analysis, both about the results themselves, and what it means for the future of e-commerce in Nigeria. Kinnevik have a 34% stake in Konga, and have been investors... Read More

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July 27, 2016

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The thread: Is Nigeria’s market big enough for e-commerce?

A report by Swedish investment firm Kinnevik AB on its investments in E-commerce startup Konga, revealed that even though Nigeria boasts a population of 180 million, Konga has just 184,000 active customers. Is the market big enough to sustain an e-commerce business? Take a look at the thread below. https://twitter.com/DoubleEph/status/758252206902669312 https://twitter.com/DoubleEph/status/758252658876612608 https://twitter.com/Gidimeister/status/758267939439140864 https://twitter.com/oged07/status/758270829809500160 https://twitter.com/Gidimeister/status/758271408204111873 https://twitter.com/oged07/status/758271826262884352... Read More

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November 26, 2015

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Yakata! Black Friday is finally here

The D-Day is finally here. Yakata sales has kicked off on Konga.com. Visit www.konga.com/yakata to access the mind blowing discounts on almost all products on Konga.com today. Yakata started at 6am this morning and would continue tomorrow, Friday the 27th of November, 2015. You can finally stock up on those items you’ve been waiting to... Read More

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June 30, 2015

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The top 10 one-hit wonders in Nigerian music

As much as we appreciate the constant hit makers, there’s always a special place in our hearts for those who only dropped one hit. 10. Jazzman Olofin – Raise The Roof

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June 24, 2015

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Incredible offers with Konga Shoe Week & Deals Clearance Sale!

TGIPayday! It’s everyone favorite time of the month once again as the long awaited payday is just around the corner. Konga.com is offering two hot deals this week to enable you get the things you have been dreaming about all through the month – at unbeatably low prices! For Shoe lovers who know that the... Read More

It’s Best Seller’s Week on your favorite online mall – Konga

If you simply must have the VERY BEST in fashion, phones, computers, home gadgets, kitchenware and so much more – then this week Konga is the place for you to be. From Monday the 15th till Friday the 19th, Konga will be unveiling our Best Selling items and brands across different categories – one new... Read More

Don Jazzy & Tiwa Savage star in a moving Konga.com ad

by Jewel Stephen Konga.com has just released a brand new TV advert as part of its #FoundOnKonga campaign. The emotion laden advert features Mavin Superstars Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage and other individuals’ everyday lives as they happily interface with Konga on their path of happiness. According to Konga’s Head of PR, Olatomiwa Akande, “the #FoundOnKonga... Read More

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#FoundOnKonga, Don Jazzy, Konga, Mavin superstars, Olatomiwa Akande, tiwa savage

April 20, 2015

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Konga teams up with Don Jazzy & Tiwa Savage to launch #FoundOnKonga campaign

by Jewel Stephen Konga has teamed up with Mavin Superstars Don Jazzy and Tiwa Savage to launch an exciting new campaign tagged; #FoundOnKonga. According to Konga’s Marketing VP, Gabriel Gab-Umoden, the #FoundOnKonga campaign recognizes the empowerment that Konga gives to its customers and other stakeholders. It’s a collection and celebration of the unique stories that... Read More

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April 18, 2015

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Join the Cloudpreneurs Project and make money off the cloud [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido Being among the first to start a new line of business, almost always guarantees business success. Local examples to point to include Jumia, Konga, Jobberman, Swift, etc. they jumped on the train of new business opportunities and have made huge success. So would you dare to start out on new track? Last... Read More

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March 19, 2015

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The hottest thing right now is ‘fashion week Konga’

by Jewel Stephen Have you been desperate to make your own monochrome fashion statement, or perhaps you have been thinking of all the lovely looks you could create with the right denim pieces. Then the Fashion Week on Konga.com is exactly what you need! Konga Fashion Week starts today the 18th of March 2015 and... Read More

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March 17, 2015

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Improved shopping experience coming soon to Konga

by Jewel Stephen Everyone has been buzzing with news of the exciting changes coming soon to the Konga.com. So let’s give you a sneak preview to some of the great modifications coming to the site. We listened to what our Buyers and Sellers were saying, and came up with some changes that will making shopping... Read More

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March 11, 2015

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Sellers share their stories on Konga’s marketplace

by Jewel Stephen All across Lagos, happy business owners are talking about the remarkable growth in their sales after opening stores on Konga.com. See what a couple of sellers had to say – “Kellyzolae-shopping has always had a website and been on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, BBM etc. But the sales we... Read More

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March 6, 2015

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We dare you! If you need it, just search it and you’d find it on Konga

by Jewel Stephen From regular items you would expect to find in an online mall, to some of the more unusual and then some highly specialized type of merchandise – you’ll be very surprised at the very wide range of useful things that can be found on Konga.com. Today, Konga.com has over 200 thousand items... Read More

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Konga, konga.com, shopping

March 4, 2015

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With over 12,000 stores, you’ll find all you need on Konga.com

by Jewel Stephen With over 12,000 different stores registered on the website today, konga.com is the largest online mall in Nigeria. The vast array of products on Konga.com mirrors the similarly wide range available on leading international online marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon. The Marketplace on Konga.com commenced in April 2014. Before this evolution... Read More

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February 26, 2015

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#Godwin: Don Jazzy & Tiwa Savage strike new deal with online retail store (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor Tiwa Savage & Don Jazzy just landed a new deal with retail store Konga, adding that to their numerous endorsements. Don Jazzy shared a picture of himself signing the papers to seal the deal on Instagram and he captioned it: “And as we sign the contract my brother #Godwin. Myself and the DoroDiva @Officialtiwasage are the new... Read More

Don Jazzy, endorsement, Konga, Tiwa

February 5, 2015

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Konga’s ‘Valentine Love Boom’ promotion holds today

by Jewel Stephen Konga.com is bringing Valentine early as the ‘Valentine Love Boom’ promotion starts right now! Have you been eyeing any shoes, handbags, belts, shirts or fashion items? Well guess what, you can have them all today as all fashion items from your favourite brands on Konga.com are being sold at giveaway prices –... Read More

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Konga, Love boom, Valentine

February 3, 2015

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Valentine’s Special: Konga’s ‘Love Boom’ sales give 50 per cent discount on fashion purchases

by Jewel Stephen Valentine’s day is almost here again. It is the most romantic time of the year – but it also happens to be a very expensive time of the year for many people around the world. Conservative estimates put the spend on Valentine’s day at around N350 billion for Nigeria alone! Chase the... Read More

Konga, Love boom, Valentine

January 29, 2015

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#KongaValentine: There’s so much love in the air… with Konga

by Jewel Stephen The most romantic day of the year is fast approaching and all over the country- lovers and ‘people who love’ are starting their quest for the perfect gift. We have all learnt over time that it’s best to beat the last-minute-rush and have a head-start on the frenzied Vals day shopping sprees. It’s... Read More

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December 25, 2014

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Check out the Konga plus size magazine featuring Latasha Ngwube

by Damilola Jagun Konga.com presents to the plus size fashionista the best in designer fashion with its new plus-size fashion category! Check out the amazing Konga flip book with Latasha Ngwube, Editor of Pride magazine and Assistant Editor of Vanguard Allure as cover girl. Click here to view for free: Konga Plus Size Magazine. Konga wishes... Read More

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