
Here at the NokGroup our vision is of an all-inclusive ecosystem that removes the divide between traditional fiat currency and the decentralised financial economy, aiding in the digitalisation of the African continent.
The Nok ecosystem brings together traditional financial services; a digital currency exchange; a Pan African ICO Launchpad and Blockchain infrastructure, a fully operating NFT Platform and DeFi in all its forms, creating a digital universe that encompasses all Financial activity with a common cryptocurrency, creating the NOK Token ($NOK) delivered under the commercial brand of NokPay.
In parallel to this we also have our NokAcademy, incubating and accelerating African based start-ups in the world of blockchain, tokenisation and Web3 with the aim of listing successful projects and tokens on the NokPay platform, NokTech a fully integrated digital technology development consultancy & agency and NokMedia that will pull in all of the content from the other channels generating a new modern narrative and and a unified voice. Future launches of the NokNFT platform and NokTV platform are in development.


NokPay
A best-in-class financial technology digital platform and intuitive user interface covering regulated fiat, crypto and card transaction services. Using exciting marketing and branding to create a strong Banking-as-a-Service identity. Spanning the gap between fiat and crypto in a regulated, trustworthy environment.


NokAcademy
The incubation platform for African entrepreneurs, using blockchain technology and communities to access global funds. 3-month program leading to an enterprise accelerator, growing African wealth and development. Close links to share exchanges to provide a path from ICO to IPO.


NokTech
The basis for the future of African crypto, the $NOK token, with a bespoke wallet and rewards programme. An NFT platform using proven technology allowing entrepreneurs and artists to realise their true potential. The African development consultancy and agency for the NokGroup, building end-to-end platforms and blockchain solutions for African consumers.


NokMedia
Creating a strong voice advocating for African economic opportunities, promoting our community of investors and changing investor perceptions. Building a pan-African identity and entrepreneur ecosystem and leveraging creators and influencers to promote the NokGroup brand.
Who are we?
We are a team of Global Experts in Banking Transformation and Innovation of the Financial Technology Industry, Marketing and Crypto veterans. We are serial entrepreneurs, having previously built Starling Bank (UK’s largest Digital Bank), Centtrip, Ziglu (UK’s First regulated crypto bank), Alkimi (The world’s first decentralised Advertising Exchange) as well as working at some of the world’s leading brands such as CNN, KPMG, RBS, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Merill Lynch.

Greg Cussell
CNN, FGA, ESE, Lean Digital

Allan Harley
RBS, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse

Paul James
Starling Bank, HSBC, Calastone, Ziglu

Thomas Obafemi
Mullen Lowe, Ogilvy, MediaCom, Ziglu, LeanDigital

Fidelis Anosike
Folio Holdings, FMG, MVMO

Cyril Akika
Capital Boutique, Bayelsa State

Olufemi Awoyemi
Proshare, PWC

Chandru Naryana
Cisco, BT, Vodafone, Alkimi

Dr. Edmund Otaigbe
Access Bank, GT Bank, UBA

Michelle Chivunga
GPH, AU, BBCA, GFBA

Obi Emekekwue
Afreximbank, United Nations

Philip Walsh
Triller, Time Machine Capital

Segun Cole
FGA, GEN Global, West African SEC

Sanya Odunsi
Cheil Worldwide, Bytesize

Ben Putley
News Corp, Sharethrough, Alkimi

Tosin Thompson
BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Bain Capital

Adam Chorley
Conde Nast Group, Alkimi

Morgan Selbekk
Apple, Timex, Alkimi

Hussein Badakhchani
BACS, Deutsche Bank, MasterCard, Ziglu

Dr. Linden Leadbetter
Bear Stearns, Constellation Network

Pawel Laskarzewski
Synapse Network, Molecule.one, QTIC.AI

Tom Clemenston
VacuumLabs, PayPal, JudoPay, SheildPay

Erefa Coker
Doheney, IMO

Basheer Tosin Ashafa
Cantagali, Lidya, Trequity Capital

Tim O’Brien
UBS, NASDAQ, Save the Children, Node Army

Chinedu Okadigbo
West Monroe, NIRSAL, CBN

Dr. Joe Lyske
MXX, Triller, TMC2