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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.

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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.

Banking As A ServiceBanking LicensesKYC/AMLCard IssuingServices Centre'sCore BrandingUI/UX
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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.

IncubationAcceleration LaunchpadICO to IPONetwork IntegrationCommunityMinting through XSM Tokenisation
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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.

$NOK TokenFull Tech IP of NokPayNFT ExchangeCrypto Exchange WalletUI/UX
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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.

User AcquisitionPublisher RelationsAfrican Communications UnionMedia & ProductionDistribution Content Creation

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

Greg Cussell

CNN, FGA, ESE, Lean Digital

Allan Harley

Allan Harley

RBS, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse

Paul James

Paul James

Starling Bank, HSBC, Calastone, Ziglu

Thomas Obafemi

Thomas Obafemi

Mullen Lowe, Ogilvy, MediaCom, Ziglu, LeanDigital

Fidelis Anosike

Fidelis Anosike

Folio Holdings, FMG, MVMO

Cyril Akika

Cyril Akika

Capital Boutique, Bayelsa State

Olufemi Awoyemi

Olufemi Awoyemi

Proshare, PWC

Chandru Naryana

Chandru Naryana

Cisco, BT, Vodafone, Alkimi

Dr. Edmund Otaigbe

Dr. Edmund Otaigbe

Access Bank, GT Bank, UBA

Michelle Chivunga

Michelle Chivunga

GPH, AU, BBCA, GFBA

Obi Emekekwue

Obi Emekekwue

Afreximbank, United Nations

Philip Walsh

Philip Walsh

Triller, Time Machine Capital

Segun Cole

Segun Cole

FGA, GEN Global, West African SEC

Sanya Odunsi

Sanya Odunsi

Cheil Worldwide, Bytesize

Ben Putley

Ben Putley

News Corp, Sharethrough, Alkimi

Tosin Thompson

Tosin Thompson

BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Bain Capital

Adam Chorley

Adam Chorley

Conde Nast Group, Alkimi

Morgan Selbekk

Morgan Selbekk

Apple, Timex, Alkimi

Hussein Badakhchani

Hussein Badakhchani

BACS, Deutsche Bank, MasterCard, Ziglu

Dr. Linden Leadbetter

Dr. Linden Leadbetter

Bear Stearns, Constellation Network

Pawel Laskarzewski

Pawel Laskarzewski

Synapse Network, Molecule.one, QTIC.AI

Tom Clemenston

Tom Clemenston

VacuumLabs, PayPal, JudoPay, SheildPay

Erefa Coker

Erefa Coker

Doheney, IMO

Basheer Tosin Ashafa

Basheer Tosin Ashafa

Cantagali, Lidya, Trequity Capital

Tim O’Brien

Tim O’Brien

UBS, NASDAQ, Save the Children, Node Army

Chinedu Okadigbo

Chinedu Okadigbo

West Monroe, NIRSAL, CBN

Dr. Joe Lyske

Dr. Joe Lyske

MXX, Triller, TMC2

—A brand new and revolutionary Pan African transformative digital ecosystem.