Celebrating 2024’s Top 50 Most Influential Men in Gaming, Africa: Adekunle Adeniji

Adekunle Adeniji, CEO of 9jawin, is a trailblazer in Africa’s gaming industry, with over a decade of hands-on experience in sports betting, lottery, and gaming operations.

Known for his pioneering roles, Adekunle was a founding employee at Bet9ja, where he drove the growth of retail networks and introduced top-tier virtual products, elevating them to become the country’s highest-grossing offerings.

After five transformative years at Bet9ja, he went on to co-found BetKing in 2017, shaping it into one of Nigeria’s leading sports betting platforms.

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Adekunle also served as the Managing Director at betBonanza, leveraging his deep knowledge of the African gaming landscape. His contributions extend beyond corporate roles, he’s a member of the editorial advisory board at Betting in Africa and runs a vibrant online community with over 650,000 members, connecting lottery and sports betting enthusiasts.

Starting his career by writing and selling ebooks on gambling, Adekunle has combined innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit. He remains passionate about making connections and sharing insights on technology, lottery, and gaming in Africa.

Stay tuned as we reveal this year’s honourees; leaders who are paving the way for the future of gaming in Africa! 

2024 Most Influential Men in Gaming, Africa as Brought to you by Women in Gaming, The African Chapter in partnership with iGaming AFRIKA.