Celebrating 2024’s Top 50 Most Influential Men in Gaming, Africa: Gossy Ukanwoke

Gossy Ukanwoke is the CEO of BetKing, Managing Director of KingMakers and Chairman at Vend Capital. He is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and government advisor with a diverse portfolio spanning higher education, security, entertainment, and gaming.

Renowned for his contributions to education technology, he founded Beni American University (BAU) and has invested in four universities across Nigeria and Ghana. Through BAU Executive Education, he has revolutionised access to university-level courses for students in sub-Saharan Africa via online and mobile platforms.

A global advocate for education, Gossy is also the creator of Students Circle Network, a leading repository of non-video courses and learning resources from top global universities.

His work has earned him international recognition, including being named one of the Makers and Shakers of EdTech by WISE and Qatar Foundation (2016) and an Accelerating Entrepreneur by Ernst & Young (2015).

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In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavours, Gossy volunteers as an advisor for The Chrysalis Capital, an investment management firm focused on scaling early-stage tech companies in Africa and the Diaspora. His expertise extend to collaborating with African governments to design developmental policies that foster innovation and growth.

Gossy’s work is shaping the future of education and business on the continent, establishing him as a trailblazer with a lasting impact on human capital development.

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.