Sim Shagaya, Konga.com CEO, Wins Entrepreneur of the Year

Date: 30-08-2013 10:46 am (11 years ago) | Author: Oga Ade
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It was a night of smiles as the CEO of Konga.com, Sim Shagaya was yesterday recognized for his efforts in online shopping in Nigeria as he won the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 Award in the CNBC/All Africa Business Leaders Award in West Africa.

The CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leader Awards is aimed at celebrating the efforts of bold individuals and African game changers who have shaped business on the continent in 2013.

While receiving the award, Sim Shagaya dedicated it to the team and investors of Konga, describing it as a salute to Konga's audaciousness, tenacity and innovativeness in online shopping in Nigeria.

The full list of finalists for each category in West Africa:
Business Leader of the Year
Jean-Louis Ekra – President and Chairman, African Export-Import Bank
Segun Agbaje – Managing Director, Guaranty Trust Bank PLC
Andrew Alli – Africa Finance Corporation President and CEO

Business Woman of the Year 2013
Arunma Oteh – Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria
Biola Adekanbi-Alabi – Managing Director, M-Net Africa Managing Director
Sola David-Borha – Chief Executive: Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC

Entrepreneur of the Year 2013
Fabrice Sawegnon – Voodoo Group, CEO
Tayo Oviosu – Paga Founder, CEO
Sim Shagaya – Konga.com Founder, CEO

Young Business Leader of the Year 2013
Obinna Ralph Ekezie – Wakanow.com Limited, Founder and Managing Director
Jason Njoku – iROKO Partners, CEO and Co-Founder
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Posted: at 30-08-2013 10:46 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
- AjShawler at 2-09-2013 08:25 AM (11 years ago)
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Sim Shagaya, CEO of Konga.com – an online shopping website, won the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 Award in the CNBC/All Africa Business Leaders Award in West Africa.

The CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leader Awards is aimed at celebrating the efforts of bold individuals/African game changers who have shaped business on the continent in 2013.



While receiving the award, Sim Shagaya dedicated it to the team and investors of Konga, describing it as a salute to Konga’s audaciousness, tenacity and innovativeness in online  shopping in Nigeria.

Konga.com is Nigeria’s Largest Online Mall where you can shop for almost everything from Household acessoriesto  Beauty and Personal Care, Baby, Toys, Computers, Games and Consoles, Office, Books, Movies, Watches, Home Appliances, Mobile and Electronic products.
Posted: at 2-09-2013 08:25 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gmarley at 2-09-2013 08:40 AM (11 years ago)
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Congrat sir
Posted: at 2-09-2013 08:40 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ThoRam at 2-09-2013 08:43 AM (11 years ago)
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well done, congratulations  Cool Cool Cool  
Posted: at 2-09-2013 08:43 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Toks-E at 2-09-2013 08:44 AM (11 years ago)
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#Boss

Where is he from?

Posted: at 2-09-2013 08:44 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- winace at 2-09-2013 08:56 AM (11 years ago)
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Congrats but I prefer dealday.
Posted: at 2-09-2013 08:56 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Noble12 at 2-09-2013 09:03 AM (11 years ago)
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ok
Posted: at 2-09-2013 09:03 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dareper at 2-09-2013 09:05 AM (11 years ago)
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First ever pure online shopping in naija, congrats sir!
Posted: at 2-09-2013 09:05 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- dareper at 2-09-2013 09:05 AM (11 years ago)
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First ever pure online shopping in naija, congrats sir!
Posted: at 2-09-2013 09:05 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- emekaeneh at 2-09-2013 09:06 AM (11 years ago)
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Konga(musician), konga aso(track), konga.com(company).                                        Eneh say so via nokia 3310
Posted: at 2-09-2013 09:06 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- newsguy at 22-05-2015 12:04 AM (9 years ago)
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Congratulations to Konga.com's boss.
http://www.kongacom.com.ng/

Posted: at 22-05-2015 12:04 AM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- newsguy at 21-06-2016 04:17 AM (8 years ago)
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Congrats to Sim shagaya and Konga
https://www.facebook.com/kongacom

Posted: at 21-06-2016 04:17 AM (8 years ago) | Newbie
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