
Kemi Bolatito, who grew up in a low-income family in Mushin, Lagos, is now building a fintech cross-border payment solution connecting Canada and Nigeria, according to Techpoint Africa. Her entrepreneurial drive began early, selling candies and cookies to classmates while in school. That hustle carried her through life and eventually led her to Canada, where she is developing a platform aimed at easing payments between the two countries, highlighting a journey from humble beginnings to fintech founder.
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