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Nigerian Crypto startup, AFEN Group, lands $1mn in token sales round

AFEN Group, the first government-backed NFT initiative, has bagged US$1 million in fundraising through non-fungible token (NFT).

For Deborah, formerly a business analyst at Union Bank, her experiences coupled with a desire to explore the world of crypto enabled her to build an enterprise that would provide revolutionary services to its clients.

Under Deborah’s leadership, AFEN aims to combine blockchain’s immutable data structure and the support of government bodies to legitimately offer products to its clients.

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The Nigerian-based startup is on a mission to educate and expose more people to crypto and support careers in Blockchain technology. To achieve this, the company hopes to enroll newbies and startups to take up training on areas they are interested in.

It’s also set on a path to revolutionize the real estate industry by authenticating homeownership and making peer-to-peer property sales possible on the Blockchain, reducing the overall cost of acquiring property and making it easier to bequeath land after death.


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According to its roadmap, AFEN Group plans to launch a product beta testing later in May as well as roll out its first batches of NFT sales in the same month.

“From the creative industry perspective, we believe this is a great opportunity for artists and IPR owners to monetize their existing assets via a new revenue stream,” Vishakha Singh, Adviser, NFT Marketplace said.

“The myth of the starving artist needs to be rewritten. Every creator, artist, influencer has the right to showcase their IP with dignity and on a credible platform with legitimate buyers.”

EN intends to use blockchain technologies, specifically the Binance smart chain network, to provide a solution to the problems limiting the Industrial African trio. For more details on AFEN’s site to get acquainted with the new crypto revolution.

What You Need To Know About AFEN Group

Launched by its 27-year-old CEO and former banker, Deborah Ojengbede, AFEN is a leading hub for African blockchain-related collaborations with a focus on decentralized finance, arts, real estate, and education.

Since cryptocurrency and blockchain- the technology driving it- continue to garner more attention than ever before, it’s not out of place to see African women playing a dominant role in the sector, further demystifying blockchain and its impact on education, healthcare and trading, just to mention a few.

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Nichole Manhire

Is the media and brand manager at GFA News. She works very closely with editors and podcasters that contribute to telling the African business success story. For marketing and advertising send Nichole an email: nichole@getfundedafrica.com

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