Hakeem Disu, Co-founder of KoinWa a peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange with a unique offering of letting Africans pay for their utility bills and crypto loan has been selected as a member of Forbes’s newest community ForbesBLK a global community curated for African American leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society.
Hakeem is also the founder of Edublock, an education platform, that provides blockchain and Artificial intelligence education, as well as training to empower university and college students.
He is also the co-founder of Lihon Energy a renewable energy infrastructure company that specializes in the development of solar-powered micro-grid provision for commercial and individual clients.
According to ForbesBLK, Hakeem is creating a transformative community through KoinWa that is paving the way for financial inclusion by deploying blockchain and Lihon Energy as it builds sustainable renewable energy for underserved communities.
As stated by Hakeem, this selection will expose koinWa to an array of sophisticated networks that can help foster collaboration and enhance its growth.
“I feel incredibly honored and proud to have been recognized as a Forbes Black Community member. This recognition not only celebrates my achievements but also underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in the blockchain space.
It motivates me to continue pushing boundaries, promoting diversity, and contributing to the advancement of blockchain technology for the benefit of our community and beyond.”, Hakeem noted
About ForbesBLK
The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society.
Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaboration and change.
To support our community, ForbesBLK shares inspiring content and curates in-person and digitally-based networking opportunities to foster professional development, entrepreneurship, and cultural change.
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