Tech Update:Nigeria Ready to Launch First Indigenous Social Media Platform, 2GEDA on August 16

By: Olufemi Orunsola 

A retinue of royal fathers, prominent Nigerians, Nigerian billionaires, and tech enthusiasts are getting ready to witness the landmark launch of the country's first indigenous social media platform known as 2geda.

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the landmark event will be hosted by the Okanlomo of Yorubaland and Chairman of Ilaji Group, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, as he welcomes a royal and star-studded gathering to ⁸ that aims to redefine Africa’s tech landscape.

A statement by Smith Emeka Eze, co-owner of the platform, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, will officially unveil 2GEDA, a platform proudly built by Nigerians for the world.  2GEDA as a revolutionary, secure, and inclusive social media hub designed to foster communication, creativity, culture, and commerce among Nigerians, Africans, and global users.

OTN News further reportd ɓllp business moguls, including Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Mr. Femi Otedola, and Chief Obinna Iyiegbu (Obi Cubana). Celebrities, influencers, youth leaders, and members of the press are also expected to be in attendance.

In a pre-event statement, Oba Ogunwusi described 2GEDA as “a digital revolution tailored for Nigerians, by Nigerians, and for the benefit of Africa at large,” noting that the platform aligns with the strategic vision to make Nigeria a trailblazer in indigenous technological advancement and innovation.

Highlights of the unveiling will include live demonstrations of both the web and mobile applications of 2GEDA, keynote speeches, cultural exhibitions, and a roundtable discussion focused on building Africa’s digital future through homegrown solutions.

Smith Eze further stated that the initiative has already gained endorsement from traditional institutions and industry leaders, positioning 2GEDA to become a continental flagship platform that will drive digital transformation, economic inclusion, and youth empowerment across borders.