Nigerian tech companies named on Fast Company's Most Innovative list

Every year, US digital publication Fast Company recognizes that have put in the effort to further their respective fields through various kinds of innovation. It is called their annual 'Most Innovative" issue.

This year, talent accelerator Andela has been named on that list of 2017's Most Innovative Companies. This follows a corporate excellence award from the US Secretary of State.

But Andela is not the only Nigerian (or African) company on the list. iROKO, the online streaming company, is also named on the latest.

Other African companies on the list are:

1. Andela – For nurturing first-class coders

2. MFS Africa – For facilitating cross-currency payments

3. Gro Intelligence – For tilling agricultural data

4. Wilderness Safari – For using luxury travel to fuel conservation

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5. iROKO – For streaming Nigeria’s Nollywood

6. WeFarm – For helping farmers spread their knowledge

7. SafeMotos – For letting Rwandans hail a safer ride

8. Podozi – For devising cosmetics for diverse complexions

9. Njorku – For making job searching simpler

10. Zuvaa – For bringing African-inspired apparel to global shoppers

Congratulations to all the winners!