The TechTrends Podcast x Africa Tech Summit | How Fincra Is Rebuilding African Payments
Africa’s fintech story is often told through flashy consumer apps, billion-dollar valuations, and rapid user growth. But beneath all of that lies a harder, less visible problem – the infrastructure that actually moves money.
In the latest episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sat down with Wole Ayodele, Co-founder and CEO of Fincra, to unpack what it really takes to build payment rails for Africa.
The conversation was part of the build-up to Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026, where Fincra is the headline supporting partner, and it revealed why infrastructure, not apps, will define Africa’s next phase of digital growth.
As the headline supporting partner for Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026, Fincra is helping shape conversations around payments, trade, and cross‑border commerce.
When asked what problem he hopes we’re no longer discussing by then, Wole’s answer was clear: payments that don’t just work, but work invisibly.
Because when infrastructure fades into the background, businesses can finally focus on growth.
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Special thanks to our TechTrends Media production team for making this show possible. The TechTrends Podcast is produced by TechTrends Media Studios, with sound design by TechTrends Media as well, and research support from Nixon Kanali, Pie Kamau, Allan Niongira and the TechTrends Media Editorial Team.
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