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Who is the owner of Bet9ja? Meet the co-founders and their net worths

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Bet9ja is arguably the most popular betting platform in Nigeria. Almost all Nigerian content creators and influencers have a promotion sponsored by the company.

The website is the most visited local website in Nigeria supported by online promotion. It is licensed by the Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB) and operates in other states.

Who is the owner of Bet9ja?

The betting site operates under the business name KC Gaming Networks Limited and has shareholders of multiple nationalities.

Ayo Ojuroye and Kunle Soname co-founded Bet9ja. The website data shows it was registered in 2012, but online reports indicated that Bet9ja was founded in 2013.

The ownership structure, i.e., the percentage of the company owned by the co-founders, is not publicly available. However, Ayo Ojuroye currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while Kunle Soname is the Chairman.

Who is Ayo Ojuroye of Bet9Ja?

Bet9ja CEO, Ayo Ojuroye

Ayo Ojuroye is a co-founder and the CEO of Bet9ja. Some online reports estimated his net worth at $10 million. However, NewsWireNGR, cannot independently verify this estimation.

Who is Kunle Soname of Bet9ja?

Kunle Soname is the co-founder and chairman of Bet9ja.

He was born on February 14, 1964, in Sagamu, Ogun state, Nigeria. Soname studied Estate Management at Obafemi Awolowo University, graduating in 1988.

He ventured into politics in 2003 and was elected as the Executive Chairman of Ikosi-isheri Local Council, a post he held till 2011.

He founded FC Dender (now Remo Stars Football Club) in 2004. Soname is also the chairman of Clube Desportivo Feirense, commonly known as CD Feirense or just Feirense, a Portuguese football club based in Santa Maria da Feira.

Adelekunle Soname is the chairman of Valuejet, a private airline company in Nigeria.

His net worth is estimated by some online reports at $110 million. However, NewsWireNGR cannot independently verify this estimation.


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