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==Career== |
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Seun started Nairaland in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takemetonaija.com/2014/08/about-seun-osewa-biography-life-and-news.html|title=Nairaland Owner SEUN OSEWA Full Biography,Life And Net worth|accessdate=July 9, 2015}}</ref> |
Seun started Nairaland in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takemetonaija.com/2014/08/about-seun-osewa-biography-life-and-news.html|title=Nairaland Owner SEUN OSEWA Full Biography,Life And Net worth|accessdate=July 9, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Controversial== |
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He partakes or allowed a toxic political banner advert which said, "Lagos can never be run from Anambra; go and vote" to run on his website Nairaland for several hours on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. |
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The mischievously worded banner advert was part of an ethnically divisive political campaign aimed at securing Lagos State for the ruling party by instilling fear in Yoruba people, making them believe that Igbo people intended to "take over" Lagos. |
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Momentary the outcome led to bigotry, condemnation, arson attacks, disenfranchisement, hate and death inflicted on the Igbo’s. On March 20th 2023 after the governorship election, he rendered and apology letters to Igbos for his bigotry and mischievous act. He later on donated ordinary 32,000 naira. |
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Many people will say medicine after death. |
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On the 21st of march 2023 Seun Osewa has currently been reprimanded by EFCC and he has been brought in for questioning for his involvement. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 10:01, 21 March 2023
Seun Osewa | |
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| Born | Oluwaseun Temitope Osewa July 17, 1982 |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Occupation(s) | Computer programmer, entrepreneur. |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
| Known for | Founder of Nairaland |
| Title | CEO of Nairaland aka bigotry promorter |
| Website | nairaland |
Oluwaseun Temitope Osewa (December 17, 1982)[1] is a Nigerian internet entrepreneur.[2] He is the founder of Nairaland, a popular internet forum launched in March 2005, which was projected as the biggest African forum by Forbes.[3] YNaija listed him as one of the most innovative Nigerians in technology.[4] He was also listed among T.I.N Magazine's top 10 most influential Nigerian online entrepreneurs in 2015.[5]
Career
Seun started Nairaland in 2005.[6]
Controversial
He partakes or allowed a toxic political banner advert which said, "Lagos can never be run from Anambra; go and vote" to run on his website Nairaland for several hours on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
The mischievously worded banner advert was part of an ethnically divisive political campaign aimed at securing Lagos State for the ruling party by instilling fear in Yoruba people, making them believe that Igbo people intended to "take over" Lagos.
Momentary the outcome led to bigotry, condemnation, arson attacks, disenfranchisement, hate and death inflicted on the Igbo’s. On March 20th 2023 after the governorship election, he rendered and apology letters to Igbos for his bigotry and mischievous act. He later on donated ordinary 32,000 naira.
Many people will say medicine after death.
On the 21st of march 2023 Seun Osewa has currently been reprimanded by EFCC and he has been brought in for questioning for his involvement.
References
- ^ Chizoba Ikenwa (September 25, 2019). "Seun Osewa: Profile & Picture of Nairaland Owner". Nigerian Infopedia. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "Built in Africa: Seun Osewa and the most popular site in Nigeria". Venture Burn.
- ^ Nsehe, Mfonobong. "30 Under 30: Africa's Best Young Entrepreneurs". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "The class of 2015: Nigeria's 100 most innovative persons in Technology » YNaija". YNaija. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "Ten Most Influential Online Entrepreneurs In Nigeria 2015". T.I.N Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ^ "Nairaland Owner SEUN OSEWA Full Biography,Life And Net worth". Retrieved July 9, 2015.