FOUR NIGERIAN STARTUPS AMONG FINALISTS FOR “TRIPLE-DOUBLE: NBA AFRICA STARTUP ACCELERATOR” DEMO DAY

– 10 African Startups Selected to Pitch Their Products at Demo Day in New York City on Sept. 25 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, Sept. 11, 2024 – NBA Africa today announced the 10 startup companies from seven African countries that have been selected to pitch their products to a panel of international industry leaders at a Demo Day at the NBA headquarters in New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 25 as part of “Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator,” which the league launched in April 2024 to support Africa’s technology ecosystem and the next generation of African entrepreneurs. The panel will then determine the four winning companies that will be awarded financial support and mentorship, including an opportunity to participate in workshops and development programs facilitated by NBA Africa or its partners.  Below are the 10 startups that will compete for the four prize-winning spots. Backrest (Rwanda) provides a wearable technology solution called WristWrist for venues and event organizers to facilitate cashless payments at event venues.  WristWrist provides a payment system whereby attendees can load money onto wristbands before an event and spend it at the event venue through seamless, quick transactions. Buzza (Nigeria) helps sports organizations improve their operations through digital...