David Orovwiroro, CEO of Taja
…Pan-African fintech building the “financial passport” for the continent simplifies cross-border payments, empowering businesses and creators to participate in the global economy without friction.
Financial technology company Taja has expanded its cross-border payment services across several African markets, providing individuals and businesses with access to international payment and currency conversion services.
Founded in 2024, the company said it now serves more than 50,000 users and processes millions of dollars in transactions monthly.
Taja said it currently operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire, with services connecting users to major currencies and payment networks in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The company offers multi-currency wallets and accounts, international collections, cross-border payouts, currency conversion, virtual cards and digital-asset settlement services.
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David Orovwiroro, CEO of Taja, said the company was established to simplify cross-border payments for Africans and support individuals and businesses participating in international commerce.
“We built Taja because moving money across borders shouldn’t feel like navigating a labyrinth,” Orovwiroro said.
He said the company’s growth to more than 50,000 users and its reported monthly transaction volume reflected demand for cross-border financial services.
“Our vision has always been about more than moving funds; it is about economic empowerment and removing the invisible borders that can limit African talent and businesses,” he said.
Orovwiroro added that the company would continue to develop financial services for African creators, freelancers and business owners seeking to receive and make international payments.
The company said cross-border transactions remain challenging for many African users because of fragmented payment systems, currency differences and complexities associated with international settlements.
According to Taja, freelancers receiving payments from overseas clients, merchants paying international suppliers and businesses operating across multiple currencies often have to navigate different financial systems and payment channels.
The company said it was seeking to address some of these challenges by bringing several payment and currency-management services together on one platform.
Taja said it plans to continue expanding its operations across African and international markets as it develops its cross-border payment infrastructure.
