MFS Africa

Onafriq, formerly known as MFS Africa, operates as a pan-African digital payments gateway, establishing an extensive "network of networks" across the continent. It provides a real-time payments platform that facilitates interoperable cross-border and domestic digital transactions. The company's technology connects mobile wallets, bank accounts, and various financial institutions, offering services such as collections, disbursements, card issuance, and agent banking to streamline digital financial flows.

Founded in 2009 by Dare Okoudjou, the company emerged from the insight that mobile money could fundamentally reshape financial access in Africa. Okoudjou’s vision was to extend this revolution by building deeper connectivity and interoperability across diverse payment systems. The recent rebranding to Onafriq signifies its evolution and expanded mission beyond its initial scope, reflecting a more comprehensive approach to digital payments.

The platform serves a broad base of partners, including enterprises, mobile network operators, banks, money transfer organizations, and government and non-profit entities. Onafriq’s mission is to unify Africa’s digital economy by making payments as simple as a phone call, ultimately fostering widespread access and driving economic growth for individuals and businesses across Africa and its diaspora.