Emmanuel Orileye Ekunke
| Emmanuel Orileye Ekunke | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kaduna, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🏫 Education | University of Calabar |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, technology executive |
| 📆 Years active | 2020-present |
| Known for | Demfati |
Emmanuel Orileye Ekunke is a Nigerian technology entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Demfati,[1] an event technology platform based in Nigeria that provides services for ticketing, voting, and event management.
Early life and education
Ekunke began his tertiary education studying physics at the University of Calabar before switching his focus to computer science. He conceived the initial idea for his company while a student there. Much of his technical expertise was developed through independent study outside of formal academic programs.[2][1]
Business Career
In 2017, Ekunke co-founded Ocoms in Calabar alongside Clement Donatus and his brother Gracious Ekunke.[2] The company was subsequently rebranded as Demfati in 2020.[3]
As CEO, Ekunke has led the company to offer a suite of integrated services for event organizers, including online ticketing, custom event pages, voting systems, digital form tools, and a WhatsApp bot for ticket distribution and support.[1] The development of the platform was, in part, a response to challenges faced by African event organizers, such as low search engine visibility.[2][4]
Recognition and impact
In 2023, Ekunke received a nomination for the FOYA "Under 30" award.[5] Demfati has reportedly managed thousands of tickets and votes for various clients, including educational institutions and event organizers across Nigeria.[4]
Challenges and outlook
The company has publicly discussed challenges related to maintaining search engine visibility, building trust in digital payment systems, and successfully scaling operations across different markets. Future plans for Demfati include expansion into other African countries and further platform development and integration.[6]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Writer, Staff (2025-08-21). "Demfati Launches as All-in-One Event Platform for Ticketing, Voting, Others". Tech | Business | Economy. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "How a Google deranking issue in 2017 gave birth to an e-ticketing platform". 2025-07-18. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "From SEO Setback to Smart Solution: How a Google Deranking Inspired Africa's All-in-One Ticketing Startup". Techreporters. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "From SEO Setback to Smart Solution: How a Google Deranking Inspired Africa's All-in-One Ticketing Startup". Techreporters. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "FOYA 2023 Africa: Full List of Nominees for 'Founder of the Year'". Prime 9ja Online. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "Demfati Unveils All-in-One Event Platform for Ticketing, Voting, and More | Tech - Tech Embed". 2025-08-21. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
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