Hakeem Disu, co-founder of KoinWa, a peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange platform offering utility bill payments and crypto loans in Africa, has been selected as a member of ForbesBLK. ForbesBLK is a global community curated for African-American leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs who are effecting systematic change in various domains, including business, culture, and society.

In addition to his role at KoinWa, Disu is the founder of Edublock, an education platform specializing in blockchain and artificial intelligence education for university students. He is also the co-founder of Lihon Energy, a renewable energy infrastructure company focused on solar-powered microgrid solutions for both commercial and individual clients.

ForbesBLK acknowledges Disu's contributions to building a transformative community through KoinWa, which is actively working on financial inclusion using blockchain technology and renewable energy solutions developed by Lihon Energy for underserved communities.

In response to his selection, Disu highlighted the significance of diversity and inclusion in the blockchain space. “I feel incredibly honoured and proud to have been recognized as a Forbes Black Community member. This recognition not only celebrates my achievements but also underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in the blockchain space, It motivates me to continue pushing boundaries, promoting diversity, and contributing to the advancement of blockchain technology for the benefit of our community and beyond,” Hakeem said.

ForbesBLK, with a mission to champion a global community of black leaders, boasts of a thriving membership with global names like the Grammy award-winning Andre “Dre” Lyon and Kasim Reed, a Former Mayor of Atlanta. Disu hopes to tap into this rich community and build networks that can drive the further scaling of the blockchain technology solutions he champions.