The SuperteamNG September Recap

Building the Future of Solana in Nigeria

September showed what is possible when Solana and the SuperteamNG community come together in Nigeria. Our founders spoke on global stages, developers broke new grounds in Solana development, and ecosystem partners integrated Solana into products that reached thousands of people.

Here's a recap of what went down:

Key Metrics

$1,089,375 Community GDP

$399,100 Grants Distributed

$425,965 Bounties Awarded

$168,340 Hackathon Prizes

35k X Followers

10,906 Discord Users

87.7k Event Attendees

16.5k IRL Event Attendees

71.2k Virtual Event Attendees

2.6k Events hosted

529 Contributors

204 Members

Milestones & Key Achievements

Paj Cash Reached New Heights

Paj Cash reached an incredible $200,000 in total volume processed, marking another strong adoption for Solana in local payments. They’ve since crossed the $250k mark.

Useazza's Remarkable Growth

Over $4.9M has been moved safely on-chain through Useazza, with more than $1.2M traded into local currencies. The platform has processed over 20,000 transactions and now serves 6,400+ active users.

Remarkably, Solana has become the most used chain on Useazza, powering a record trading volume of $246k+ and an onchain volume of $1.2M+. Thanks to Solana’s robust infrastructure, it is now the fastest-growing chain by on-chain volume and ranks third overall in total trading volume on the platform.

Getcryptonia's Volume Surge

Another win for Solana builders —Getcryptonia processed an outstanding $250,000 in total volume, with Solana dominating all chains in onchain volume with $310K and $171K, followed by BSC and Base, showcasing the growing adoption of Solana-based solutions in Nigeria.

Getcryptonia also introduced a major upgrade, allowing users to buy USDC with naira in just ten seconds. This is a big step for stablecoin adoption on Solana.

Ribh Finance Milestone

Ribh Finance achieved a significant milestone by processing $12M+ in cross-border payments, showing how Solana makes borderless payments faster, cheaper, and more accessible.

Global Representation & Speaking Engagements

SuperteamNG at Ignition Season 4

Toochukwuokoro, founder of Useazza; as well as Donatus, founder of Verxio protocol, were live at Ignition Season 4 in Singapore, thereby putting our ecosystem on the global map.

Harri Obi Took Center Stage

Our co-lead, Harri Obi, delivered a powerful keynote at the 2025 Unchain Conference, sharing insights on how SuperteamNG serves as a crucial onramp for Nigerian talents to learn, build, and earn on Solana.

Nationwide Expansion: Guilds Initiative

The Writers' Guild made history by hosting IRL events across 18 states, bringing community building to every corner of Nigeria. The states include: Borno, Plateau, Adamawa, Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, Abuja, Kwara, Lagos, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, Ebonyi, Ogun, Delta, Edo, and Ekiti.

The Creators’ Guild organised meetups in Ekiti, Plateau and Lagos.

The Developers’ Guild hosted sessions in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Plateau, Ebonyi, Rivers, Enugu, Bauchi, Ekiti, and Adamawa.

This unprecedented reach demonstrated our commitment to making Solana accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of location.

Regional Research Development Programme

The North East and North West regions hosted a comprehensive 3-day intensive research workshop for everyone who needed research support. The sessions were led by Mad Marvin, Ral Andrew, and Jeff Japarjam, providing participants with valuable insights and methodologies for effective research.

Academic Outreach Initiative

One of our regional leads, Web3Geek, paid a visit to Prof. E.J. Garba, Dean of Computing at Modibbo Adama University, to share what SuperteamNG stands for and the impact already happening in our ecosystem, further strengthening our presence in Nigeria's academic institutions.

Gaming Innovation Showcase

Nerdwork Comic Con 2025 Showcase

Solana-powered games built by SuperteamNG founders were the stars of Nerdwork Comic con 2025. Games from Thejajaproject, itsjujugames, and Rust_undead were featured for playtesting, providing attendees with hands-on experience of the future of on-chain gaming.

Watch here

Strategic Partnerships & Media Coverage

JeroidNG Collaboration

We were excited to announce our partnership with JeroidNG, one of Nigeria's leading cryptocurrency platforms, now integrating Solana to further strengthen the infrastructure for adoption in Nigeria.

We also welcomed Busha as a new partner in September. As one of Africa’s leading digital asset exchanges and a regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider authorised by the SEC in Nigeria, Busha is leveraging Solana to expand access to fast, low-cost digital asset transactions.

The future of everyday finance is mobile, our partnership with Boundlesspay brings Solana’s speed and scalability into their existing product, powering seamless global payments.

Media Recognition

ntbts_news, with over 300K+ readers, featured Getcryptonia in their newsletter, amplifying awareness of our ecosystem's innovations.

Mariblock, a go-to source for blockchain news in Africa, highlighted SuperteamNG’s growth, structure, and recognition as Nigeria’s leading chain ecosystem.

Birdeye, a crypto trading data aggregator, featured Airbillspay and Ribh Finance in its comprehensive report

Thursday Community Calls

Thursday Community Calls featured an impressive lineup of innovators:

September 4th— Quidax

Buy and sell USDT and other top cryptocurrencies easily

September 11th — Ridima

Ultimate app to trade crypto, buy airtime/data, pay bills, gift cards and fund betting wallets.

September 18th — Ribh Finance

Decentralised ecosystem for global on-chain commerce, marketplace and payments

September 25th— Jeroid

Trading made easier with gift cards and utility payments.

Developer Training & Skill Development

Student Developer Bootcamp

Dan Alpha and UnclePhil01 led an intensive Student Developer Bootcamp, creating a dedicated space for young builders to master Solana dApp development.

Solana Student Africa Hackathon

Biellonuhu and Dan Alpha, SuperteamNG community members, served as distinguished instructors for the Solana Student Africa Hackathon, sharing their expertise with aspiring developers across the continent.

EVM to SVM Workshop

Harri Obi, along with Udoka and Francis Codex, facilitated crucial sessions on how EVM developers with Rust skills can seamlessly transition to building on Solana, expanding our developer talent pool.

Hackathon Season is Here

Nigeria now ranks Top 2 in global registrations for the Cypherpunk Hackathon, a strong signal of our community’s enthusiasm and readiness to compete on the world stage.

This hackathon offers developers incredible opportunities to build, learn, and earn, with resources designed to support every step of the journey. To keep everyone aligned, a comprehensive timetable has been provided, ensuring our community stays on track with all the exciting opportunities ahead.

In addition, the Cypherpunk track, hosted by SuperteamNG in collaboration with NIYA, has given Nigerian developers the chance to compete globally while showcasing Solana-powered innovation. Winners will share a $10,000 prize pool.

Startup Showcases & Competition Updates

Pitch Clinic Demo Day

SuperteamNG hosted an exciting Pitch Clinic Demo Day in Abuja, featuring an impressive lineup of Solana startups: Chatter, Vyna, Roomz, Menulla, PPT Links, Tsara, Ohana, Ofibox, Match Chayn, and X-degen. Each startup presented their business problems, solutions, target markets, and traction, showcasing the innovation that has been brewing in Nigeria's Solana space.

Watch here

The podcast from this pitch clinic is now live, featuring Use Stream, Ribh Finance, Verxioprotocol and Paj Cash, allowing the broader community to access these valuable insights and presentations.

NiYA Tech Startup Pitch Competition 2025

SuperteamNG and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, delivered by Sapphital, is giving young Nigerians the opportunity to compete for a share of the $25,000 prize pool — a testament to our commitment to supporting the next generation of innovators.

Cypherpunk Hackathon Strategy Session

Lagos hosted an IRL session focused on go-to-market strategies and business models to help participants maximise their chances of winning in the Cypherpunk Hackathon.

Watch here

Spotlight: Solana Summit Africa

The Solana Summit Africa is set to be one of the most defining gatherings for Solana on the continent. The summit will explore how stablecoins on Solana drive financial inclusion, enable seamless transactions, and unlock new Solana possibilities across Africa.

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Distinguished Speakers:

Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Minister for Youth Development

Joao, Founder of Xelio

Maya Caddle, Solana Foundation

Solquicks, Solflare

Sponsors:

Sponsored by Zabira, MeteoraAG, and Met_lparmy

Upcoming Events

Solana Student Africa Summit

This summit puts the spotlight on Solana X AI, bringing together hackers, builders, and mentors to explore fresh ideas, share knowledge, and showcase innovation across Africa.

Date: October 4th, 2025

Venue: University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Time: 10:00am

BlockFest Africa 2025

Harri Obi, co-lead of SuperteamNG, will be speaking at this exciting blockchain event.

Date: October 11th, 2025

Time: 8:00am

Developers vs Creatives Football Competition

In partnership with clapmihq, this community match brings developers and creatives together on the pitch. An afternoon of football, laughter, and friendly rivalry awaits. Come and be part of it!!

Date: November 1st, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM

Venue: Turf Arena, Abuja

Solana Summit Africa Mixer

An exclusive all-white evening at the Solana Summit Africa, hosted in partnership with Solflare. Enjoy live music, curated dining, refreshing drinks, and meaningful conversations designed to inspire your next big collaboration.

Date: Nov 2nd, 2025 | Abuja

Dress Code: All White

Strictly by Invitation

Solana Summit

The Solana Summit is a one-day gathering on Solana stablecoins with product showcases, fireside chats, and workshops. A unique chance to connect with Africa’s builders, creators, and innovators shaping the future of finance.

Date: 3rd November, 2025

Venue: Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja

Time: 9:00am

Register here

Every milestone we celebrated in September proved that Nigerians are building on Solana. From stablecoins and payments to gaming and research, our story is still being written, and it is only getting bigger.

Join us, build with us, and let’s make Solana the chain that powers Africa’s digital future.

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