The new lifestyle app enables secure, real-time digital gifting for weddings, birthdays, concerts, creators, and live events, bringing a modern experience to one of Nigeria’s most cherished traditions.
Galafy Ltd. today announced the official launch of Galafy, an innovative digital gifting platform designed to transform the way people celebrate, appreciate, and support one another. By enabling instant, secure, and transparent digital gifting through a mobile app, Galafy brings Nigeria’s long-standing culture of generosity into the digital age.
Whether it’s a wedding, birthday celebration, naming ceremony, concert, church program, comedy show, or a live content creator event, Galafy makes it easy for family, friends, fans, and guests to send monetary gifts in real time, eliminating the challenges associated with carrying cash while preserving the excitement and emotional connection that make celebrations memorable.
Where Culture Meets Innovation
For decades, gifting money has been an integral part of Nigerian celebrations. While the tradition remains deeply rooted in the country’s culture, the way people celebrate is changing. Cashless payments, digital wallets, and mobile technology have become part of everyday life, creating an opportunity to reimagine how generosity is expressed.
Galafy was created to bridge this gap, preserving the joy of giving while providing a safer, faster, and more convenient experience for everyone involved.
Every gift sent through the platform is processed instantly, allowing recipients to receive funds in real time while giving senders the satisfaction of participating in the celebration from anywhere in the world.
Supporting Nigeria’s Cashless Economy
Galafy also supports Nigeria’s ongoing transition toward a cashless economy.
As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to encourage electronic payments and reduce reliance on physical cash, Galafy offers a practical solution that aligns with this vision without taking away the cultural significance of gifting during celebrations.
By providing a secure digital alternative, the platform also promotes responsible handling of the Naira while helping reduce the risks associated with carrying or exchanging physical cash at events.
Built for Every Celebration
Galafy has been designed with simplicity, security, and inclusivity at its core. The platform supports a wide range of celebrations and live experiences, making digital gifting accessible to individuals, event hosts, entertainers, creators, and organisations alike.
Key features include:
Instant Digital Gifting – Send and receive gifts in real time during live events.
Digital Wallet – Securely fund your wallet and make seamless transactions.
Verified Hosts – Send gifts confidently to authenticated event organisers and creators.
Live Event Experience – Participate in celebrations from anywhere in the world.
Special Messages – Personalise every gift with heartfelt messages.
Secure Infrastructure – Built with enterprise-grade security and strong data protection practices.
Regulatory Compliance – Designed in compliance with applicable regulations, including the requirements of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
User-Friendly Experience – An intuitive interface designed for users of all ages and levels of digital experience.
Inspired by a Personal Mission
For Adewole Akanji, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Galafy, the inspiration behind the platform came from observing how technology could preserve culture rather than replace it.
“Growing up, I witnessed the joy and excitement that came with giving monetary gifts during celebrations. It was more than money—it was a way of showing love, appreciation, and support. But I also saw the challenges that came with handling cash, from security concerns to the inability of loved ones abroad to participate in meaningful ways.
Galafy was born from a simple idea: technology should make our traditions stronger, not replace them. We wanted to create a platform where anyone, anywhere in the world, can celebrate life’s special moments and support the people they care about instantly, securely, and with the same emotional connection that has always defined our culture.”
Building the Future Together
Galafy was co-founded by Adewole Akanji, Chief Executive Officer, and Kolawole Martin, Chief Technology Officer.
While Adewole leads the company’s vision, strategy, and business operations, Kolawole Martin leads the technology and engineering team responsible for building a secure, scalable, and reliable platform capable of supporting millions of users and real-time transactions.
Together, the founders share a common vision of building technology that solves real problems while preserving the traditions that matter most to people.
Looking Ahead
Galafy’s launch marks the beginning of a broader vision to redefine digital gifting across Africa and beyond. The company plans to introduce new features, strategic partnerships, and innovative experiences that will continue to make celebrations more inclusive, engaging, and accessible.
As more people embrace digital payments, Galafy aims to become the platform of choice for celebrating life’s biggest moments—connecting families, friends, fans, creators, and communities through the simple act of giving.
About Galafy
Galafy Ltd. is a Nigerian fintech company building the future of digital gifting. Through its flagship platform, Galafy enables users to send and receive monetary gifts instantly during weddings, birthdays, concerts, religious gatherings, creator events, and other live experiences.
By combining technology with culture, Galafy delivers a secure, transparent, and engaging gifting experience while supporting financial inclusion and Nigeria’s evolving cashless economy.
Availability
Galafy will be available for download on iOS and Android platforms. The application is free to download, with transparent and competitive transaction fees. For more information, visit www.galafy.co or follow @galafy.co across social media platforms.
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Galafy Ltd.
Email: media@galafy.co
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Galafy (pronounced Ga-la-fai) is a digital platform that allows Nigerians to legally spray money, track every spray, and seamlessly receive live gifts.
