DalaPay and iBetAfrica

Overview

DalaPay and iBetAfrica together create a comprehensive gateway for international iGaming firms targeting Africa. DalaPay, founded in 2023, focuses on payment aggregation, while iBetAfrica, launched in 2024 by Olaitan Samuel, serves as a B2B media and matchmaking platform. The two brands are interconnected: DalaPay provides the payment backbone that iBetAfrica’s partner operators can leverage, and iBetAfrica acts as a lead-generation and educational channel for DalaPay.

DalaPay Payment Aggregation Platform

DalaPay’s core offering is a single API that aggregates mobile money services (such as M-Pesa and Airtel Money), international card schemes (Visa, Mastercard), direct bank transfers, and stablecoin/crypto payments across 18+ African countries. The platform features smart routing—automatically selecting the most reliable processing path per transaction—and cascading logic that retries failed payments through alternate routes. Merchants can settle in multiple currencies and access a real-time analytics dashboard. The company emphasizes fast integration and 24/7 support, targeting high-risk industries like iGaming and online betting. DalaPay is a lean operation with 2–10 employees and no publicly named executives; the company’s LinkedIn posts fictional characters (Abraham, Mikhail, Roman) rather than real leadership, creating a significant due diligence gap for potential merchants.

iBetAfrica Media Platform

iBetAfrica, launched via a LinkedIn announcement by Olaitan Samuel in 2024, operates as a B2B hub for iGaming brands seeking exposure to African operators. It offers real-time betting and sports news, monthly expert webinars, “99% accurate prediction corners,” and services covering compliance, licensing, branding, and affiliate strategies. The platform functions primarily as a content and community hub rather than a transactional betting site. No standalone website could be found, and the only confirmed leader is Olaitan Samuel as Founder. The launch post also thanks “Kolade Olalekan Akintomide Akinnagbe & others” but assigns no specific roles.

Relationship and Business Model

The two entities are symbiotic: DalaPay supplies the payment processing infrastructure that iBetAfrica’s partner operators can use, while iBetAfrica serves as a lead-generation and educational channel for DalaPay. Together they position themselves as a one-stop solution for international firms entering Africa’s fragmented iGaming market, offering both technical payment rails and local market knowledge.

Regulatory and Licensing Status

DalaPay’s website claims to “stay aligned with local and international requirements,” but no specific licenses or regulatory approvals are publicly detailed. For any merchant evaluating the pair, the lack of verifiable management and licensing documentation would be a significant due diligence gap. Both companies remain privately held with no disclosed funding rounds.