Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian
HostAfrica, a prominent web hosting solutions provider in Africa, has announced its plans to acquire the assets of GO54 (formerly WhoGoHost), a leading Nigerian web hosting company. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in HostAfrica’s efforts to enhance its service offerings and strengthen its presence in Africa’s burgeoning tech market.
Expanding Nigeria’s Digital Landscape
Founded in 2016 by Michael Osterloh and two European hosting experts, HostAfrica is committed to empowering entrepreneurs across the continent with cutting-edge digital solutions. Since entering the Nigerian market in 2021 under the local brand DomainKing.ng, HostAfrica has been at the forefront of delivering innovative hosting services.
GO54, one of Nigeria’s top domain and web hosting providers, manages over 100,000 domains. This acquisition will combine GO54’s local expertise with HostAfrica’s robust infrastructure to provide more advanced technological solutions and superior customer support tailored to Nigerian clients.
Benefits for GO54 Customers
Once the acquisition is finalized, GO54 customers will gain access to an expanded range of hosting services, enhanced customer support, and improved technical assistance. The integration of HostAfrica’s infrastructure and GO54’s local knowledge is expected to elevate the hosting experience, making it more responsive and customized to meet local demands.
HostAfrica’s CEO, Michael Osterloh, expressed his excitement:
“Together with the GO54 management team, we have planned this acquisition carefully. We are looking forward to teaming up and making GO54 even more relevant to our customers in Nigeria.”
Acquisition Timeline
The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in January 2025. HostAfrica remains committed to a seamless transition, ensuring minimal disruption to GO54’s operations while building a unified hosting powerhouse in Africa.
About HostAfrica
HostAfrica has rapidly become a key player in Africa’s digital ecosystem, offering comprehensive hosting solutions such as website hosting, e-commerce platforms, and VPS services to over 70,000 clients. Following its expansion into Kenya in 2022, the company continues to solidify its presence across the continent.
Known for its exceptional customer service, HostAfrica boasts a 4.9 out of 5 rating on HelloPeter, reflecting its dedication to personalized assistance and industry-leading response times.
With this acquisition, HostAfrica aims to drive further growth and innovation in Africa’s digital economy, empowering businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive online.
Media Contact
Email: marketing@HostAfrica.com
Address: 12 Helena Ave, Helena Heights, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
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