WeChat Suddenly Leaves Nigeria What happened?

What Happened: WeChat
Suddenly Leaves Nigeria

WeChat, which was initially released in the
year 2011 is a mobile text and voice
messaging communication service that is
developed by Chinese firm, Tencent.

Over the
years, it has labeled itself as one of the top
messaging apps in the world.

In Africa, it is
been managed by Naspers as it is one of the
investors in Tencent.


Meanwhile, WeChat app is not leaving
Nigeria but their physical office. So all the
people that are registered on the platform will
continue using it as before.


According to Innovation village WeChat is
closing down its offices in Nigeria and
reportedly moving to South Africa.




It is understood that WeChat Nigeria office
has been on record in aggressive publicity
and PR for some months.

Although,
collaborations with Nigerian startups is part
of their activities in the country.