Fela Bank-Olemoh, Founder of Knit Technologies, unveiled a new listing and ticketing app, Knit, aiming to transform commerce and community connections in Nigeria through digital technology. Speaking at the launch, Bank-Olemoh emphasized that digital platforms like Knit could expand market access for businesses, allowing them to reach customers more efficiently. “Digital technology holds immense potential to reshape commerce and business in Nigeria,” he noted.

The Knit app uses location-driven and interest-based technology to connect users to events and activities nearby. It combines event discovery, interest-based recommendations, and social networking with ticketing and analytics, providing a seamless experience for users and event organizers alike. The app also allows users to create, promote, and monetize events on the platform, and includes unique features like social networking for direct user interaction, weather forecasting for event planners, and QR code integration for fast, secure ticketing.

“We’re excited to introduce Knit as a user-friendly, robust solution for organizing and attending events in Nigeria and beyond,” Bank-Olemoh stated. He highlighted that the app was developed to address the needs of the event industry, offering an innovative platform where organizers can reach audiences quickly and cost-effectively.

The platform’s design focuses on simplicity, aiming to foster meaningful connections and streamline the event management process. The social networking features allow users to share messages, videos, and updates with connections within the app, creating a vibrant, community-focused digital space for discovering local events and forming connections.