Faruk Ikenna Umar

Umar Ikenna King is a visionary Nigerian tech entrepreneur, innovator, and founder of Uking Tech Ltd, a forward-thinking company at the intersection of blockchain, immersive technology, and digital empowerment. With a deep passion for using technology to solve real African problems, Umar is building digital tools and platforms that empower youth, bridge economic gaps, and reshape the future of trade, agriculture, education, and entertainment across the continent.

Raised by experience more than privilege, Umar's resilience has shaped his mission: to make innovation accessible, relevant, and profitable for Africans. As a single father, his drive is personal and profound—using his journey not just to build wealth, but to create opportunity and leave a legacy his son and community can be proud of.

Umar is the brain behind BlockVest, a revolutionary blockchain-powered agric-real estate investment platform. With BlockVest, people can invest in farmland through tokenized assets and earn returns as crops are harvested—creating a model that merges agriculture, digital finance (DeFi), and inclusive investment. It’s a bold solution to food security, youth unemployment, and inaccessible capital—all through smart, transparent technology.

He’s also pioneering VR Live Streaming, building immersive experiences for church services, music, education, and entertainment—starting with Nigeria’s creative industry. By connecting physical events to virtual audiences, Umar is redefining how Africans engage, learn, and express themselves in the digital era.

Beyond platforms, Umar is building a personal brand around “Tech for Impact in Africa”, promoting innovation not just as a trend, but as a tool for youth empowerment, skill development, and economic freedom. From launching mobile apps to mentoring young developers, his work reflects his belief that Africa doesn’t lack talent—just access and opportunity.

He participated in the Digital for All Challenge 2.0, which sharpened his digital literacy, leadership, and problem-solving skills—giving him practical tools he now applies in managing projects, mentoring others, and scaling his ventures. Whether it's building user-friendly apps with Flutter or pitching his startup to incubators like Orange Corners Nigeria, Umar brings strategic vision and hands-on execution to every table.

Currently, he's leading multiple innovative projects:

BlockVest: Tokenized investment platform for agriculture and farmland, driving food security and digital wealth creation.

Lifestyle App: A mobile platform connecting users to local artisans (like tailors, makeup artists, etc.) with booking, payment, and chat features.

VR Education & Skill Transfer: Using immersive reality to teach digital and handy skills in rural and urban Africa.

As an entrepreneur, he believes the future belongs to creators who build for their people. As a father, he believes that legacy is more than wealth—it’s impact. And as a leader, he believes Africa’s digital revolution must include everyone.

Umar continues to push boundaries, build partnerships, and inspire a new generation of African builders. Whether pitching to global investors or teaching someone how to download a wallet, his goal is simple: empower Africa through tech, one innovation at a time.