In a groundbreaking move within Africa’s tech industry, HOSTAFRICA, a top-tier web hosting company in South Africa, has officially acquired GO54, the Nigerian web hosting giant formerly known as WhoGoHost. This acquisition marks a major milestone in the continent’s digital infrastructure landscape.
As part of the deal, HOSTAFRICA will take full control of GO54’s operations, inheriting a robust customer base of over 100,000 users and strengthening its footprint in Nigeria’s booming digital economy.
Strategic Expansion Across Africa
Announcing the acquisition, Michael Osterloh, CEO of HOSTAFRICA, emphasized that this move is a strategic leap towards solidifying their dominance in Africa’s web hosting market.
“This strategic acquisition strengthens our position as the leading provider of web hosting and related services in Africa,” Osterloh stated.
“We are excited to leverage GO54’s strong presence in Nigeria and its innovative solutions to enhance our offerings and better serve our growing customer base.”
Leadership Transition
Following the acquisition, GO54’s founder, Opeyemi Awoyemi, took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce his resignation from the company’s board.
“Happy to announce that @GO54_hq (fka WhoGoHost) has been acquired by HOSTAFRICA. I have also resigned from the board following the sale,” Awoyemi posted.
GO54’s Legacy & Future Under HOSTAFRICA
Founded in 2007, GO54 has established itself as a powerhouse in web hosting, cloud services, and domain registration in West Africa. The company offers a wide range of services, including cloud hosting, reseller hosting, website security, web design, backup solutions, and domain reseller APIs.
With this acquisition, HOSTAFRICA is set to integrate GO54’s expertise, technology, and customer network into its expanding portfolio, ensuring enhanced digital solutions and reliable hosting services across Africa.
What This Means for Nigerian Businesses
The acquisition is expected to bring:
✅ Improved hosting services with advanced infrastructure
✅ Greater reliability and customer support from an international leader
✅ Expanded cloud and security solutions for businesses and developers
As Africa’s digital economy continues to grow, this acquisition signals a new era of enhanced web services and innovation for businesses, startups, and individuals across Nigeria and beyond.
