One of Africa’s most respected tech pioneers, Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse, has passed away following a cardiac arrest on Monday, September 16, 2024.
The 61-year-old, was the founder and Chairman of SoFTribe, a leading software development firm based in Ghana and West Africa.
Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse was recently recognised by Google after the tech giant named one of its meeting rooms after him in honour of his contributions in the tech space.
Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse had been working and living in Sierra Leone for several years.
The BBC once described Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse as “The Bill Gates of Africa” for his outstanding contribution to the continent’s software engineering landscape.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1963, Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse made significant strides in the tech landscape over the decades. His company, SoFTribe, has pioneered groundbreaking products such as government payroll systems, nationwide utility billing systems, security alert systems, and ERP systems, among others.
He is a product of Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast. He also attended Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, and Texas State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology.
Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse leaves behind a legacy as one of Africa’s most influential figures in the technology landscape.
Meanwhile, friends, family, and sympathizers have taken to social media to express their condolences.
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