Choplife Gaming strengthens Rwanda’s economy with $11.7m in taxes
Established by music star Mr Eazi, Choplife Gaming boosts Rwanda’s gaming sector while supporting economic growth.
Rwanda.- Choplife Gaming, a prominent Pan-African gaming operator founded by Nigerian musician Oluwatosin Ajibade, known as Mr Eazi, has made a significant mark in Rwanda’s gambling sector, remitting RWF17 bn ($11.7m) in taxes since entering the market in October 2022.
While Ajibade’s business empire spans music, entertainment, technology and finance, Choplife Gaming is his dedicated venture in the gaming sector, actively expanding operations in Rwanda. The company provides sports betting, casino and virtual gaming services, quickly establishing itself as a key, compliant and commercially successful operator in Rwanda’s fast-growing gaming market.
Ajibade described the tax payments as proof of Choplife Gaming’s commitment to Rwanda’s gaming ecosystem. “Since October 2022, Choplife Gaming has contributed over 17 billion RWF in taxes. This progress is only possible because of a regulatory environment that fosters growth and partnership,” he said in a press release.
Ajibade highlighted his ongoing engagement with Rwanda Revenue Authority Commissioner General Rene Niwenshuti to reinforce collaboration between operators and regulators. “We remain committed to operating at the highest standards of compliance and are excited about the future of our work in Rwanda,” he added.
Gaming success meets Rwanda’s economic ambitions
Choplife’s contribution reflects not only significant gaming activity but also alignment with Rwanda’s push for revenue mobilisation and economic diversification. Its expansion in the country is expected to support private-sector investment, create jobs and foster public-private partnerships across East Africa’s gaming market.
The $11.7m payments come amid a major overhaul of Rwanda’s gaming regulations, which raised the tax on gross gambling revenue from 13 per cent to 40 per cent and the withholding tax on winnings from 15 per cent to 25 per cent. These reforms aim to support Rwanda’s medium-term economic growth targets and are part of the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2).
Beyond Rwanda, Choplife Gaming is part of Ajibade’s broader business empire, spanning music, entertainment, technology and finance. In the gaming sector, Choplife is also leveraging an international licensing agreement with betPawa in Nigeria, expanding its footprint in sports betting operations.
