Press

Press & Media Resources

Everything journalists need to know about Forj — from our founding story to our latest milestones. For press enquiries, email admin@forj.online.

About Forj

Company boilerplate

Forj is a professional matchmaking platform built for ambitious, career-driven Nigerian professionals and the African diaspora seeking intentional, long-term relationships. Founded in 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria, Forj combines LinkedIn-verified professional profiles, AI-powered compatibility scoring, and career-aware filters to create a dating experience that respects users' time, privacy, and ambition.

Unlike mainstream dating apps built for volume and casual connections, Forj optimises for alignment — matching professionals based on career values, lifestyle compatibility, and shared relationship intent. The platform is NDPR and GDPR compliant, with end-to-end encryption, AI safety monitoring, and a 6-hour response time for all user safety reports.

At a glance

Key facts

2025
Founded in Lagos, Nigeria
3
Team (Michael, Obaro, Oriname)
3
Launch cities: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt
85%
Target profile verification rate
The team

Founding team

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Obaro Samson
CEO & Legal Officer

Chief Executive Officer and Legal Officer at Forj, overseeing company strategy, governance, and legal compliance for Africa's leading professional matchmaking platform.

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Michael Abu
COO & CMO

Chief Operations Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Forj, leading operations, growth strategy, and brand development for Africa's professional matchmaking platform.

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Oriname Akeredolu
Chief Product Officer

Product leader driving the Forj experience from concept to execution. Focused on building an intuitive, safe, and effective platform for professionals seeking meaningful relationships.

Backed by

Our investors

Future Africa Techstars
Angels & Advisors
Lagos Angel Network
Brand

Brand assets

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Press contact

For interview requests, brand partnerships, and press enquiries:

admin@forj.online

Typical response time: within 24 hours.

Coverage

Recent coverage

Forj is currently in pre-launch. Coverage will appear here once published. If you are writing about professional dating in Nigeria, African tech, or relationship apps, we would love to talk — get in touch.