Eko Heritage Award cements HoganHost’s rise as one of Africa’s fastest-growing web hosting companies

HoganHost’s emergence as Web Hosting Company of the Year at the 6th Eko Heritage Awards marks more than another industry accolade. It reinforces the company’s rapid transformation from a Nigerian web hosting startup into one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure providers, following a series of strategic expansions that have reshaped its position within the continent’s technology ecosystem.

The cloud infrastructure and web hosting company received the People’s Choice award on Saturday, July 25, 2026, during the 6th Eko Heritage Awards held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, where leading individuals, organizations and brands were recognized for excellence, innovation and impact across business, technology, entrepreneurship and the creative industry.

HoganHost secured the honour ahead of fellow web hosting companies QServers and Harmon Web, with the People’s Choice category reflecting public confidence and the support of customers across the technology community.

The recognition comes at a defining moment for the company. Over the past year, HoganHost has accelerated its growth through strategic acquisitions, international expansion and significant investments in cloud infrastructure, strengthening its position as one of Nigeria’s leading web hosting companies while steadily expanding its influence across Africa.

Receiving the award, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Efiok Hogan dedicated the recognition to the customers and partners who have supported the company’s journey.

“This recognition is particularly meaningful because it comes from the people we serve. Every website we host, every domain we register and every business we help establish online represents a relationship built on trust. We are grateful to our customers, partners and our incredible team whose dedication has made this achievement possible.”

Hogan said the award represents another milestone in the company’s long-term ambition of becoming Africa’s leading web hosting and cloud infrastructure provider.

“Our ambition is to become the number one web hosting company in Africa, and that journey is already well underway. The recent acquisition of ZuumHost and our growing accreditations across several African countries demonstrate our commitment to building a truly Pan-African digital infrastructure company. We are investing in technology, expanding our footprint and creating solutions that will empower businesses across the continent to compete globally.”

Much of HoganHost’s recent momentum has been driven by strategic expansion. Earlier this year, the company completed the acquisition of ZuumHost, one of Nigeria’s established web hosting providers and an accredited .ng domain registrar.

Rather than absorb the business into its existing operations, HoganHost retained ZuumHost as an independent subsidiary, preserving its brand identity and customer relationships while integrating it into HoganHost’s broader infrastructure and technology ecosystem. Joseph Efiok Hogan now serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZuumHost, while HoganHost Co-Founder Atim Hogan serves as Vice Chairman, providing long-term strategic leadership.

The acquisition significantly strengthened HoganHost’s domestic market position while advancing its strategy of building a multi-brand digital infrastructure group capable of serving businesses across Africa. Industry observers described the transaction as a notable example of indigenous technology companies expanding through acquisitions while preserving established local brands.

The company has also expanded beyond Nigeria’s borders through the recent acquisition of nine international domain accreditations, allowing customers to register a wider range of country-specific and global domain extensions.

According to HoganHost, the expansion strengthens its presence across multiple African markets while making localized domain registration services more accessible for businesses operating internationally. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to remove barriers to digital adoption and enable African entrepreneurs and enterprises to establish credible online identities across regional and global markets.

Beyond domain services, HoganHost has continued investing heavily in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, automation technologies and strategic registry partnerships. Those investments are designed to provide businesses with reliable, scalable and globally competitive hosting infrastructure while supporting Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

Founded by Joseph Efiok Hogan and Atim Hogan, HoganHost today serves businesses, startups, developers and organizations across multiple markets through a portfolio that includes web hosting, cloud hosting, dedicated servers, domain registration, enterprise infrastructure and a range of digital solutions powering thousands of websites.

While the Eko Heritage Award recognizes excellence over the past year, it also reflects the broader trajectory of a company that has rapidly expanded beyond its Nigerian roots. As competition among Africa’s digital infrastructure providers intensifies, HoganHost continues to position itself as a Pan African technology company building the infrastructure that will power the continent’s next generation of digital businesses.