Africa-Press – Eswatini. In a world where big tech often starts in Silicon Valley, one groundbreaking innovation emerged from a student project in Eswatini.
Top-Hat Group Inc. began as a simple university project, but today, it’s reshaping the way businesses and individuals in Africa use technology.
Founded in 2020 by Sebenele Mabuza from Mankayane while he was still a student at Limkokwing University, the company was first known as Top Hat Software Solutions. Sebenele’s goal was clear from the beginning: to build practical, innovative solutions that improve everyday life and business operations.
“As the founder of Top-Hat Group Inc, I was inspired to turn a university project into a multi-sector tech company by the potential I saw in leveraging technology to solve real-world problems across various sectors,” said Mabuza. “The initial idea stemmed from a desire to create innovative solutions that could enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experiences.” His early work focused on IT services, and the impact was immediate, attracting attention from students and professionals alike.
The turning point came in 2021 when the company was awarded the Tan-Sri Limkokwing Award for Entrepreneurship. This prestigious recognition marked Top-Hat as a rising force in the tech world. It celebrated the company’s creativity, resilience, and potential for large-scale impact.
“In the early stages, what kept me going was the passion for innovation, the Tan-Sri Limkokwing Award for Entrepreneurship, and the positive feedback from early users who benefited from our services, making a meaningful impact in the tech industry,” he reflected.
Energized by the award, Mabuza and his team expanded the company’s vision, leading to a rebrand that reflected their growing ambitions. Top-Hat IT Solutions & Financial Services evolved into Top-Hat Group Inc, a name that now carries weight across the IT, financial, digital, and logistics sectors.
Since then, the company has rapidly grown its footprint, developing high-impact digital products and services tailored to the African market. One of its most impressive innovations is Vuka AI, an all-in-one artificial intelligence powerhouse. Vuka AI was created to simplify content creation, automate repetitive tasks, and boost productivity for creators, businesses, and developers.
The platform offers a wide range of tools such as smart AI chat, an AI writer, image and video generation, speech-to-text transcription, coding support, voiceovers, voice isolators, and even WhatsApp marketing automation. These tools are powered by leading-edge models like GPT, Gemini, and Grok, putting powerful AI directly in the hands of everyday users.
Anyone can interact with Vuka AI through its chatbot for intelligent conversations, or explore the platform’s full suite of tools for content creation and automation. Whether you’re a small business owner in Mbabane, a digital marketer in Lagos, or a student in Nairobi, Vuka AI makes it easy to harness the power of advanced technology.
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