Univasa, a licensed mobility and connectivity solutions provider, has entered into a strategic part­nership with Kalabash54, the fin­tech subsidiary of the Wakanow Group, to roll out a Travel Data eSIM product designed for inter­national travellers.

The offering, now available on the Wakanow.com platform, allows users to access and acti­vate mobile Travel Data plans as part of the travel booking process, eliminating the hassle of sourcing connectivity abroad.

With rising demand for digi­tal-first solutions in the travel and mobility space, the collaboration is aimed at delivering seamless, bor­derless connectivity for travellers from Africa and beyond.

Under the agreement, Univa­sa will power the backend Travel Data infrastructure, while Kala­bash54 will drive the technology integration. The service is listed directly on wakanow.com.

Speaking on the development at a press conference held on Wednesday in Lekki Phase 1, La­gos, the Chief Executive Officer of Univasa, Ben Adeniyi, said the partnership is a timely response to the evolving needs of modern travellers.

“This partnership gives trav­ellers access to high-quality, af­fordable Travel Data services in over 190 countries — all without swapping SIM cards. It’s seamless, secure, and exactly what modern travel requires,” he said.

He added that working with Kalabash54 provides Univasa with the right blend of technical support and market access.

“Partnering with Kalabash54 gives us the right technology and distribution synergy to scale this service while delivering on our promise of innovation and mobil­ity,” Adeniyi noted.

The Travel Data eSIM is embed­ded directly into Wakanow’s book­ing flow, allowing customers to purchase mobile data plans at the same time they book their flights. This removes the friction of sourc­ing local SIM cards, dealing with roaming charges, or encountering connectivity gaps upon arrival.

Also speaking, the Chief Exec­utive Officer of Kalabash54, Mr. Ladi Ojuri, said the initiative rein­forces the firm’s mission to provide intelligent, tech-enabled solutions that enhance the travel experience.

“We’re building the future of travel services where payments, connectivity, and convenience all converge. With Univasa, we are solving a real problem many trav­ellers face, staying connected easily once they arrive at their destina­tion,” Ojuri said.

He explained that the Travel Data service forms part of Kala­bash54’s broader vision to create lifestyle infrastructure for the Af­rican traveller.

“Our ambition is to deliver infrastructure that meets the Af­rican traveller at every step. This partnership is a win for the digi­tally savvy customer who expects everything, including Travel Data connectivity, to be handled before take-off,” he added.

The service is backed by Uni­vasa’s global Travel Data infra­structure and eSIM API, ensuring real-time activation and reliable performance across supported destinations.

With this development, Wakanow Group, through Kala­bash54, continues to deepen its digital footprint across Africa’s travel tech ecosystem, offering customers a one-stop platform for flights, accommodation, payments, and Travel Data connectivity.