Sokofa was born from a simple dream, to bring the richness of Africa’s creativity and craftsmanship to the world in a way that is both honest and beautiful.

The idea first took shape in the heart of Tope Abuloye, an entrepreneur whose passion for business and African culture has always run deep. After starting BuyAvrika, a platform that focused on African art, Tope saw firsthand how much untapped talent and potential lived across the continent. But he also saw how many barriers African creators faced in reaching global buyers. That experience planted a seed that would later grow into something much larger.

As life took Tope to Edinburgh for further studies in marketing and entrepreneurship, his vision only became clearer. Being away from home brought a new appreciation for the textures, colors, stories, and soul of Africa. He wanted people everywhere to feel that same pride and connection, and to make it easy for the world to shop from Africa, not just for Africa.