About us

Then

We began by connecting artisans to global markets while empowering young and marginalised entrepreneurs to succeed in today’s digital economy.

Now

Now, we’re expanding our mission to map and empower all producers — from creatives to farmers — through data and infrastructure

ABOUT AFRIAccess

From Marketplace to Infrastructure

AFRIAccess began as an online marketplace celebrating African creativity — connecting artists, makers, and lifestyle producers to global buyers. Through that journey, we discovered something deeper: the biggest gap wasn’t visibility, it was infrastructure.

Across Africa, producers; from basket weavers to smallholder farmers, face the same barriers: limited access to data, weak logistics, and fragmented market systems.We realised that empowering producers required more than a platform to sell; it demanded a system to connect, document, and scale.That’s why AFRIAccess is evolving.

Our Evolution

AFRIAccess is now building the infrastructure and intelligence layer that connects Africa’s producers; from craft to crop — to market, data, and opportunity. We’re mapping producers across sectors, collecting data that drives inclusion, and supporting growth through both digital and physical infrastructure.

Our e-commerce platform remains the first expression of this ecosystem - a live pilot that showcases how creative producers can be mapped, supported, and empowered to reach global markets. Each product sold tells a story, not just of artistry, but of Africa’s production power.

Our Why

Reclaiming Africa’s Production StoryAFRIAccess was born out of connection - inspired by young creatives in Kibera, Kenya, whose resilience and ingenuity revealed the heartbeat of African production. Their stories reflected a wider truth: Africa’s greatest resource isn’t raw material, it’s human creativity.We exist to make that creativity visible, measurable, and valuable, turning Africa’s producers into global players in the digital economy.

Our How

Mapping Africa’s ProducersWe connect and empower producers through three layers of infrastructure:

1. Digital Infrastructure – producer mapping, data systems, and storytelling tools.

2. Physical Infrastructure: mobile processing units, logistics, and local production hubs.

3. Market Infrastructure: e-commerce tools that connect producers directly with global buyers.

This interconnected system helps Africa move from individual production to shared prosperity; creating an ecosystem where every artisan, farmer, and maker has a place and a presence.

Our What: The AFRIAccess Ecosystem

AFRIAccess brings together the people, platforms, and partnerships redefining African production.The Marketplace: A curated platform showcasing African art, accessories, and lifestyle products.The Map: Data-driven producer profiles that trace production journeys from origin to market.The Movement: A storytelling engine illuminating Africa’s creative and agricultural brilliance.Together, they form an ecosystem where production meets technology, creativity meets commerce, and data meets dignity.

Our Vision

To illuminate Africa’s production ecosystem — from the creative to the agricultural, through data, technology, and storytelling. Creating an Africa that produces with purpose and connects with confidence.