Empowering African Commerce

We're building the future of African e-commerce, one business at a time. Our mission is to provide African entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in the digital economy.

Our Mission

Our Mission & Vision

Afristores was founded in 2017 with a clear vision: to democratize e-commerce across Africa by providing affordable, accessible, and powerful tools for businesses of all sizes.

We believe that African entrepreneurs deserve world-class technology solutions tailored to their unique markets, payment systems, and logistical challenges.

Our platform is designed specifically for the African context, with support for local payment methods, multi-currency transactions, and logistics solutions that work across the continent.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do at Afristores

Community First

We prioritize the success of our merchants and build features based on their real needs and feedback.

Innovation

We continuously evolve our platform to incorporate the latest technologies and e-commerce best practices.

Partnership

We work closely with payment providers, logistics companies, and other partners to create seamless experiences.

Pan-African Focus

Our solutions are designed specifically for the diverse markets and challenges across the African continent.

Security & Trust

We maintain the highest standards of security and reliability to protect our merchants and their customers.

Growth Mindset

We're committed to helping businesses scale from small startups to continent-wide enterprises.

Meet Our Leadership

The passionate team driving Afristores forward

CEO

Isreal Esom

CEO & Founder

Full-stack developer with 20+ years of software development experience and deep expertise in African retail markets.

CTO

Nelson Ugochukwu

Chief Technology Officer

Software architect with expertise in building scalable platforms for emerging markets.

COO

Jane Goodness

Chief Operations Officer

Operations specialist with deep knowledge of African logistics and supply chains.

CMO

Victory Donald

Chief Marketing Officer

Marketing strategist with a track record of building brands across African markets.

Join the Afristores Movement

Become part of the growing community of African entrepreneurs building successful online businesses

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