Africlana Team

The Minds Building the Future of African Trade

From cross-border escrow architecture to artisan community outreach, our team is united by one mission: delivering African craftsmanship globally with verified trust.

John Doe
Lagos, Nigeria
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

John Doe

Passionate about bridging diaspora commerce with authentic African artisans. Championing trust, escrow transparency, and cross-border innovation for the next generation of African global trade.

Leadership
Amara Okonjo
Nairobi, Kenya
Head of Product & Design

Amara Okonjo

Crafting intuitive, accessible digital experiences that honor authentic African heritage while setting a new standard for modern mobile e-commerce and seller storytelling.

Product & Engineering
Kwame Asante
Accra, Ghana
Lead Software Architect

Kwame Asante

Building bulletproof escrow infrastructure, cross-border payment gateways, and real-time shipping tracking to make African commerce secure and lightning fast globally.

Product & Engineering
Fatima Al-Mansoor
London, UK
Head of Trust, Safety & Escrow

Fatima Al-Mansoor

Overseeing merchant verification, dispute mediation, and escrow risk controls to guarantee every single buyer and seller transacts with verified peace of mind.

Operations & Trust
Babajide Adeleke
Kigali, Rwanda
Head of Global Logistics & Fulfillment

Babajide Adeleke

Managing cross-border freight routes, customs clearance, and courier partnerships across 30+ countries to ensure swift, doorstep delivery from Africa to the diaspora.

Operations & Trust
Zainab Diop
Dakar, Senegal
Merchant Community & Growth Lead

Zainab Diop

Onboarding and mentoring local artisans, tailors, and food producers across the continent, helping local small businesses scale to hundreds of international customers.

Growth & Community
David Mensah
Toronto, Canada
Brand Strategy & Communications

David Mensah

Telling the vibrant stories of African craftsmanship, food heritage, and modern culture to diaspora audiences across North America, Europe, and beyond.

Growth & Community
Chioma Nwosu
Abuja, Nigeria
Customer Experience & Support Lead

Chioma Nwosu

Dedicated to providing 24/7 empathetic, high-touch support for buyers and artisans, ensuring every inquiry is resolved swiftly and transparently.

Operations & Trust

Want to join our mission or partner with us?

We are expanding our team and merchant network across Africa, Europe, and North America. Whether you are an artisan, logistics partner, or engineer, we would love to hear from you.