In 2023, a dynamic community of over 6,000 business owners and marketers across platforms united to share insights, challenges, and growth strategies. Through this collaborative environment, it became evident that the major need across the board was an effective solution to drive sales and business growth. Responding to this, SokoSQ was developed in 2024 to create stores designed to sell independently, combining cutting-edge technology and user-centric features for African business owners.
"We didn't just build a platform; we cultivated a community first," said Ezeala Adaugo, one of the co-founders, a Senior Marketing Professional. With a wealth of experience in e-commerce—having run her small businesses and worked with multinational and local B2C, B2B2C, and B2B brands—she brings invaluable insights to SokoSQ's mission. “We listened to the needs of our community and built a platform that directly addresses their most pressing challenge: sales. Our goal is to empower business owners in Africa with smart stores that leverage advanced technology to drive growth.”
In just three weeks after its initial launch, SokoSQ witnessed remarkable traction. Over 100 businesses had set up live stores on the platform, collectively uploading nearly 1,000 product variations. This rapid adoption underscores the platform's immediate value and the eagerness of African business owners to embrace advanced technology for growth.
SokoSQ’s key features are AI-powered smart stores, seamless marketing Integrations, and automated processes for tracking and financial record-keeping.
The first version of the platform is now available. In the coming months, the second version will introduce even more tools and integrations, all designed to help business owners get the best services and drive sales.
Franklin Ugwu, a Senior Software Engineer and Co-Founder, adds, "Our features are the result of countless discussions and feedback sessions with our community. SokoSQ stores are designed to adapt, learn, and sell more effectively over time, directly addressing the challenges our members face daily."
SokoSQ is a pioneering social commerce platform with advanced sales tools and community-driven innovation. For more information or to join the SokoSQ community, visit www.sokosq.com.
