Folasade Akinseye

Nigerian logistics innovator disrupting African supply chains through Sokoor platform

Folasade Akinseye is a trailblazing tech entrepreneur and founder of Sokoor Logistics, a Nigerian-based platform revolutionizing freight management in West Africa. Launching in 2015 during Nigeria's economic crisis, her company created the continent's first digital freight marketplace connecting shippers with verified transporters. This innovation reduced logistics costs for SMEs by up to 40% while cutting delivery times by 30%, addressing a critical bottleneck in Africa's $3 trillion informal economy. Akinseye's approach integrates blockchain technology for transparent payment systems and AI-powered route optimization, making her platform a model for the continent's logistics future.

Operating across 15 African countries, Sokoor has processed over 150,000 shipments and enabled $250 million in trade since inception. Akinseye's impact extends beyond business - her 'Women in Logistics' initiative has trained 2,000 female entrepreneurs in supply chain management, creating economic opportunities in male-dominated industries. Featured in Wired Magazine and Bloomberg, her work has positioned Nigeria as a tech hub for continental logistics solutions. Akinseye was named one of Africa's 100 Most Influential Women by Forbes in 2022 and received the African Business Award for Logistics Innovation. Her vision of a connected African logistics network through technology is transforming how goods move across the continent's diverse markets.