Afcomz (African Communities) is a mobile app and platform created to connect people with African businesses, culture, and events. While it highlights African excellence, the platform welcomes everyone interested in exploring and supporting African offerings.

Founded in the UK in 2025 by U. Udoh, Afcomz is guided by values of integrity, unity, and respect. Inspired by his community involvement and local initiatives in Northampton, Mr. Udoh identified the lack of a unified platform for African-owned businesses and cultural events. This gap made it difficult for customers to find authentic services such as African salons, restaurants, and grocery stores, and for business owners to reach their audience effectively.

Aims and Core Values

Afcomz was developed with the following aims:

Provide a central platform for African-owned businesses in the UK to showcase products and services, including home-based and mobile ventures.

Offer a hub for discovering African cultural events, festivals, and community gatherings.

Bridge communication between business owners, event organizers, and customers.

Promote inclusivity by making African culture and enterprises accessible to everyone.

Support entrepreneurs with accessible and efficient digital marketing tools.

Contribute to the UK’s social and economic growth by fostering collaboration and awareness.

These objectives are guided by Afcomz’s core values represented as GRUIIAP — Growth, Respect, Unity, Innovation, Integrity, Accessibility, and Progress. These principles ensure that Afcomz maintains transparency and community focus in all its operations.

Services and Features

Afcomz uses a subscription model for businesses, while customers can use the platform at no cost. It functions as a direct bridge between users and service providers. Core features include:

Location Search: Discover nearby African-owned businesses and services.

Chat System: Communicate directly with businesses for inquiries or bookings.

Reviews and Insights: View feedback and business performance metrics.

Notification Panel: Stay informed about new listings, offers, and events.

Secure Payments: Make safe and reliable transactions within the app.

Afcomz offers three subscription tiers tailored to different business needs:

Regular: Basic listing for mobile or home-based businesses.

Premium: Advanced tools for stationary businesses, with extended visibility.

Mega: Designed for event organizers and larger campaigns, including advert management and promotional visibility.

Event organizers can also use Afcomz to list events, manage attendees, and handle ticket sales efficiently.

Partnerships and Impact

Afcomz collaborates with business owners, event organizers, and community representatives to enhance professional standards and encourage sustainable growth. Its structure provides measurable benefits such as:

Visibility: Centralized exposure for African-owned businesses.

Support for Small Enterprises: Affordable access to digital promotion tools.

Economic Contribution: Encouraging entrepreneurship and local job creation.

Cultural Connection: Strengthening relationships between diverse communities through shared experiences.

Marketing and Future Goals

Afcomz applies a focused growth strategy that includes digital outreach, partnerships, and community engagement to build awareness. Future plans include expanding to additional countries and integrating AI-driven and e-commerce functionalities.

The long-term vision is to create a unified global hub that connects African culture, businesses, and communities through technology — fostering access, awareness, and opportunity for all.