The Global Directory for
Black & African-Owned Businesses
From Lagos to London, Nairobi to New Orleans — we’re uniting the global African diaspora through visibility, community, and commerce.
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10 curated categories across the global diaspora
Featured Businesses
Handpicked from across the diaspora
Sankofa Kitchen Brixton
Authentic West African restaurant serving jollof, suya and fufu.
AfroTech Mobile App Development
Cross-platform mobile apps for African markets.
Kibuku Rabbit Farm
Modern rabbit breeding — quality meat, fur, and organic fertilizer for the agribusiness sector.
Why List Your Brand?
Getting listed on SankofaX instantly places your brand in front of a global audience actively looking to support Black and African-owned businesses.
Global Visibility
Appear in location-based, category-based, and cultural keyword searches across the diaspora.
Credibility
Be part of a verified ecosystem of trusted diaspora businesses with reviews and a professional profile.
Connection
Get discovered by collaborators, clients, and new audiences who want to support you.
Promotion
Get featured in our newsletters, blogs, and on social media.
Performance Insights
Track how many people view or save your profile with your business dashboard.
Fair Pricing for a Global Community
We recognize the economic differences between regions, and we believe equitable access is non-negotiable. That’s why we offer tiered pricing.
GLOBAL NORTH
(United States, UK, Canada, EU, Australia, etc.)
Not sure which region you fall into? We’ll verify your location at signup and apply the appropriate rate automatically.
Starter
Free plan, get discovered on SankofaX.
- 1 listing
- Basic analytics
- Community support
Directory Basic
Full profile listing, search inclusion, one featured tag.
- Full profile listing
- Included in directory search
- One featured tag
Directory Pro
Priority search placement, image gallery, promo slots.
- Everything in Basic
- Priority search placement
- Image gallery
- Promo slots
Growth
Perfect for growing businesses.
- 5 listings
- 1 featured slot
- Full analytics
- Email support
Directory Elite
Homepage feature, monthly social media spotlight, article/blog feature.
- Everything in Pro
- Homepage feature
- Monthly social media spotlight
- Article / blog feature
Pro
For established businesses ready to dominate.
- 20 listings
- 5 featured slots
- Priority support
- CRM access
Enterprise
Unlimited power for large organisations.
- Unlimited listings
- Dedicated manager
- API access
- White-label
Global South pricing available — up to 60% less than Global North rates
Our Mission
SankofaX exists to amplify the reach, recognition, and resilience of Black-owned businesses across the globe — because we believe that economic liberation is the foundation of cultural empowerment, and connection is where it begins.
Our Vision
To become the largest, most inclusive digital directory for Black-owned businesses across the diaspora — a place where heritage, innovation, and community come together to thrive.
What Clients Are Saying
Real stories from real members of the diaspora
“SankofaX brought a whole new wave of customers to Sankofa Kitchen. Within weeks of listing, our weekend bookings doubled!”
Zuri Mensah
Restaurant Owner – London, UK
“The CRM tools alone are worth it. We manage all our leads in one place and the featured listing keeps us at the top of search.”
Kofi Osei
Tech Founder – New York, USA
“As a small fashion label, visibility is everything. SankofaX connected Kente and Co. with customers across the diaspora.”
Nia Kamara
Fashion Designer – Atlanta, USA
“I discovered so many amazing Black-owned restaurants through SankofaX. It has become my go-to for finding authentic food.”
Marcus Williams
Food Lover – London, UK
Latest from the Blog
Insights and guides for the diaspora community
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We are rolling out powerful new tools to help business owners get discovered and manage their customers.
Diaspora Investment Summit Comes to Nairobi This Autumn
Founders, investors and diaspora leaders will gather in Nairobi to unlock cross-border opportunities.
How Kente and Co. Grew From a Market Stall to a Global Brand
A decade ago it was a single stall. Today Kente and Co. ships handcrafted garments to customers on four continents.
Got Questions?
Everything you need to know about SankofaX
No. SankofaX is a directory — we help people find, connect with, and support Black-owned businesses across the globe. We don’t facilitate transactions; we facilitate visibility.
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