Kofounda: Giving Africa a Voice in the Digital Age
In a bold leap for African innovation, Nigerian tech founders Timothy Dake and Uduma Glory have unveiled Kofounda, a groundbreaking AI platform that allows users to create websites using only their voice. With just a few spoken commands, anyone can even without coding experience. can bring their online dreams to life.
Powered by Zeustek Global and ICT Solutions, Kofounda recently earned international acclaim as the only African winner of Microsoft’s Generative AI Challenge, securing a $250,000 grant. This recognition marks a defining moment for Nigeria, where millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still operate offline.
A Voice for the Digitally Underserved
For many entrepreneurs across Nigeria, owning a website has long been hindered by cost and complexity. Kofounda seeks to change that narrative.
“Most small business owners know they need websites, they just find the process too complicated or too expensive,” explained Timothy Dake, Zeustek’s CEO and technical lead. “We wanted to make technology as easy as conversation. You talk, and your website comes alive.”
Through its simple voice interface, users can say commands like “Create a bakery website with online orders and gallery”, and within minutes, Kofounda’s AI designs a fully responsive site complete with text, images, and e-commerce functionality.
The platform supports multiple Nigerian languages , including English, Yoruba, Hausa, and Pidgin, breaking both technical and linguistic barriers that have excluded many from the digital economy.
From Jummai to Kofounda: Building AI That Speaks Africa’s Language
The Kofounda team is not new to innovation. They first gained attention for Jummai, the world’s first Hausa-trained GPT model, developed for Global Integrated Education Volunteers (GIEVA).
That project taught them how to build AI systems that reflect Africa’s culture and languages.
“Our work on Jummai showed us that AI doesn’t have to be foreign,” said Dake. “It can sound, think, and serve locally. Kofounda builds on that foundation — it’s the next step in making AI tools that speak Africa’s language, literally.”
Their success in Microsoft’s challenge not only validates this vision but also positions Kofounda as a game-changer in Africa’s digital transformation journey.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Despite contributing over $18 billion to Nigeria’s GDP in 2023, the digital economy remains largely untapped, with more than 41 million SMEs still operating offline.
Kofounda directly targets this gap, offering a low-cost, high-speed alternative to traditional website builders. During early testing, users built professional websites 10 times faster than existing methods.
“We’re not just giving small businesses a tool,” said Uduma Glory, co-founder and design lead. “We’re giving them visibility. Every voice command is another entrepreneur stepping into the digital age.”
Scaling the Vision
Kofounda is set to officially launch in November 2025 via kofounda.com.ng, with plans to use Microsoft’s funding to expand language support and scale operations across West Africa by 2026.
With Zeustek Global’s expertise in AI development and a deep understanding of local needs, Kofounda aims to become a flagship product in Africa’s voice-tech revolution, one that redefines how people interact with technology.
