In a bold leap for African innovation, Nigerian tech founders Timothy Dake and Uduma Glory have unveiled Kofounda, a groundbreaking platform that lets users create websites using only their voice. With a few spoken commands, anyone — even without coding skills — can now bring their online dreams to life.
The invention, powered by Zeustek Global and ICT Solutions, recently earned international acclaim as the only African winner of Microsoft’s Generative AI Challenge, securing a $250,000 grant. It’s a defining moment for a country where millions of small and medium businesses still operate offline.
A Voice for the Digitally Underserved
For many entrepreneurs across Nigeria, the dream of owning a website has long been hindered by cost and complexity. But Kofounda is rewriting that story.
“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 a simple voice interface, users can say things 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 even e-commerce features.
The platform supports multiple Nigerian languages, including English, Yoruba, Hausa, and Pidgin, breaking down not just technical barriers but also linguistic ones.
Co-founder Uduma Glory, who leads design and frontend strategy, highlighted the product’s inclusivity:
“Kofounda was built for Africans who may not be tech experts but have brilliant ideas. Everyone can speak their vision — that’s the beauty of it.”
Building on a Legacy of AI Innovation
The team behind Kofounda isn’t 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 design AI that truly reflects Africa’s culture and languages.
“Our work on Jummai showed us that AI doesn’t have to be foreign,” Dake said. “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 validated that vision but also positioned Kofounda as a potential game-changer in Africa’s digital transformation.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Despite contributing over $18 billion to Nigeria’s GDP in 2023, the country’s digital economy remains largely untapped — with more than 41 million SMEs still 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 Glory. “We’re giving them visibility. Every voice command is another entrepreneur stepping into the digital age.”
Scaling the Vision
Launching officially in November 2025 via kofounda.com.ng, the startup plans to use Microsoft’s funding to expand language options and scale operations across West Africa by 2026.
With Zeustek Global’s expertise in AI and deep local understanding, Kofounda aims to become a flagship product in Africa’s voice-tech revolution — one that transforms how people interact with technology.
As Dake puts it:
“We’ve built a platform where creativity doesn’t need a keyboard — just your voice and your imagination.”
About Zeustek Global
Founded by Timothy Dake, Zeustek Global and ICT Solutions is a Nigerian technology company developing AI-driven tools for the African market. The company first gained international recognition for Jummai, the first Hausa language GPT model, and now leads the charge in accessible, culturally relevant AI solutions through Kofounda.
