About - Coachfrika

The Why:

We started Coachfrika with a simple, radical belief: the future of Africa is being written every day in its classrooms. But we saw a crisis. We saw passionate educators feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and undervalued—a silent burnout putting our children's future at risk. We knew that to unlock Africa's destiny as a global hub of innovation, we had to start by investing in its most critical asset: the teacher.

The How and What:

Coachfrika is more than an EdTech platform; we are a movement to restore dignity, passion, and power to the teaching profession. We don't just offer skills; we provide a dedicated one-on-one coach for every teacher, a mentor to help them navigate the challenges of the modern classroom and become a confident leader. Critically, we empower them with connections to new opportunities, creating pathways to the financial resilience they deserve.

Our Unique Approach

A Partnership for Growth

Our approach is built on a foundation of trust and personal connection. We believe true growth doesn't happen in a one-size-fits-all workshop. It happens in a partnership.

Listen First: We start by understanding each teacher's unique challenges and aspirations.

Coach, Don't Just Teach: Our expert coaches provide personalized guidance, helping teachers build on their strengths and master new strategies.

Empower Action: We connect theory to practice, equipping teachers with the tools and confidence to create immediate impact in their classrooms and connect them to opportunities.

Build Community: We create a supportive network where teachers can share, learn, and grow together, ending the professional isolation for good.

Meet the Team Fuelled by a Shared Mission

We are a team of educators, innovators, and strategists united by a single belief: an empowered teacher can change the world.

Afeez Iyiola

FOUNDER

I founded Coachfrika because I believe that investing in a teacher is the highest-leverage investment we can make in our continent's future.

Solomon Asuquo

Head of Coaches

My passion is helping teachers rediscover the joy and purpose that first brought them to the classroom.

Ufuoma Emmanuel

Teacher Development Officer

My work is dedicated to crafting the development journeys that help teachers unlock their full potential and transform their classrooms.

Toheeb Opeyemi

Fullstack Developer

I write code to build the bridge that connects a dedicated coach with a teacher who needs them, no matter where they are.

Abdulwasiu Akinremi

Product Designer

My goal is to design a platform that feels like a supportive partner for our teachers—intuitive, empowering, and a joy to use.

Saratu Saheed

Financial Officer

I manage our finances to ensure we can sustainably grow our impact, empowering more teachers year after year.

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