Raphael Sofoluke (@raphaelsofoluke)

My day was jam-packed: TV interviews, time with exhibitors, attendees, friends and more, and of course the main stage. I couldn’t fit it all into one video, but here’s a recap of the day at our tenth edition ✨🏆 If it was your first time, I hope you enjoyed every moment. If you came back again…

I spoke with @ITV News London at the 10th edition of UK Black Business Show 📺🎤🔥 I talked about how much the show has grown 📈 and the opportunities now open to young entrepreneurs 🚀💼 The show floor said the rest: packed aisles 👀, buzzing stands ✨ Corporate partners and Black-owned brands showing…

Come backstage with me and Louis Theroux 🎬👀 Yesterday I had the privilege of interviewing the legendary Louis Theroux live at Big Data LDN 🙌🏾 The room at Olympia was so packed that the session had to be streamed across every stage in the venue 🤯🔥 We had an incredible conversation about truth in…

Over the last decade I’ve been lucky enough to build a network full of genuinely remarkable people‼️ founders, leaders, creators and more✨ The conversations I have with them privately are some of the most valuable I’ve ever had✨ So I thought: why keep them private? 🤔 One question 💭 Asked to some…

We spend £300 billion a year 🤯 Only 2% comes back to the Black community 😤 That’s not a small problem. That’s a billion-pound conversation we’re not having loudly enough‼️ So I made it simple. 26 letters - A-Z. 30 seconds. ⏰ One Black-owned brand or service for every letter of the alphabet to…

A few weeks ago, I asked the UK to name a Black entrepreneur. Most couldn’t name one 🤯 What hit harder? No one named a Black woman‼️ So I gave myself 30 seconds to name one for every letter of the alphabet. A to Z. ⏰ Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the world, yet…

I asked the UK to name an entrepreneur. They rattled off unlimited names in seconds. Then I asked them to name a Black entrepreneur... 🤯 ...and you can hear a pin drop 📌 . The stammering, the blank stares, the uncomfortable silence. Watching people struggle to name even one Black founder is a…

🎥 BTS: Black Tech Achievement Awards 2026 ✨ 700+ people. 18 categories. Another one. ✨❤️ 🎥 : @jemi.studios #BTAAwards2026 #btaawards

Every year we fill our stages with the most incredible people ✨ This year for our 10th edition of @UK Black Business Show we couldn’t think of anyone better‼️ @emmagrede 🤩🖤 ✏️ October 17th ❤️‍🔥 Tickets are out now❗️ #ukbbshow #ukbbshow10 #emmagrede #ukbbweek

Gearing up for the 10th edition of UK Black Business Show @UK Black Business Show 🚀 ✔️ Start small✔️ Think big✔️ Keep learning✔️ Keep listening And above all, build something that lasts✨ not just businesses, but impact and a community that grows, supports, and wins together. I’ve always believed…

The news is out ‼️ Last week , we announced that we’ve joined forces with Steven Bartlett 's FLIGHTSTORY to launch Legacy Black- a bold new media venture for Black entrepreneurs. 🖤 Our mission: to become the #1 global media brand for Black business, wealth, and culture. We’re targeting £100…

TSP Live 2025 🇺🇸🔥 Recap Video 🎥 Back for my third year at @TSP honoured to return to the stage‼️ I delivered a keynote a few years ago, so it was great to be back this year sharing another one, this time on “why events are the fastest way to dominate your industry” 🎤💥 Grateful to everyone…

TSP Live 🇺🇸✨ ATL Recap 🎥 What happens when four UK voices hit the stage in front of 1,000 powerhouse Black entrepreneurs in Atlanta 👀 ? Pure magic 🔥 I had the honour of moderating an all UK 🇬🇧 panel at @trafficsalesandprofit for the second year running‼️ joined by powerhouses: @charlottesevensix…

Birmingham Black Business Show 2025 💜 What an incredible and inspiring day it was! Here’s a quick recap of the energy, impact and community we’ve built together. 🌟 ✨ Over 3,000 attendees 🎤 50 inspirational speakers 🏢 55+ brilliant exhibitors As I mentioned on the day, the message remains the…

Black Tech Achievement Awards 2025 🌟 An incredible evening! Here's a recap video! Enjoy 😍 Congratulations again to all the winners and nominees! Black talent isn’t an afterthought or a token gesture! We are meant to lead, create, and shape the future of technology. #btaawards #btaawardsuk…

UK Black Business Show Turns 9! 🎉 @ukbbshow ❤️ 9 years ago today, on this very day in 2017, I was sitting at my desk at work when I sent my wife an email about an idea for a show 💡 She loved it 😍 I called my big bro, he loved it too‼️ That one email set everything in motion, and exactly six…

Collaboration and the right introductions can open doors you didn’t even know existed. Business is built on connections- make them count. #Networking #businessgrowth

Raph’s 35th Birthday 😍 🇿🇦 Yacht Party Recap 🛥️ 🥂 🍾 A time was had 😮‍💨 Captured by 🎥 : @__carbonvisuals__ #southafrica #yachtparty #miragecatermaran #birthday @Mirage Luxury Yacht Charters

UK Black Business Week & Show 2024: The Official Recap 🎥 What a remarkable week! ✨ 1 week ✨ 18 events across 6 days ✨ 200+ inspiring speakers ✨ 250+ exhibitors and sponsors ✨ 15,000 attendees ✨ 4 stages The journey to 2025 starts now. I can’t wait to see you all again next year for an even…

🎥 Official Recap video : 🚀 UK Black Business Show 2024! Our biggest ever ✨ That’s a Wrap! 🎉 1️⃣ Day 7,000+ Attendees at the Excel London 170+ Exhibitors 150+ Inspiring Speakers Thank you so much for coming ❤️🙌🏾 See you next year 👋🏾 #ukbbshow #ukbbweek #ukblackbusinessshow #blackbusinessshow

Sneak peek BTS 🎥 UK Black Business Show 2024 😍 before it all kicked off ✅ 7,000 attendees ✅ 170+ Exhibitors ✅ 150 speakers ✅ Main Stage / Creative Stage / Entrepreneurs Stage / Careers Stage / Gold Lounge/ Food Court/ Business Hub + many more #ukbbshow #ukbbweek

UK Black Business Week Opening Party 🌟🔥 UK Black Business Show team looking sharp 🤩 #ukbbweek #ukbbshow

Not everyone is meant to be in your tribe❌—and that’s perfectly okay! 💭 It’s important to never force relationships‼️ You’ll know when someone truly fits with your tribe or community—it should feel right and natural, not forced or out of obligation 💭 Building a tribe is all about creating a…

Myths about creating a strong personal brand & the importance of serving others first ✨ At my book launch 📚 , I touched on how people often misunderstand the process of building a strong personal brand. It’s not about the spotlight; it’s about the work you put in behind the scenes, especially…

Together We Thrive 📕 Out Now 🥹🙏🏾❤️ Last night was an incredible milestone as I celebrated the launch of my second book 📚 , *Together We Thrive*, published by Penguin Business 🎉 It was a truly special experience being interviewed by my amazing wife, @opeyemi.sofoluke -filled with great…

🎥 *A Surreal Moment* 🥹❤️ Step behind the scenes with me as I watch my new book, *Together We Thrive*, come to life at the production stage with my publisher Penguin Business! 📚✨ This book is more than just pages—it’s a tribute to the power of community, something that’s been at the heart of my…

💫 I recently spoke on a fantastic panel at @LinkedIn UK HQ for an event celebrating Black creators, in collaboration with @blackatcannes ‼️ I emphasised that Black entrepreneurs aren’t seeking an advantage—just equal opportunities. 🙏🏾🖤 My top tips for creators: ✍🏾 1. Know your value and offering…

Embracing the Journey to Entrepreneurship & Figuring it out ✨ At a recent discussion at @etoncollege , I reflected on the range of career interests I explored before launching my own business ✍🏾 🎵 ⚽️. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when you still haven’t figured out your path in life. I’ve…

My recap of my trip to @Eton College 🎥 I recently had the honour of speaking to the African Caribbean Society at Eton College 🖤 It’s always a pleasure to be invited in to these spaces —places my career path has uniquely opened up for me. My discussions with the students provided me with a deeper…

Axa Startup Angel Competition Winners Revealed #axa #axastartupangel #eveningstandard #winners