Projects using Firebase in LagosProjects using Firebase in LagosZappy: Building a Real-Time Workflow Layer for WhatsApp-Based Businesses
Zappy is a mobile first shared WhatsApp inbox for small businesses, designed to turn chaotic customer messaging into structured team workflows.
The core problem is not messaging, but coordination. As small teams grow, conversations become fragmented, messages are missed, and there is no clear ownership or system of work.
I designed Zappy as a real time, multi tenant communication system where every business operates in an isolated workspace, and every conversation is structured, trackable, and assignable across team members.
The system is built with a contract first architecture using OpenAPI and shared types, ensuring the backend and mobile app stay fully in sync as the product scales.
Real time updates are handled through Socket.IO (http://Socket.IO), with fallback polling for reliability across environments.
On top of this communication layer, AI is embedded directly into workflow moments, not as a separate tool. It assists with reply suggestions, conversation summaries, tone rewriting, sentiment detection, and off hours responses, all aimed at reducing cognitive load and response time for small teams.
Zappy is ultimately a workflow layer for WhatsApp based businesses, focused on structure, speed, and clarity in customer communication. AfricArt is a purpose-built digital marketplace designed to connect African artists with a global audience of collectors, enthusiasts, and cultural investors. The platform serves as a bridge between authentic African creativity and international demand, enabling artists to showcase, monetize, and scale their work beyond geographical limitations.
At its core, AfricArt empowers creators across multiple disciplines, including painters, sculptors, and artisans working with handmade and traditional mediums by providing them with a professional digital storefront. Artists can present curated portfolios, tell the story behind their work, and directly engage with buyers, creating a more immersive and trust-driven purchasing experience. 
