Hey family,

I wanted to take a moment and say a genuine thank you for being part of the African Dishout community.

When I started this, it didn’t come from a perfect plan or some big strategy.

It came from something simple…

I missed home.
I missed the food.
The feeling.
The familiarity.

That moment when you take a bite and everything just makes sense, no explanation needed.

And I realized I wasn’t the only one. So many of us in the diaspora carry that same feeling. That quiet gap. That longing for something that reminds us who we are.

African Dishout started as a way to close that gap. To make it easier for us to find our food, support our people, and stay connected to where we come from, no matter where we are.

At the time, I didn’t fully know what it would become. I just knew it mattered. And that was enough to start.

What started as something personal has grown into something much bigger. A community. And honestly, I couldn't have dreamed it better.

I’ll share more about the early days and what it really took to build this in my next note.

For now, I just want to say thank you for being here, for supporting, and for being part of this journey.

With love,
Jamila
Founder, African Dishout

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes African Dishout different from other food delivery apps?

African Dishout is built specifically for the African diaspora. Every restaurant and grocery store on the platform is Black owned, the food is authentic, and the platform understands what the community is actually looking for. Unlike mainstream apps, Dishout delivers up to 25 miles, crosses borough lines in New York City, and offers extended long-distance delivery on request. And when you call, a real person picks up. No bots, no tickets, just someone ready to help at (917) 957-5454.

Who founded African Dishout?

African Dishout was founded by Jamila Zomah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur based in New Jersey. She launched the platform after experiencing the frustration of not being able to get African food delivered when she wanted it most.

Why was African Dishout created?

Jamila founded African Dishout after realising there was no reliable way to get African food delivered to her door. African restaurants, but the connection between them and the diaspora community was missing. Dishout was built to close that gap.

How long has African Dishout been operating?

African Dishout has been operating for over eight years [2018 – current], starting with a single restaurant in the Bronx.