The Rise of Pacific Islander Entrepreneurship
For decades, Pacific Islanders have been overlooked in conversations about business and innovation. Often lumped into broad demographic categories or left out of economic data entirely, they’ve had to build their own lanes from the ground up. But that’s changing. From the shores of Samoa...
What’s In It for Me? How Siuhuu Supports You as a Pacific Islander
Siuhuu Is For You: A Place Where Pacific Islanders Can Grow, Create, and Thrive For generations, Pacific Islanders have been known for their creativity, resilience, and strong sense of community. From weaving mats to carving canoes, from cooking traditional foods to designing island-inspired fashion –...
Siuhuu Empowers Small Businesses in Fiji with Digital Marketplace Workshops
Siuhuu, a platform designed to connect small businesses to global markets, recently concluded a series of successful workshops across Fiji, bringing hope and new opportunities to local entrepreneurs. Led by its founder, Akanesi Kaufusi, Siuhuu traveled to Savusavu, Taveuni, and Suva, engaging with women and...
Empowering Pacific Islanders: Business Ideas to Start Earning Online with Siuhuu
The digital revolution has arrived in the Pacific, and with Siuhuu, our very own online marketplace, Pacific Islanders can now earn money from the comfort of their homes. Whether you are a skilled artisan, a fresh graduate struggling to find employment, or a stay-at-home mother...
Empowering Pacific Island Women Through Siuhuu: Turning Talents into Thriving Businesses
Celebrating Pacific Roots In the heart of the Pacific, where blue ocean waves meet rich cultural traditions, lies a wealth of talent and entrepreneurial spirit among Pacific Island women. Siuhuu, the largest online marketplace designed specifically for Pacific Islanders, is harnessing this potential by transforming...
Meet the Founder

Akanesi Kaufusi, also known as Akanesi Tohotoa, a Tongan native, embodies resilience and vision, having transformed her personal challenges into a pioneering business venture. Akanesi moved from Tonga to New Zealand to further her studies, where she earned degrees in Business and Theology. During this period, she faced difficulties locating Pacific Island-owned businesses in her vicinity. This struggle planted the seed for what would become her groundbreaking initiative.
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