About Akeem
Sport is such an important part of my life, it has taught me so many lessons and built unbreakable bonds through shared experiences.
In order to perform at my best, I have found it is vital that the clothing is fit for purpose and I have always loved the ability that sportswear has to elevate the sporting experience at any level.
The problem that I found time and time again when shopping for sportswear through familiar fashion e-retailers is that options were limited. When shopping further afield, clothes were ill-fitting, cheap and the types of fast fashion I would prefer to stay away from.
There are however, great independent sustainable sportswear brands across social media that are making a difference and producing the type of sportswear that as a consumer I wanted to get my hands on.
"This is how Lockr Space was born – a space where any sportswear brand can have their own unique Lockr to showcase their products."
I began building Lockr Space in January 2020 with three core components at its heart.
Responsible ♻️
Companies and brands that truly cared about their social & environmental impact
Quality 🏅
Finding brands that were fit for function, durable and could stand the test of time
Choice 🛒
Curating a wide selection of brands that were truly innovating in the industry
I wanted to build a company that I was proud of, that embraced everything that sport has taught me, and that genuinely made a difference.
Since launching in December 2020 I have been lucky enough to work with so many amazing individuals that share my passion for sustainable sportswear and the power of sport as a vehicle to drive change:
- Green Gazelles – The world’s first vegan rugby club
- Run With Purpose LDN – A community helping men overcome mental health issues through running
- Deoruns - Running 10km everyday for 381 days raising awareness for racial justice, equality and peace
As Lockr Space started to gain momentum, I was featured in The Independent and included into the first accelerator programme ran by Barclays Eagle Labs and Foundervine.
This type of publicity only cemented what I already knew, that Sport can drive change and with Lockr Space, I know I can use it to not only equip everyday athletes with the appropriate gear needed for their sports journey, but make a tangible difference beyond the playing field.
