camel with wood The Souk chiniki

The souk, the bazaar, the mercato, the marketplace,
a gathering of merchants with African goods.





African food sales online

Many local stores are offering online sales direct to customers now, so this is an attempt to put them in one place. It is web sites only with a brief description, no other contact information. You can obviously find phone numbers and addresses by visiting the web site. If I left your company out, just write and let me know so I can correct.

Aboasa International Market
Illinois market sells African and Caribbean groceries, clothing & crafts online.

African Hut
California based market sells South African foods.

African Palms
Texas based market sells Caribbean & African food products.

Afri Mart
African, Caribbean and Ethnic shop based in California.

Anu's Store
Chicago-based company that sells African and Carribean products.

AsiaMex.com
Asian, Latin America, Middle Eastern, West African and Caribbean groceries, from a Missouri based shop.

Bob's Red Mill
Specialty flours such as millet and teff, from an Oregon based shop.

Buck's Fifth Avenue
This market in Olympia, Washington sells every imaginable spice.

Careco LLC, Red Palm Oil Wholesaler
Golden Coast Foods, based in California, sells 100% natural and unrefined red palm oil, imported directly from Ghana.

The Chilli Pepper Company specializes in supplying some of the hottest chilli seeds on the market, including bhut jolokia and naga morich. These chillis are over a million Skoville Heat Units (SHUs)!! They also sell curries, sauces, fudge and chocolates made from chillies.

Dishal.com specializes in Indian and East African foods including Kenyan teas, mango pulp, a wide range of flours and coarse corn meal used for ugali, and beans and lentils that alot of Africans including Somali's eat as their staple diet.

Eat-Sum-More, Inc
Canadian market selling South African foods.

Eki African and Caribbean Market
Market based in North Carolina offers online sales with a large selection of African foods.

J and B African Market
This market in Seattle, Washington sells West African foods, music, videos, cosmetics and more.

Karoo Kafe
This restaurant in Provincetown, MA sells South African foods online.

Kencor Ethnic Foods, Inc.
GreatDryFish.com, your online source for quality dried and smoked fish products, now also carries GreatDryMeats! The fish and meats are dried in state-of-the art ovens to crispy dry and smoked with hickory wood for lasting flavor. This company has offices in Illinois and Cameroon.

La Fruteria, Inc.
This Chicago, Illinois market offers Caribbean, African, and Mexican foods. Hundreds of products ready for your table.

Malik Online in the UK
Buy Afro-Caribbean products on-line for delivery across the British mainland.

Nandos Peri Peri Sauces
Nando's Original Peri-Peri Pepper Sauces, Grinders, Marinades, Cooking and Grilling Sauces.

Sheba Foods
Delivery of prepared African dishes in local area (Georgia). Frozen dishes and other groceries shipped throughout USA and internationally.

The South African Food Shop
North Carolina market sells South African foods and grocery products.

Solarben International Foods
Australian distributor of Afro-Caribbean foods.

Odiega House
Based in the UK, this company sells African and Caribbean cooking sauces and marinades.

Got Mash? You can order all sorts of fiery pepper mash and powder for your hot sauces from Pedologues, Inc..

Trade Winds Fruit carries a huge selection of tropical fruit and ornamental seeds, heirloom and rare tomato, hot pepper, herb and vegetable seeds. Also information on cultivation, medicinal uses and recipes.

Ultimate Seasonings
Ultimate Seasonings are African spice blends which can be used as a sauce, marinade or condiment.

Yem Africa
Polish web site selling African and Caribbean foods.

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African News and Publishing

African Community USA Magazine is the medium to reach Africans in the USA. Published monthly, you can buy a subscription or pick the magazine up for free at many African markets and restaurants. African businesses who wish to carry the magazine should contact the organization with their store name and address.

Africast Global African Network
Welcome to Africast TV, where the sights, sounds, storytelling, and traditions of Africa are brought right to your home.

Africa Online includes news headlines, weather, classifieds, a wonderful bookstore featuring African books in many categories, and web pages for Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Cote D'Ivoire.

The Guardian is an independent newspaper which strives to present balanced coverage of news events and promote the best interests of Nigeria.

The Journal of Pan African Studies is a transdisciplinary scholarly journal devoted to an Africological synthesis of African world community studies and research since 1987 that works to ask questions and seek answers to critical contemporary and historical issues, based on an affirmative African centered logic and language of liberation.

NaijaFinda is an online business directory specializing in traditional Nigerian products and businesses. If you want am, you go find am!

NaijaMall is a great source for news about Nigeria. It also features essays, shopping, city guides, message boards and information on food and entertainment. You can use this page as a starting point to all sorts of Nigerian links and information.

News Exports Worldwide are exporters of all monthly magazines published in Nigeria. They can supply their products worldwide to news stands, etc.
P.O.Box 1862
Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel +2348060074320
importers_ng@yahoo.com or importers_ng@hotmail.com

Nigeria Masterweb is the self-proclaimed King of Cyber Nigeria. They offer many features such as news, chat rooms, employment, poetry, newspapers and magazines, online shopping and more! They also feature outstanding Nigerians who are giving the country a good name. For example, read about the Nigerian computer science student who is the new Miss World.

For Masterweb links to other African countries visit the Africa Masterweb. Africa Masterweb is your gateway to Africa. Its primary objective is the cyber consolidation of African resources to enable its people harness them better and in addition provide the much needed information about the continent to prospective investors and the world in general. This is the place to hear "God Bless Africa", the unofficial African Anthem.

nigeriaweb button   Nigeria Web is the starting point for current news headlines, maps and info about Nigeria, and personal web pages by Nigerians.

The Nigerian Village Square is a site all about Nigerian news and culture.

Sankore Publishers are publishers of books on Nigeria that address issues such as the development of Nigeria and the many problems of national integration. Topics include Women, politics, land, states, economy, history and nationhood in Nigeria.

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Art and Music

Africa House Fine Art and Decor has a physical presence in Endicott, New York, where you can browse their art gallery and attend lectures, movie nights and other events. From their website you can also access academic journals, and visit AfricaResource.com, an educational portal that develops and distributes content on Africa and African diaspora.

Cora Connection is the leading resource for the Kora and Manding Music since 1996. Discover the spirit and beauty of the Mandinka harp-lute kora and much more!

Doors to Africa is a source for authentic African arts and crafts. Over 1500 ethnographic items from over 20 different African nations!

God Bless Africa/Rise Up For Africa CD by Chief Charles Okereke has been released. The CD contains 14 songs, including the unofficial African National Anthem, "God Bless Africa". Click on the link above to purchase the CD, hear samples of this track, and listen to web commentary on conflicts going on in Africa today.

Indaba celebrates ethnic art from the many countries and cultures of Africa. They feature an extensive collection of authentic artifacts and unique tribal art, baskets, cloth, contemporary handmade crafts and functional art.

Mike Jumbo and Co.is a wholesale supplier of African caftan and boubou, as well as African music and movies. They also service the local market, and are looking to expand overseas. You can contact them at:
First Floor, Suite 7
150, Ojo Igbede Road
Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel/Fax: 234 1 7925275
Mobile: 234 806 5000100, 234 802 4747484
emjaycom@yahoo.com

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More about African Food

African Cooking is a collection of recipes from all over the African continent. This cookery site also offers information about African cooking and African foods. You can find some interesting African cookbooks featured on this site.

African Recipe Secrets presents a lifetime collection of free African recipes presented by a native Liberian. Includes instructions, personal experiences, and insights into African cultures.

Betumi: The African Culinary Network is dedicated to helping anyone with a serious interest in African cuisine connect with colleagues, especially in Africa. It includes a message and discussion board, reviews, cooking class and recipe information, articles and interviews. A very interesting and informative site.

Celtnet African Recipes: Recipes and cookery from every region and country in Africa. Learn more about the foods of this little-known continent.

CuisineNet will do a search for African (and other types of) restaurants in major US cities. If you find a good one, be sure to drop me a line and tell me about it.

EthiopianRestaurant.com is the ultimate guide to Ethiopian food and Ethiopian restaurant listings worldwide. The site offers an introduction to Ethiopian cuisine, restaurant addresses, dishes, reviews, photos and chefs bio.

Restaurants in Essex to suit every palate, budget or occasion. If you plan to eat out in Essex our county is hard to beat for quality restaurants.

Everything you always wanted to know about Kola Nut Communion but were afraid to ask!

Eating Well on the Planet Earth is a blog about healthy food that tastes good.

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Clothing and Fabrics

Adire African Textiles offers information about and an opportunity to purchase fine examples of a wide range of hand made African textiles including Adire, Adinkra, Akwete, Aso-oke, Bogolan, Ewe, Kente, Kuba, and Nupe cloths. They are located in London's Portobello Road market in the UK.

Cultural Concepts sells african clothing and jewelry, kente cloth, dishiki and other african fabric. They are located at 4913 Griggs, Suite #A, Houston, TX 77021. (713) 747-0021

Goody's Market
6030 Archstone Court
Alexandria, VA 22310
571-970-3458
sales@goodysmarket.com
We sell African traditional dress, dashiki shirt, jewelry at retail and wholesale prices.

Mike Jumbo and Co. is a wholesale supplier of African caftan and boubou, as well as African music and movies. They also service the local market, and are looking to expand overseas. You can contact them at:
First Floor, Suite 7
150, Ojo Igbede Road
Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel/Fax: 234 1 7925275
Mobile: 234 806 5000100, 234 802 4747484
emjaycom@yahoo.com

Shop online at Tekay Designs for African attire, including maternity, bridal and formal wear.

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Gifts, Crafts and other African Products

Africa Unique Box Frames
This company does not have a web site yet, but if you are in South Africa and looking for some unique African crafts, check them out. PO Box 131197
Rynfield, Benoni
1511
South Africa
Office +27 11 425 0035, Factory +27 11 894 6650
Or, send an email.

Doors to Africa is a source for authentic African arts and crafts. Over 1500 ethnographic items from over 20 different African nations!

Enkaya African Ornaments and Home Crafts
This Kenyan Company specializes in selling African ornaments and home crafts made from different communities in Kenya.

Indaba celebrates ethnic art from the many countries and cultures of Africa. They feature an extensive collection of authentic artifacts and unique tribal art, baskets, cloth, contemporary handmade crafts and functional art.

logoTopanien Gifts
Decorative pillows, ethnic African pillows, African bolga baskets, hemp purses,
South African hand-painted candles, angel ornaments and more global gifts that
will make you smile!


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Jewelry and Cosmetics

African Caribbean Creations features African jewelry and artifacts.

Hosia Online carries a line of Shea Butter and African Black Soap, including Dudu Osun black soap from Nigeria.

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Language and Cultures of Africa

Teach Yourself Hausa Language

Find many links to African web sites on About.com's African Cultures page.

Babawilly's Dictionary of Pidgin English Words and Phrases.

The UCLA Hausa Homepage gives resources and references for studying the Hausa language, complete with sound and graphics. Learn about specific vowel and consonant sounds, different dialects, greetings and common phrases. Audio files allow you to actually listen to the correct pronunciations. If you only remember Hausa kutdun, kutdun, this is a great site for brushing up.

The Ethnologue "tries to bring together the best information on the languages of the world." It includes 228 country files in 5 geographic areas, including comprehensive listings of African languages. It also includes "endangered" languages, such as pidgen, creole, gypsy and other special interest languages.

Nigeria and the Igbo Culture features links to several interesting pages. The Nigeria page gives lots of info about the land and peoples of Nigeria, including the words to the national anthem. The Igbo links include information on the language.

President Clinton's Africa trip, August 2000.

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Non-profit and Relief Organizations

Help end world hunger

Christian Vision (CV) is a non-profit charitable company founded on Biblical principles in the UK in December 1988. They have a developed a number of global strageties to bring people of the world into a relationship with Jesus. These include radio stations, church development and planting, leadership training and community resources.

D.O.V.E. is an acrynom for Development, Orphanages and Vocational Education. They currently work in Sierra Leone, West Africa, doing relief work with orphans and widows.

Global Citizens for Change is a virtual organization. Its stated objective is to use online methods to better inform, educate and prepare educators, their students and prospective volunteers, of all ages, respecting global education issues and volunteering in developing countries. Global Citizens for Change promotes volunteering overseas as the ultimate global learning experience.

HealthCare International is an English company providing comprehensive and affordable healthcare for expats living and working abroad. A part of their web site is dedicated to travel and expatriation all around the world.

Interaction, Inc. is a source for connecting Third Culture Kids with the resources they need and to help researchers, institutions, and parents to network and exchange information.

The Life in Africa Foundation seeks to foster an increased international understanding of Africa and African people, and to make a lasting impact - through supporting microfinance in Africa - on the lives of ordinary African people who face extraordinary life challenges every single day.

Leadership Initiatives provides entrepreneurial, leadership, and project management training for university students worldwide through turning their ideas for community change into sustainable development projects. Many of their projects are in African countries.

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Mercyline Africa Trust International is a bonafide charity registered in UK working in aid of African communities world wide, to tackle prevalent situations through self help projects, in order to improve livelihoods.

World Hope International is a Christian relief organization which strives to bring hope and healing to a hurting world. World Hope International works primarily in the areas of education, health, and microenterprise development.

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Travel and Accomodations in Africa



River Club in Cape Town, South Africa provides information related to corporate conference centre, venues, exhibitions, golf course centre at affordable packages.

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