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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nigeria Web is the starting point
for current news headlines, maps and info about Nigeria, and personal web
pages by Nigerians.
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
Topanien 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!
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.
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.
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.
River Club in Cape Town, South Africa provides information related to corporate
conference centre, venues, exhibitions, golf course centre at affordable packages.