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Shop African groceries, fashion, beauty, hair care, home goods, and gifts from verified sellers serving the African diaspora.
Honey and ginger tea bags — a warming, naturally caffeine-free infusion for cold mornings, after meals or when you feel a scratchy throat coming on. Steep one bag in hot water for a few minutes, then sweeten with extra honey or add lemon if you like. Gentle enough to drink through the day. See pack for the number of bags.
Finger millet flour — known regionally as ulezi, wimbi, uburo or obulo — for dark, nutty porridge and uji and for traditional fermented drinks such as bushera and togwa. Naturally gluten-free and a good source of iron, calcium and fibre; it is a classic first porridge for children and a warming breakfast for adults. Whisk into water or milk and simmer, stirring, to your preferred thickness, then sweeten to taste. Often blended with maize or sorghum flour. See pack for net weight.
Fine cassava flour from Kinazi Cassava Plant (KCP) in Rwanda, the country's leading cassava miller. It is wet-milled from freshly harvested tubers grown by smallholder farmers in the Land of a Thousand Hills, giving a very light, clean flour that is certified gluten-free by the Rwanda Standards Board. Stir gradually into boiling water and work until firm to make ubugali, the everyday accompaniment to isombe, beans, meat and fish. Also great for fufu, porridge and gluten-free baking. See pack for net weight.
Royco Mchuzi Mix, made by Unilever in Kenya, is East Africa's best-known seasoning powder for stews and sauces. It blends corn starch, salt, sugar and a beef-style flavour with coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, cumin and cinnamon, so a spoonful adds savoury depth, a warm colour and a fuller aroma. Stir it into beef, chicken or fish stew, sukuma wiki and other greens, rice, potatoes and arrowroot. Small pack; reduce added salt to suit. See pack for net weight.
Secret body lotion — a daily moisturiser that sinks in quickly and leaves skin soft, smooth and lightly scented. Apply all over after showering and top up on elbows, knees and shins through the day. Suitable for everyday use by the whole family. For external use; see pack for net volume.
Movit Hair Food is a light pomade from Movit Products Ltd of Kampala, Uganda — a personal-care company founded in 1997 and one of East Africa's best-known beauty brands. It moisturises the scalp, eases dryness and flaking, and adds a healthy sheen to natural, braided and relaxed hair. Work a small amount through the scalp and lengths daily, or after washing. For external use. See jar for net weight.
Wholesale 50 lb sack of dried yellow beans — an East African favourite for slow-cooked bean stew (maharage) served with rice, chapati, ugali, matoke or plantain. Soak, then simmer with onion, tomato and a little oil until the beans are soft and the sauce is thick and creamy; mash some of the beans for extra body. High in protein and fibre. Bulk size for large families, caterers and resellers; store sealed and dry.
A fortified corn-soy blend (CSB) that cooks into a smooth, high-energy porridge enriched with vitamins and minerals. Widely used across East Africa as a nourishing uji for children, nursing and expectant mothers, older people and anyone recovering their strength — but also simply a filling, affordable breakfast. Whisk into water, simmer while stirring for several minutes until thick, then sweeten and add milk to taste. See pack for net weight and full preparation guidance.
Unrefined red palm oil in a large 5.5 L container — a value size for frequent African cooking and for caterers. Rich orange-red colour and earthy flavour for banga and palm-nut soup, egusi, jollof rice, beans and Central African greens. Warm briefly to liquefy if it has set. Decant for daily use; keep the main container sealed and out of direct heat and light.
Finely milled white maize flour for cooking kawunga / posho — also called ugali, nsima, bugali or sadza — the firm maize meal eaten across East and Central Africa with greens, beans, meat and fish stews. Add to boiling water and stir hard until thick and smooth, then let it steam a few minutes. Also makes a light maize porridge for breakfast. Naturally gluten-free. 10 kg bag for busy households and caterers; keep sealed in a cool, dry place.
VC White Care body lotion — a light daily moisturiser for softer, more even-looking skin. Massage into clean skin morning and night, paying attention to drier areas. For external use only; patch-test before first use, avoid the eye area, and use daytime sun protection. See pack for net volume.
Vaseline Original petroleum jelly — pure, fragrance-free and triple-purified — is a simple, effective skin protectant. Use it on dry lips, elbows, knees, heels and knuckles, to protect minor cuts and grazes as they heal, to lock in moisture over lotion, and to ease nappy-area dryness on babies. A jar lasts a long time and travels well. For external use; see jar for net weight.
Qualitch Speciality white corn meal, finely milled for smooth, bright-white ugali and porridge with a clean corn taste. Add to boiling water and stir vigorously until thick and glossy; rest briefly, then turn out and serve with sauce, sukuma wiki or beans. Also cooks into a soft breakfast porridge. Naturally gluten-free. Wholesale 50 lb sack for caterers, restaurants and large families; keep sealed in a cool, dry store.
Sara Lucky women's flat slide sandals — a sleek, dressy-casual open-toe slide with a subtle pointed toe. The upper has a bold animal-texture finish (snakeskin / croc-embossed pattern) and is accented with a layered double gold-tone curb chain running across the foot strap for an upscale look. The cushioned footbed carries the signature gold "Sara Lucky" branding. Wear them with jeans, dresses or resort outfits. Colour as pictured.
Movit Hair Gel from Uganda's Movit Products Ltd gives a firm, non-flaking hold for sleek edges, baby hair, braids, twists and ponytails. Smooth a little over damp or dry hair and lay it with a brush; build up gradually for a stronger hold. For external use on hair only. See tub for net weight.
Instant honey and ginger drink crystals — stir a spoonful into hot water for a fast, warming ginger tea with no brewing, steeping or straining. Handy for the office, travel and cold-season comfort, and soothing for the throat. Adjust the strength to taste and top with hot water. See pack for net weight and number of servings.
Caro White, from the Mama Africa range, is a carrot-oil body lotion used in African beauty routines to moisturise and help even and brighten the look of the skin. It is enriched with carrot oil, beta-carotene, aloe vera and vitamins A and E, and is formulated hydroquinone-free to EU standards. Massage into clean skin daily, focusing on drier areas. For external use only; do a patch test first, keep out of the eyes, and use sun protection during the day. Typically sold as a 500 ml lotion.
Tropiway instant plantain fufu — a quick, gluten-free swallow with a soft texture and a mild, slightly sweet plantain flavour. Whisk into boiling water and stir for about two minutes until smooth and stretchy, adding water to loosen if needed, then serve hot in balls. Pairs well with light soup, groundnut soup, okra and palm-nut (banga) soup. A convenient stand-in when there is no time to pound. See pack for net weight and ratio.
White corn meal for everyday ugali, nsima, grits and maize porridge. Stir into boiling water and cook, turning constantly, until firm and smooth; serve hot with stew, greens or beans, or thin it down for a soft breakfast porridge. A gluten-free pantry staple that keeps well. See pack for net weight; reseal after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
A large carrot-oil beauty bar for daily washing as part of a skin-tone-evening routine. It contains carrot oil (rich in beta-carotene) and glycerine so skin feels soft and conditioned after use rather than dry. Lather, leave briefly, rinse, then moisturise. For external use; keep away from the eyes. See pack for net weight.
Honey and ginger tea bags — a warming, naturally caffeine-free infusion for cold mornings, after meals or when you feel a scratchy throat coming on. Steep one bag in hot water for a few minutes, then sweeten with extra honey or add lemon if you like. Gentle enough to drink through the day. See pack for the number of bags.
Finger millet flour — known regionally as ulezi, wimbi, uburo or obulo — for dark, nutty porridge and uji and for traditional fermented drinks such as bushera and togwa. Naturally gluten-free and a good source of iron, calcium and fibre; it is a classic first porridge for children and a warming breakfast for adults. Whisk into water or milk and simmer, stirring, to your preferred thickness, then sweeten to taste. Often blended with maize or sorghum flour. See pack for net weight.
Fine cassava flour from Kinazi Cassava Plant (KCP) in Rwanda, the country's leading cassava miller. It is wet-milled from freshly harvested tubers grown by smallholder farmers in the Land of a Thousand Hills, giving a very light, clean flour that is certified gluten-free by the Rwanda Standards Board. Stir gradually into boiling water and work until firm to make ubugali, the everyday accompaniment to isombe, beans, meat and fish. Also great for fufu, porridge and gluten-free baking. See pack for net weight.
Royco Mchuzi Mix, made by Unilever in Kenya, is East Africa's best-known seasoning powder for stews and sauces. It blends corn starch, salt, sugar and a beef-style flavour with coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, cumin and cinnamon, so a spoonful adds savoury depth, a warm colour and a fuller aroma. Stir it into beef, chicken or fish stew, sukuma wiki and other greens, rice, potatoes and arrowroot. Small pack; reduce added salt to suit. See pack for net weight.
Secret body lotion — a daily moisturiser that sinks in quickly and leaves skin soft, smooth and lightly scented. Apply all over after showering and top up on elbows, knees and shins through the day. Suitable for everyday use by the whole family. For external use; see pack for net volume.
Movit Hair Food is a light pomade from Movit Products Ltd of Kampala, Uganda — a personal-care company founded in 1997 and one of East Africa's best-known beauty brands. It moisturises the scalp, eases dryness and flaking, and adds a healthy sheen to natural, braided and relaxed hair. Work a small amount through the scalp and lengths daily, or after washing. For external use. See jar for net weight.
Wholesale 50 lb sack of dried yellow beans — an East African favourite for slow-cooked bean stew (maharage) served with rice, chapati, ugali, matoke or plantain. Soak, then simmer with onion, tomato and a little oil until the beans are soft and the sauce is thick and creamy; mash some of the beans for extra body. High in protein and fibre. Bulk size for large families, caterers and resellers; store sealed and dry.
A fortified corn-soy blend (CSB) that cooks into a smooth, high-energy porridge enriched with vitamins and minerals. Widely used across East Africa as a nourishing uji for children, nursing and expectant mothers, older people and anyone recovering their strength — but also simply a filling, affordable breakfast. Whisk into water, simmer while stirring for several minutes until thick, then sweeten and add milk to taste. See pack for net weight and full preparation guidance.
Unrefined red palm oil in a large 5.5 L container — a value size for frequent African cooking and for caterers. Rich orange-red colour and earthy flavour for banga and palm-nut soup, egusi, jollof rice, beans and Central African greens. Warm briefly to liquefy if it has set. Decant for daily use; keep the main container sealed and out of direct heat and light.
Finely milled white maize flour for cooking kawunga / posho — also called ugali, nsima, bugali or sadza — the firm maize meal eaten across East and Central Africa with greens, beans, meat and fish stews. Add to boiling water and stir hard until thick and smooth, then let it steam a few minutes. Also makes a light maize porridge for breakfast. Naturally gluten-free. 10 kg bag for busy households and caterers; keep sealed in a cool, dry place.
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