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Every product tells a story. Worldwide delivery.
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If you’re a Nigerian artisan, SOKOFA is for you.

Through our platform you are able to reach a global audience that you can connect with, and sell to.

If you’re ready to take your craft to the next level, visit sokofa.com, then click on “become a seller” to register for free!

#art #artisans #sellmyart #fyp #explorepage by @shopsokofa

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Are you an artisan looking for a global marketplace to sell your products? SOKOFA is for you.

Visit sokofa.com today, to register as a vendor.

#sokofa #globalmarketplace #vendor #artisan #sellartandcraft by @shopsokofa

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You can register to become a vendor within minutes.

Here’s how to

#sokofa #phonedemo #tutorial #howto #explorepage by @shopsokofa

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8 months ago

Sometimes the most interesting part of a business isn't what they sell.

It's why they started.

Sokofa's story is about connecting African creators with customers beyond their immediate markets, an idea that took shape while founder Tope Abuloye was in Edinburgh.

These are the stories we want to tell more often.
Not just "buy from this business."

But:
"Meet the person building it."

Know a Nigerian founder in the UK whose story deserves to be told? Tag them or send us their page.

#NaijaFindsUK #NigerianEntrepreneursUK #AfricanCreators #NigerianBusinessUK #UKDiaspora by @shopsokofa

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2 months ago

Edinburgh, it's your turn!🇳🇬

We've already found Sokofa, an Edinburgh-based marketplace founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Tope Abuloye, connecting African artisans and businesses with customers around the world.

But we know that's only scratching the surface.
There are Nigerian-owned businesses across fashion, beauty, retail, professional services and more that deserve to be discovered.

Edinburgh Naijas, tag ONE Nigerian-owned business we absolutely need to know about.

#NaijaFindsUK #NigeriansInEdinburgh #EdinburghNigerians #NigerianBusinessUK #SupportNaijaBusiness by @shopsokofa

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Meet Azalia, one of the makers behind Sokofa, working out of FCT, Nigeria. Every adire piece starts as plain cotton before it goes through hand dyeing, so no two pieces ever turn out quite the same. This maxi dress carries that same story, made to order, one artisan at a time.

Shop the edit, link in bio. Worldwide delivery.

#Sokofa #Adire #AfricanFashion #HandcraftedAfrica #MadeInNigeria by @shopsokofa

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The cowrie shell has been trading hands for longer than most currencies we know today. Long before paper money, these small shells traveled ancient trade routes from the Indian Ocean into West Africa, valued for their beauty and because they were almost impossible to fake.

Long after coins took over, the shell stayed. You will still find it in beadwork, waistlines, and ceremonial dress today, worn as a symbol of prosperity, fertility, and status across many African cultures.

Swipe through for the story. Some things are worth more than a price tag ever said.

#Sokofa #AfricanHeritage #CowrieShells #AfricanCulture #HandcraftedAfrica ShopSokofa by @shopsokofa

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The Kunle Loafers, by Snugfeet International.

A classic penny loafer built for the days you actually need to move, cut and stitched by hand in Lagos. Comfortable enough for the walk to work, sharp enough to wear past it.

Shop the full Snugfeet collection, link in bio.

#Sokofa #AfricanFashion #MensFootwear #HandcraftedLeather #MadeInLagos #AfricanArtisans #ShopSokofa by @shopsokofa

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3 months ago

Meet Alyn Scents by @lynscents._. Soft, fresh, and memorable, this is the kind of fragrance that settles beautifully on the skin and leaves a clean, lasting trail.

If you love scents that smell good without shouting, this one is for you.

Discover African beauty brands on Sokofa.

#Sokofa #AlynScents #Perfume #FragranceLovers #MadeInNigeria #AfricanBrands by @shopsokofa

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Every pattern carries a story.
Adire is a Yoruba resist-dyed textile tradition from southwestern Nigeria, known for its rich indigo colour, expressive patterns and generations of skilled craftsmanship.
Before the fabric is dyed, selected areas are tied, stitched, folded or covered with a resistant material. Once the cloth is dyed and the resist is removed, the protected sections reveal the distinctive patterns beneath.
Adire is more than beautiful fabric. Its patterns can carry memory, identity, observation and cultural meaning, while every handmade piece reflects the skill and creative choices of its maker.
Today, artisans and designers continue to reinterpret Adire while preserving the knowledge behind the tradition.
Swipe through to discover how Adire is made.
Which part of the process surprised you most?
#Sokofa #Adire #YorubaCulture #AfricanTextiles #AfricanHeritage #AfricanCraftsmanship #MadeInAfrica #AfricanArtisans #TextileArt #IndigoDye #SupportAfricanCreatives #AfricanDesign #ShopSokofa by @shopsokofa

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Some art you look at. Some art looks back at you. Star-Struck is an original oil on canvas by Muktar Yusuf, hand-painted in Nigeria. Every brushstroke carries the weight of the story behind it. One piece. One owner. Yours to keep forever. Tap the link in bio. Worldwide delivery. by @shopsokofa

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Meet Mama Nike, the legendary Nigerian artist behind the Nike Art Centre, who’s spent decades preserving African art and empowering women through craft. From Adire to beadwork and embroidery, every piece tells a story of culture, creativity, and identity.

She’s not just making art. She’s creating opportunity, training thousands of artisans, and showing the world the beauty of African craftsmanship.

At SOKOFA, we’re inspired by creators like Mama Nike. That’s why we make it easy to shop authentic African art, fashion, and craft, and ship it globally. Support real artisans. Own real culture.

Shop now at sokofa.com

#AfricanArt #AfricanFashion #SupportAfricanArtisans #NikeArtGallery #SOKOFA by @shopsokofa

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