Black Owned Businesses in the Diaspora: Buying Black Across The Globe

For the past few years, there has been a battle cry in our community to spend our dollars with Black owned businesses, as opposed to the usual suspects. Well this year, we’re inviting you to take Black Friday a step further.  We created a list of Black owned businesses from various parts of the African Diaspora that would welcome your support, no matter where you are on the globe. Take a look at our selection of some of the best of what the international Black community has to offer.

Black Owned Businesses in the Diaspora

1. The Continent

• Kenya – TheMaasaiShop:  Handcrafted beaded jewelry
• Ethiopia – ZAAF: Luxury apparel and leather accessories produced in Ethiopia.
• Ghana – Heel The World: Bespoke shoes and leather accessories crafted in Ghana.
• South Africa – M’hudi Wines: Family operated a wine farm in located in in the Cape Winelands.
• Ghana – Christie Brown: Show stopping fashion and accessories for women.

2. The United Kingdom

• Ohema Ohene: African inspired fashion brand for Men and Women
• Bespoke Binny: An eclectic range of home furnishings.
• Lela Bag: An exciting new character brand offering adorable Backpacks & Tees for girls.
• Showerella: Uncommon party supplies and activity kits for bridal showers, weddings, parties and events.
• Sheabutter Cottage: Award winning, fair trade natural skin care products.
• Crown Rose: Afro-contemporary Swimwear and loungewear brand.
• BeUNIQUE: Natural hair care products.

3. Canada

• Bohten: An eco-friendly, luxury eye wear line.
• Style Me Ankara: An online retail store that sells handmade  African inspired clothing for men and women.
• Earthtones Naturals: Premium natural hair and body products.

4. The Netherlands

• Nomi by Naomi: Surinamese owned Dutch-wax fashion line for men and women.
• Amsterdam Slavery Heritage Guide: Companion guide for the Black Heritage Amsterdam Tour, packed with amazing historical tidbits and research. A perfect book for your next European getway to Amsterdam.
• Maisa en da maan (Miesha and the Moon): A Black children’s book in Dutch about Sickle Cell. This a great opportunity to learn a new language and teach your child too!
• Ubuntu-Wear: Culture inspired urban wear

5.  And last but not least, the good ole U.S. of Black A.

•  William + James: Bespoke bowties
• Black & Sexy TV: Get your favorite homies an online subscription of the sexiest television network on the web.
• I Love My Hair:A Coloring Book of Braids, Coils, and Doodle Dos  by Andrea Pippins
• Black Card Revoked: Black Pop Culture Trivia Card game
• Emily Jayne: Natural skin and hair products for men and women
• PruCheek: Funny greeting cards for all occasions
• Whoop Ash: Hilarious yet highly moisturizing body butter by Will Smith’s ex wife, Shree Fletcher.
• Gentleman’s Quarters: Pre-order the forthcoming title from Vintage Black Glamour’s Nichelle Gainer

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