Our Story

Bringing Africa’s rich culinary heritage to the Diaspora

 

The Afribabah Journey

Afribabah was born from a simple yet powerful desire: to create a bridge between Africa and the UAE through authentic food products that tell the story of Africa’s rich culinary heritage.

Our founder, a passionate food enthusiast with deep roots in West Africa, moved to Dubai and quickly realized that finding authentic African ingredients was a challenge. What began as a personal quest to recreate the flavors of home soon evolved into a mission to share these treasures with others.

The name “Afribabah” combines “Africa” with “babah” (meaning “gateway” in several African dialects), symbolizing our role as a gateway to African flavors and traditions.

Today, we work directly with producers across Africa to bring you the most authentic, high-quality products, supporting local communities while sharing the continent’s culinary wealth with food lovers in the Diaspora.

At Afribabah, our mission is to celebrate and share Africa's diverse culinary heritage by providing authentic, high-quality African food products to customers in the Diaspora.

We are committed to:

Authenticity

We are committed to providing truly authentic African products that honor traditional recipes and preparation methods.

Community

We believe in supporting the communities that produce our products and creating connections between cultures.

Quality

We never compromise on quality, carefully selecting and testing each product to ensure excellence.

Education

We are passionate about sharing the stories, traditions, and cultural significance behind our products.

45M

Products for sale

1.8M

Sellers Active on Afribabah

30.6M

Buyers Activie on Afribabah

$2.64M

Annual gross merchandise sales

Our Sourcing Philosophy

We believe that the best products come from producers who care deeply about quality, tradition, and sustainability. That's why we've developed direct relationships with farmers and producers across Africa.Our sourcing team regularly travels throughout the continent to find the most authentic ingredients and to ensure that our standards for quality, sustainability, and fair trade are being met.

By working directly with producers, we're able to:

By working directly with producers, we're able to:Ensure the authenticity and quality of our products Support local economies and traditional farming methods Reduce our environmental footprint Share the stories of the people behind our products Offer fair prices to both producers and customers From the spice markets of Morocco to the farms of Ghana, we're proud to bring you products with provenance and purpose.

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