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African General Market
3543 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5R 5L9
Neighbourhoods: Killarney, Renfrew-Collingwood
(604) 434-4555
Vancouver, BC V5R 5L9
Neighbourhoods: Killarney, Renfrew-Collingwood
(604) 434-4555
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 am - 8 pm
Sat 9 am - 8 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
2 reviews for African General Market
2 reviews in English
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Review from Resha D.
6/15/2010
I go to this place all the time - I didn't know they were online! This is where I go to buy African fabric and raw shea butter. The owners are very nice. They have African videos, clothes, food - lots of stuff in a tiny store.
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Review from Jessie J.
3/12/2009
Even before I moved back to Vancouver after a year in Ghana, I went online to figure out where I would be able to buy the ingredients I'd need to continue cooking Ghanaian food back home in Canada. I found a listing for Afrika Market (which is the name I know this place by), and took note.
Its location isn't convenient for most of Vancouver (though probably just right for a lot of our African community), so it took me a while to get out there. When I finally did, it was CLOSED! Turns out Saturday is their off day, FYI.
The next time I had better luck. And felt even luckier when I walked in to find that this African grocery was actually a GHANAIAN grocery! I had expected Ethiopian or Nigerian owners who would patiently try to work out with me their country's closest equivalent to the Ghanaian foods I was craving.
Instead, I found shelves laden with banku, fufu mix, jars of home-made shitoh, bags of smoked fish and dried shrimp, real West African yams, and waakye leaves. Sometimes there are Ghanaian scotch bonnet peppers in the freezer. The Ghanaian owner was as surprised by a caucasian customer asking for these things as I was to find him selling them, but we both were thrilled to have found each other.
Note: as is common in Ghana, shoppers are likely to find that the specific things they are looking for are "finished" at Afrika Market. If you don't live in the neighbourhood, I recommend calling in advance if you know what you want, rather than making the trek on spec. That said, if you have no idea what any of this stuff is, I highly recommend visiting the place just for the experience. There are no Ghanaian restaurants in town, so buying some ingredients here and asking how to prepare them is your best hope at sampling this distinctive eating culture.
Specialties
We are your one-stop destination for all your African and Caribbean product needs. We provide Tropical Organic Foods from all across Africa and the Caribbean. Whether you are going to a formal event or simply relaxing, we provide Men and Women's African Clothing for all occasions. We don't just stop there; you can also accessorize with the variety of African Jewelry we provide. We also provide African Fabric so that you can sew an outfit to your specific taste. Decorate your home with African Artifacts. We provide artifacts of different styles, shapes and sizes from all across Africa. Entertain yourself with African Movies and Music as well. We also provide Beauty Supplies and Hair Extensions as well as Skin Care Products that our customers have grown to love. Whether your family is near or far, you can always stay in touch with the International and Domestic Phone Cards we provide. We make it a priority to provide quality products to our valued customers!
History
Established in 2000
Africana General Market has been in business for 10 years. The store is under new management and has recently undergone renovations and improvements to help us serve you better. We pride ourselves in providing customers with the best-quality African and Caribbean products. We value each customer and are proud to provide excellent customer care. You can order from us using our online catalog, order over the phone, or visit our retail location.
Meet the Manager: Ivy Johnson O.
Check out our new website at www.africanamarket.ca
