4CurlyHair is a company that is focused on providing women and men with Afro Caribbean hair with a range of healthy products and hair brands that you can trust and know are good for your tresses. We aim to provide you with a stress free hair shop experience by taking out the need to go through a list of ingredients because with the help of our own in-house scientist, we’ve looked through the in . . . gredients to make sure that the products we sell only contain ingredients that are the best for us and for our curls. 4CurlyHair only stocks brands that you can trust. We wouldn’t put anything in our store that we wouldn’t put in our hair.” We are happy to give ACS members 15% off our products using the code given to them. **the code will be valid from 1/09/20 until 30/06/21

I trained in three different types of yoga (Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini and Yin). I studied meditation, breathwork, sound healing and Reiki (a Japanese form of energy healing). I explored herbal medicine and nutrition. I am currently training as a psychotherapist (psychosynthesis, a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the exploration of our human potential). Put these together and you get a powerful . . . package. It packs a solid spiritual punch. It really does the business. It’s a return to my great great grandmother’s work with some extra magic in the mix. I’ve had to work hard to find my own way, to learn to trust my gut, to hold fast to my quest for serenity and balance (while still having fun – fun is vital!). Yes, parts of my life have been hard but they cracked open my heart and have made me more understanding, more compassionate. We all have our own issues, our own problems, and I can never live your experience – but having been at rock bottom, I can empathise; I can hold your hand and support you, inspire you and cheer for you. If I can do it, you can too.

At 18, marching to the beat of her own hip-hop soundtrack Flow made the decision to swap a place to study Pharmacy for a place to study Cosmetic Science at London College of Fashion. Think formulating foundations, eyeshadows and blushers in the day and working at luxury beauty retailers in the evenings. Yet every spare minute between the lab, library and luxury counters was spent thinking about bu . . . ilding a beauty empire. Fast forward four years, Florence turns 22 and MDMflow is born. MDMflow is an accumulation of all of Florence’s obsessions; the colours black and gold, hip hop, beauty, fashion and science. The brand sits in the post 90s era, with a heavy influence of the mid 90s-00s glamour that comes from the hip hop culture. MDMflow started with handmade lipsticks using the latest colour technology, going on to create the decade’s great mascara according to the beauty experts. Critically acclaimed and loved worldwide the story is far from over, in fact, it’s only just began…

Our food is made up of elements of a popular Nigerian street food called suya (a spice blend made with peanut) which is used to marinade meat that is then barbecued. Our menu also consists of jollof rice (rice cooked in a seasoned blend of tomato, red peppers and onions), akara (deep fried black eyed bean fritters) & fried plantain. Although it could be argued that our star dish is actually our jo . . . llof rice because it’s just so good!

Culture Shop was created because we believe that international products such as the ones we deliver online should be easily accessible to people. We also believe in educating and teaching people new recipes that they can explore different foods and cultures of different ethnicities. Culture Shop thanks all our customers for choosing us to help them Eat & Explore.

Born of a teenage dream to make Nigerian food as readily available in the United Kingdom as other ethnic cuisines, we opened our doors on the 31st of May, 2018. Our carefully curated menu offers something for everyone: fish, meat, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, spicy, mild, sweet, savory, traditional and not-so-traditional. Executive Mamaput, Nky Iweka has drawn on her Anglo-Nigerian roots to c . . . reate ‘Nigerian food with a twist’ as her oldest daughter describes it.

We are on a mission to change the way we eat and drink Caribbean cuisine. The Caribbean islands are overwhelmed with amazing ingredients and dishes that are not so know. We aim to represent the islands as a collective and share island eating culture at its best. The Caribbean is a melting pot. Each island is an evolution of culture due to the mass migration and settlement from multiple nations. T . . . his is reflected through its food, making the cuisine dynamic, yet somewhat unexplored.

THE FLYGERIANS ARE RUNNING WEDNESDAY NIGHTS A THE OLD NUNS HEAD ON A PERMANENT BASIS. FANTASTIC NIGERIAN STREET FOOD THAT WILL FILL YOUR BELLY AND WARM YOUR SOUL.

Uncle John’s Bakery was established by Uncle John himself, John Mensah and his wife Emelia Mensah, 20 years ago. The company was birthed as a result of Nana Mary, Uncle John’s mother, passing down the family’s sweet bread secret recipe.

We exist for the few that respects the alchemy of the jerk pit master and who understands that jerk chicken has roots much deeper than your local Caribbean takeaway would have you believe. Jerk has always been more than just a seasoning. It was food forged in the earth by the Jamaican guerrilla with fire in his heart and smoke in his eyes. We haven't forgotten this history. Which is why we don' . . . t do tropical themes, microwaves or have a fancy Caribbean restaurant, only fresh and natural - just like our granny taught us.

Many of our communities are becoming more aware of how our food is sourced. Eat of Eden provides great tasting food suitable for all including vegans and vegetarians. We provide fresh organic food and drink that is freshly made and full of flavour. Our menus are inspired by Caribbean Ital and European recipes, ‘made with love’ to produce that home cooked feeling. We offer quality and food at . . . a great price that can be enjoyed by everyone. A place where vegans and vegetarians can be proud to bring their friends, making it a wonderful experience even for non-vegans. We aim to inspire vegans to be creative with the taste and presentation of plant-based food. Eat of Eden brings variety and fun to vegan food.

Jamaica Patty Co. was founded in 2013 with the aim of bringing high-quality Jamaican food to the UK. Frustrated by her inability to find the flavours and aromas of straight from the oven patties in London, Jamaican-born entrepreneur Theresa Roberts decided to launch Jamaica Patty Co. in order to give UK consumers the opportunity to enjoy the fresh flavour of Jamaica. To ensure authenticity all re . . . cipes have been developed by renowned Jamaican chef Collin Brown and Theresa; Collin insists that every single patty is freshly baked in store just like they are in Jamaica.

Ikoyi builds its own spice-based cuisine around British micro-seasonality: vegetables slowly grown for flavour, sustainable, line-caught fish and aged native beef. Our kitchen aims to serve produce in its optimal state, harnessing as much flavour as possible while respecting the true nature of the ingredient. The foundation for our menu is a vast collection of spices with a focus on sub-Saharan W . . . est Africa, which we have meticulously sourced over the past few years. We explore ingredients such as Grains of Selim, a smoky peppercorn with the scent of eucalyptus, plantains and scotch bonnet chillies, which we ferment, burn and pickle.

The heart behind Cultureville is to invest in highly-skilled African artisans and entrepreneurs from low income backgrounds. We pride ourselves on sourcing our fabrics exclusively from African suppliers and having production teams based in Nigeria and Ghana, led by African women. Our vision is positively impact lives and highlight the immense beauty and talent Africa has to offer the world.

Okwuís_Frocentric label is a philanthropy venture capital launched in 2017 in London to empower grassroot survivors of domestic violence in Africa.Designer, Dr Chichi Menakaya started designing as a child while watching her mother Mrs Ann Okwuchukwu Menakaya (Late), a lawyer recreate outfits made for her by top designers. In her eyes, her mother was eponymous to fashion, women empowerment and equ . . . ity. “Okwuí” is from her mother’s name “Okwuchukwu”, meaning the “word of God” . This fashion line is one of the projects of Okwuí Mask Scheme (A gender based violence advocacy charity). The profits of this label helps fund our business empowerment scheme (Foster-A-Woman) in Africa aimed at ensuring financial freedom.

VerylDesigns is an African print brand that focuses on handmade designs that have been made and sourced both in the UK and the homeland of KAMPALA, UGANDA. The vision is to create timeless bold designs and prints that express one's character. It's all about fun, classy and colourful prints that come to life. ​

At rare culture London we always try to tell a story with our clothing, Empower people of colour, we want people to learn something, make a bold statement while looking & feeling good at the same time. "The world is constantly changing, but culture will always remain the same, and our culture influences the whole world!

I'm Dorcas, the owner - illustrator - artist - product designer - instagram poster - order packer - customer service agent - etc etc behind DorcasCreates I am largely self taught and passionate about representing and uplifting Black people specifically Black women through illustration. Here you'll find a lot of bold colours, pattern-work and references to my Nigerian heritage. All of my illustrat . . . ions start out as pencil drawings which I then edit digitally. Outside of illustration I also love lino-printing and sewing. I am constantly astounded by the positive responses to my work and I hope you leave here feeling inspired, happy and joyful. When I'm not drawing, shipping orders, or attending events you'll find me in bed with an Octavia Butler novel, eating fancy cakes, on the hunt for the best food in London or screaming off-key at a concert

In Africa, creators, crafters and artisans are often associated to the word, "Fundi" which in Swahili means a person skilled in making or maintaining things. With this in mind, we want you to become your own kind of Fundi by giving you the chance to fall in love with experience of creating something that has a touch of Africa , while learning a bit more about the people, the culture and the life . . . styles.

London-based “illustration lab” Kazvare have worked with brands like Adidas, Tate Modern, and O2 on large-scale events, but they also sell their pop culture–influenced prints, homewares and books online.

My eponymous brand was born out of a vision to transform the lack of visible representation and availability of Black character cards within the greeting cards industry. I’m dedicated to making this vision a reality by using my love of illustration to create imaginative cards that celebrate and elevate black women, men and children. At the heart of my brand is a purpose and commitment to help . . . you celebrate family, friendships, birthdays and magical life occasions with beautifully designed cards that create connections and evoke resonation.