FASHION
COSMETICS
FOOD & DRINKS
SNACKS
KIDS
ACCESSORIES
FASHION
CLOTHES
KAELA KAY
“At the end of 2017, I resigned from my corporate career to focus on my company full-time. What has evolved is what I have dreamed of: a brand with distinct brand identity, recognition of culture, and customer loyalty.” – Kaela Kay
Founder: Catherine Addai
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
BATIK BOUTIK CLOTHING
“We are a socially responsible line that provides you with clothing and accessories, inspired by the bold and vibrant designs that are unique to the eclectic culture of West Africa.” – Batik Boutik
Hamilton/Montreal/Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
BAGS
BAIN
Through BAIN, Linsey wants to explore the meaning of luxury, but also the themes of gender, colonialism and inclusivity in fashion.
Founder: Linsey Myriam Bain
Montréal, QC, Canada 🇨🇦
JEWELLERY
OMI WOODS
“Our jewelry is individually and ethically handmade with fair trade African gold and globally sourced conflict-free fine metals.” – Omi Woods
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
Founder: Ashley Alexis McFarlane
NOT MAGIC
“Not Magic is a studio and a shop with a focus on sustainable fashion & emerging independent designers.” – Not Magic
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
COSMETICS
SKINCARE
OKOKO COSMETIQUES
“OKOKO Cosmétiques innovates the skincare arena with natural products impeccably designed to make beautiful skin a reality by supporting the five vital functions of a healthy, youthful complexion: moisture, nutrition, protection, renewal and radiance.” – Okoko Cosmetiques
Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦
Founder: Oyéta Kokoroko
TEMI
“Temi gathered all of her product knowledge and decided to take matters into her own hands. She began to formulate skincare products with organic plant-based ingredients for herself which led to her friends questioning her new glow..” – Temi
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
Founder: Temi Shobowale
HAIRCARE
KINKSOLOGY
“Each product we create is incredibly gentle on the hair and skin, while using the power of plants and essential oils to fight intense damages.” – Kinksology
Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Founder: Monique Marsh
UP NORTH NATURALS
“The hair care line includes styling lotions, edge control gel, conditioners and cleanser to help you establish a routine that keeps your hair naturally gorgeous.” – Up North Naturals
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
Founder: Lisa Keizer
EARTHTONES naturals
“It is the vision of Earthtones Naturals to provide consumers in Canada with high quality natural hair and body products at exceptional prices.” – Earthtones Naturals
Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Founder: Susan Walker
FOOD & DRINKS
RESTAURANTS
AUNTY LUCY’S BURGERS
Aunty Lucy’s is a burger joint inside the Annex Hotel. Chieff Bosompra, the entrepreneur behind Aunty Lucy’s, doesn’t make his own patties, but the Accra-born Toronto creative does have a passion for smash burgers.
Owner: Chieff Bosompra
Toronto, Canada
LAGOS CHOP
As the name describes is a Nigeria online restaurant base in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They are committed to providing food services to Nigerians, and anyone that loves Nigerian food, giving you the Owambe taste and connecting you back to the roots.
Founder: Funmi Osatuyi
Vancouver, Canada
COUNCILLOR
Easygoing hangout featuring cocktails, wine, beer & shots, plus hearty pub grub & TVs for sports.
Toronto, Canada
COFFEE SHOPS
MOFER COFFEE
“We only roast in small batches ensuring the flavor and integrity of our beans. For those who want to roast coffee at home we have our green coffee beans available to you as well” – Mofer Coffee
Founder: Milkyas Tefera
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
CONGO COFFEE & BEIGNET
“African Coffee shop Serving Beignets” – Congo Coffee & Beignets
Founder: Nia bangala
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
SNACKS
OHH! FOODS
“Ohh! Foods driven by a mission to bring awareness to #InclusiveSnacking through the innovation of tasty “free-from” snacks.” – Ohh! Foods
Founder: Brittany Charlton
Markham, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
NERPY’S INC.
“Our mission is to introduce our customer’s to great tasting, deliciously flavorful hot sauces and marinades which are tasty, hot and truly enjoyable.” – Nerpy’s Inc.
Founder: Michael Burgess
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
KIDS
KIDS SWAG
Online marketplace of amazing brands that embody our core principle: Mindful Representation. Their goal is to be your resource in Raising Confident Kids that Love Themselves and Appreciate Difference.
Founder: Kim West
Canada
Black Fervent 