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OWA Afrikan Market in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
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In-store shopping
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Quick visit
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NFC mobile payments
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Phone: +1 718-643-8487
Site: http://owaafrikanmarket.com/
Site: http://owaafrikanmarket.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:9AM–8PM
- Tuesday:9AM–8PM
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:9AM–8PM
- Friday:9AM–8PM
- Saturday:9AM–8PM
- Sunday:12–7PM
Comments (127)
I Iike their collections. Prices are decent.
I make a trip here every six months, and have been doing so for a few years now. I am hooked on some things that I can only find here. Its a gem.
Brick and mortar store also online store, good customer service, great products of Africa. prices are reasonable as compared to other African stores. I will recommend the store.
1. On Wednesday I called this store to order something and I was told it was too late to place and order.2. On Thursday, I called again and was able to place the order.3. For an item that they said cost $15, I was charged $27. 22.4. I have asked when I will receive it because I needed urgently. I was told I will receive it by Saturday. I didnt received it.5. On Monday, I called and was told that she was not able to get to the post office on time due to the protest and that the package should arrive today Monday.6. I was given a tracking number with not further reference to which postal service is being used.7. I called again around 6:30 p. m. to request the postal Service used because I was unable to track the package with usps.8. I was told it is USPS that was used and that if I dont receive the package today I will receive it tomorrow.9. I said that was not what I was told.10. I was yelled at with this:I am not the post office, how much did you pay for the shipping? That is why I dont like to do business with these people11. As I was explaining what I was told, she hang up the phone on me.12. Is that customer service?13. Last but not the least Who is those people they dont like to do business with? Clearky they discriminate against a group of people.
Please Do not come to this establishment, do not give these rude and disrespectful people your money. The sales woman was rude and considered me a thief from the moment i stepped in the store with my hoodie on. They are the exact reason why black people are treated like garbage in this day and age
One of my favorite places in the area. The friendly staff offers a variety of spiritual wellness tools. They also have a wide array of African prints, dresses, jewelry and drums. Every visit is an experience. I highly recommend stopping by!
I love it here every spritual item is here just be nice and greet them and be respectful and you’ll get what you want overall it a nice Santeria shop it like a botanica but is a nice African market
I highly recommend Owa African Market. It is the only place where you can find true Orisa and Ifa items. The store is very well kept and follows all COVID precautions. Shipping is quick and items always arrive in perfect condition.Aşe Orişa, Aşe Ifa.Awo Ifa Ola
The woman at the counter was very rude. She didn’t want to answer any questions and seemed annoyed that we (my husband and i) even asked her about the products in the store. She kept asking me if i’m done shopping despite the fact that she could clearly see that we were looking at items on the isles. I was excited to go there for the palm wine which turned out to be just palm juice but i’m never going back there.
Neat, I like their assortment, the prices are fair, location is great, I can’t fault this store.
Walked into this store a few minutes ago because I was surprised to see it open. I said hello to the woman behind the counter and looked at the products in Hopes to buy soap and toothpaste but before I even grabbed them off the shelf i was literally rushed to buy something because the owner said she was scared of this whole covid 19 thing. I was there all but 2 minutes. If you are scared to run a business dont open your doors. However I get the feeling had I been from some African descent I wouldnt havent been rushed to buy something. This is the only African Market in the area. Now I see why I was the only customer in the store!
You should go there to get special African artifacts and patterns and these special unique jewelry and go there now because there have these super cool beautiful unique roses but Im not spoiling its a clean nice store and trust me. Its worth it just go and see for yourself. The lady that owns the store is really nice. Go meet her too. And tell her I said hi plz.
I was so excited to support until I was met with rudeness.The woman working that day was unwelcoming and seemed like she was annoyed to answer questions or to get items.I do not recommend this store.
The type of place where the store owner remember their customers. Id give more stars if i could. Fresh òbí abata and Kola nuts!
Great service and helpful people. I always get my black seed oil and Shea butter from here
Great environment, location, & prices. Store is very nicely set up and everything easy to find. They have many authentic beautiful items. You will not be disappointed.
Very nice shop with welcoming shopkeepers. They had so many nice things to choose from. I would have never thought they would have so many things to choose from. I will definitely go back!
Amazing. Ordered online Monday morning, and had everything in my hands on the West coast by early afternoon on Wednesday. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable.
Extremely complete selection of specialty African goods, helpful and knowledgeable staff.
When I walk in, I am always happy. So much to get and the quality of their products is second to none.
Love Ms Ola. The shop Always has what I need and more. Prices are more than fair. Customer service is Great. Very Pleasant ❣
Many different spiritual items and lo to a of selection of our for wearing and burning
All thats need for our IFA/Orisa traditional practice is found there. Her customer service and appreciation is evident as soon as one walks in her shop. May Iya Laura continue to prosper with long life, good health, and all that she needs in life, Ase O!
AUTHENTIC the owner sells nothing but the best very friendly atmosphere. Enjoyable experience, found some original pieces of afrikan art just in time for Christmas gifts
Great African market in Brooklyn. They have a little bit of everything and basic stuff needed for orisha (palm oil, black soap etc) are good prices.
Iya takes great of her customers. My products always arrive on time and sometimes earlier than expected ❤🙏🏿
I bought alot of stuff from this store in the past.. They moved to another in Brooklyn. They sell african spice, soap, shea butter and many more items. Go check it out..
Always stocked. Rare, authentic spiritual supplies imported directly from Africa. Staff is knowledgeable and pro-African spiritual community unfortunately unlike other African markets. Awesome website and Owa ships internationally.
They have a lot of products from Africa it was my first time visiting an African store and Im going back because of the service and they also took the time to answer my daughters questions
The products are great customer service was beautiful. I dont know the lady name she was so sweet helpful
Ive bought some beautiful, reasonably priced fabrics, pottery and home goods here. Great selection, and they are always patient with questions.
I really love this place. It has beautiful fabrics and hard to find African religious items.I was looking everywhere for ground manioca and I found it here. everyone here is always super friendly.
This place is GOLD! The lady is the nicest lady ever. The first thing you will find in this place it will be GOOD VIBES! Then, plenty of African masterpieces of every type. ONE LOVE
Ordered items Thursday evening, arrived Sunday morning. Reasonable prices, exceptional service. Recommended for those that need specialized items.Ekuse pupo..Owa.May your pockets overflow with prosperity.
Been going to them for years now and they are always sweet and helpful
Alot of things from the motherland. Good place for hard to find stuff. Workers are very pleasant. Had a good experience there.
Great selection and helpful staff. They always have what I’m looking for.
Its feels great to have a black owned business that offers cultural items, and necessities. ASE
I was really impressed with what I saw there. So many products you can pick and choose from with friendly sellers to match.
Wide array of supplies, great prices, fantastic energy and knowledgeable people.
Expensive but nice lady. Willing to bargain of the price is right. Truly authentic products except the fabric.
The lady is very kind! I often stop by to get my palo Santo & other goods.
I love this store❤they follow guidelines and practice safe distance at the store ....
For years, my family have shopped at OWA African Market. I always thought they would always be there. So Sad That they have moved from Clinton Hill. They will be missed.
Excellent place to shop! Ive been a customer since the 90s.
Lots of products for Ifa. Some over priced. Not very helpful or friendly though. You have to know what you are looking for.
Great store for products from Africa. Knowledgeable staff!
The best traditional african spirituality/ metaphysical shop in Brooklyn.
Very clean. Very clean. Can I say very clean and well stocked. Love this store.
They have a large variety of oils, scents, candles & products from the Motherland.
For this is the place in Bushwick by far. For those who has lost faith or hope you can definitely find some there for sure. Blessings unto everyone.
OWA African Market has the best product and I feel blessed every time I support.
Very nice people. Professional. They are very knowledgeable about Africa food
Great place great staff clean environment always smells good I love this place
A good place to shop for traditional Africa food and Africa clothes and musical instruments
Excellent products and services that have stood the test of time
The shop lady was very nice
I feel like i visited Nigeria every time I come here.
Good collection of Nigerian ingredients and artisan crafts. Bit expensive but well maintained
They have all most all African food stuff and materials
Such variety of African goods.
This is the best place to shop for your needs from the Mother.
Very good spot for African art, clothing and Orisha tools
A staple in our community. Bringing home away from home to Brooklyn 🤍💫
Nice place to shop African stuff.
They have what you need but EXPENSIVE!!!! Get your credit card ready!!! What is in your wallett!!!??
Always a pleasure to shop here.
Expensive ! But very clean, well organized and a wide variety
She dont know how to deal with people.
Awesome place to shop. Little expensive
Best place for all your traditional and spiritual wants...
Great owner and peoples skills!
Love the liquid black soap here.
Anybody knows if they sell apetamin syrup ?
Carries African products authe tic but little pricey.
If you like African artifacts this is the place to find them.
Happy and very helpful,,, had everything that i needed
The lady assistant was very helpful
Very lovely owner and staff.
Love there products
Nice place will go there again....
Loved it. Ill be back
The go-to place for my supplies
Nice onwer and employees
Nice market oh yeah
Customer service needs improvement
Friendly fast paste service
Nice selection of fabrics
The red oil and cameroon pepper?.....EPIC
Very friendly and helpful
Great store.
An amazing shop.
Awesome service
Has all you need!
Good item Shopping
Great variety
Love this store
Excellent service
Excellent services
Great staff
Great!
Love it
Theyre rude
Excellent service
Nice store
Great place
Good products
Has a lot of things
Great
Friendly and courteous.
Great
Nice person
Wonderful
I made a purchase with order 5124 on May 27th and they still havent sent me my products nor have they returned my money ...
I would like to have the email address of the manager of the shop!
Very good
Nice and friendly iyas
Total reviews rating 4.5
127 Reviews for OWA Afrikan Market 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-02Went there today to get some items and an outfit for the Oshun Festival and it was an awesome experience and I am also an owner of a Botanica but I came here for something specific and got it. The Customer Service was amazing and I felt welcomed and definitely will be coming back.
Review №2
2022-07-26I’m from texas but I found owa market online and purchased my all orisha elekes beads and I already received my package and was shipped same day I made my purchase. Thank you so much!
Review №3
2022-03-17Wonderful experience navigating on the website. Shipping was superfast! Great selection of items!would definitely be a repeat shopper without hesitation. Thank you!
Review №4
2022-03-01Laura is a wonderful shopkeep, shes always looking to help toy find what you need. Shes the old school ryosyof shopkeep that remembers your name and asks you how youre doing. I come here to get obi abata (kola nut) , orogbo (bitter kola), epo pupa ( red palm oil), ẹfun, and sometimes even egusi to make yummy food. The store also has a huge arsenal of dried beans, bean flour, pounded Yam powder, and spiritual colognes.
Review №5
2021-11-12Nice place and well stocked. But it seems that if you are not African you are not trusted. I was followed through the store and admonished for pointing to a necklace like if I was touching it. Overall didnt feel welcomed and treated like a potential robber. Interestingly, I probably know more about their Yoruba items than them.
Review №6
2022-01-11First time I went to this store (about a year ago)I found it to be well stocked with all the products I needed, but felt rushed and didn’t get everything I wanted because the lady in the store needed to go to the post office so I felt rushed and left.My friend went last month and the lady told him to hurry up because she had to go to the post office.Today I went back while picking up a few things and the same lady said again…”You must hurry up because I have to go to the post office “What’s the deal!?I needed plenty of things from this store, but after today, I will take my money/business elsewhere. They need another worker so the patrons don’t feel so rushed and this lady can handle her daily postal business
Review №7
2022-05-05Very friendly environment products were easy to fine. I loved the cleanliness of the establishment.
Review №8
2021-12-11I ordered a trio of hats from the website. They arrived quickly and in good question, but one which I had ordered in black showed up blue. I emailed the store about it and received no response. So I called and was told that they had run out of black hats. So rather than email or call me to tell me that, they just shipped a blue one instead. The real kicker is that the blue hat they sent me isnt even advertised on their site. Maybe shop in person but buying online isnt wise as you may not receive what you ordered.
Review №9
2021-07-21Always great stuff!! Good prices very very kind people that work there, super helpful. I just wish that that when you get a half a pound of kola nuts that they were a bit smaller. The size of them takes up the weight. But they are great quality. I love this place.Update: HOWEVER, Please CHANGE the store hour information online, it says Sunday. Thats the only issue. I went today, on a Wednesday, because it said it was open. It was not. The store hours on the shop say closed on Wednesday all day. I wasted a trip.
Review №10
2022-01-14I went to spend my Black dollars with a Black-owned spiritual store & my experience at Owa was not pleasant. The saleswoman was so rude, I really felt bad for her.