Join the premium wholesale marketplace for African inspired lifestyle products.

We're the partner of choice for handcrafts, agents and wholesalers seeking to grow their wholesale revenue.

Our mission is to support, up-skill and promote creators, create sustainable employment and share the beauty and diversity of African design.

Sign up to Become a Seller

Change the Way You Sell Premium African Inspired Hand-Crafted Products

  • Who holds my stock?
    Seller
  • Who packs my orders?
    Seller
  • Who delivers the product ?
    Meekono
  • Who does the Customer Service ?
    Meekono
  • How does a Buyer pay for orders ?
    Meekono
  • How does a Seller get paid ?
    Meekono
How to Become a Seller

Step 1

Register with Meekono

Sign up here

Step 2

Set up virtual storefront, upload products and pricing

Step 3

Your products are reviewed & quality checked by our agent then made live on our platform

Step 4

Produce ordered items and update Buyers on the progress of their order

Step 5

Pack & Send orders via one of our delivery partners

Step 6

Payment sent within 3 working days

What Can I Sell on Meekono ?

Premium African-Inspired Handcraft Products

  • Home Decor

  • Apparel

  • Natural Beauty
    &
    Well-Being

  • Textiles

  • Gitfts

  • Accessories

  • Art

  • Vintage
    &
    Antiques

Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I WHOLESALE ON MEEKONO?

Registered Sellers are allocated their own virtual storefront, showcasing their story, their products, and their terms (minimum order quantities, payment terms). Buyers registered with Meekono have access to Seller storefronts and can place orders, which Sellers confirm before they begin production. We encourage new Sellers to operate on a made-to-order basis. Payments for orders are channeled through Meekono’s payment gateway to give both Buyers and Sellers peace of mind when transacting.

WHAT DOES IT COST TO SELL ON MEEKONO?

We've waived our $100 Seller Sign-up Fee in order to attract the best premium brands to join our platform and become a part of this exciting new venture. So it’s currently free to join! We charge a percentage-based commission on orders on a cost+ basis which means you get your full wholesale price, minus the cost of receiving and settling payments from your buyers. Until you start securing orders, you pay nothing.

WHO CAN WHOLESALE ON MEEKONO?
  • 1. Ambitious sellers with high quality products that are in demand by international buyers
  • 2. Entrepreneurs with an eye for design and a passion for excellence and professionalism who represent artisan makers to sign up as Agents representing artisan communities and other enterprises that might not be able to manage a virtual storefront and buyer relationships
  • 3. Artists and art dealers and agents seeking to connect with interior decorators, collectors and galleries, African sellers of downloadable digital prints.
  • 4. Ambitious sellers of uniquely African value-added natural products including natural personal care and wellbeing products like oils, creams, candles and soaps.
WHAT’S THE PROCESS FOR BECOMING A SELLER?

Once you sign up we’ll review your information. Once your business and products have been approved by us, you will be given access to your Meekono Storefront where you will share your story, logo and images, location and other relevant details. New sellers can take adavanta of a 20-minute onboarding call to help them get set up on Meekono.com Registered Meekono Sellers have free access to Meekono Wholesaling Masterclasses, toolkits and other information to help you succeed as a wholesaler.

WHY SHOULD I WORK WITH MEEKONO?

We’re building a community of like-minded businesses seeking new markets, business opportunities and information to add value to their entrepreneurial process. We harness the expertise of industry professionals who have worked in the African and global creative value chain plus a network of representatives to support your journey as a Meekono Seller. Our revenue model is driven by the success of our sellers, therefore we’re motivated to seek out and secure the best deals, advocate on sellers’ behalf and share vital information with them that leads to their success.