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Uses of Beeswax

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Fred

Africa Imports now has Beeswax available in 8 fl. oz. and 16 fl. oz sizes. Beeswax is very versatile and has many uses. Ancient Egyptians used it as a sealant for their boats, perfumes and sarcophagi. Ancient Greeks used to … Continue reading →

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Books for African Children

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Fred

Many children around the world see themselves in books they read, but African children rarely do. This is a quote from Deborah Ahenkorah who is starting a program to help inspire literature for African children writen by Africans. Africa Imports … Continue reading →

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Summer 2013 Wholesale Catalog is coming

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Fred

Gear up for the Summer! Our NEW Catalog is at the printer now and will be mailed out to our customers in about a couple weeks. You will love this catalog! We have so much more products to sell in … Continue reading →

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Significance of the Kufi

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Fred

In West Africa, a kufi cap is the traditional hat for men, and is part of the national costume of most of the countries in the region. It is worn by Africans of many religions. Many older men wear a kufi every day … Continue reading →

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The April Wholesale Flier is Available

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Fred

The April Wholesale Flier is available for download. Our flier is still being printed and will be sent out to our wholesale customers next week. This 8 page flier is packed with 64 new ideas not shown anywhere else. You can also … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Fred

Ginkgo Biloba is one of the oldest living tree species and its leaves are among the most extensively studied botanicals in use today. Ginkgo Biloba has been shown to be helpful for maintaining optimal cognitive health, especially among older adults, … Continue reading →

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Batik Bone Beads

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Fred

Many of our bracelets and jewelry are made from batik bone beads. These bone beads are products of Ghanian and Kenyan tribes people. The process to create this beads can go back to 4th century BC Egypt. It was originally … Continue reading →

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Free Herbal Lozenges: Assorted Sampler

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Fred

Get a sample pack with 5 different flavors of Black Seed Herbal Lozenges FREE with any $50 minimum order or more, placed now through midnight, Saturday April 13.Black seed oil has been cherished since the time of the Egyptian Pharaohs … Continue reading →

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Living Bitters capsules are back!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Fred

Cleanse Your Body with Nature After a long hiatus, Living Bitters capsules are back in our inventory. For generations, African living bitters have been used for overall health; and for relief of many different ailments in Africa. As word of … Continue reading →

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The Uses of Karela Juice

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Fred

Karela juice is an extract of pure Karela or Bitter Gourd or Bitter Melon. Bitter gourd is popular for its ability to regulate blood sugar levels. Scientifically, Bitter gourd reduces the amount of glucose that is released into the blood … Continue reading →

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