
Nine Forces That Will Shape Africa’s Consumer Markets in 2026
Kemi, a 29-year-old project manager in Lagos, was halfway through her coffee break when an Instagram video showcasing a stylish handbag caught her attention. She
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Kemi, a 29-year-old project manager in Lagos, was halfway through her coffee break when an Instagram video showcasing a stylish handbag caught her attention. She

If 2025 taught African retailers anything, it’s that stability does not equal predictability. While headline inflation eased across many markets, consumers continued to face pressure,

Tunde, a 34-year-old trader in Lagos, embodies a paradox. Despite being well-educated and managing his business online, he still contributes weekly to an Ajo group

Saleh, a 25-year-old graduate from Nairobi, desperately needed a new smartphone. He explored every option to get the best value. He came across a well-known

Brand disloyalty is becoming the norm across consumer segments, product categories and geographies within Africa. In Nigeria alone, 7 in every 10 consumers switched brands

Gaining clients’ trust in Africa can be laborious, as most transactions occur offline through unofficial retail channels. Then generative AI appears, upending businesses and consumers
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