Manchester is one of the UK’s most culturally diverse cities, with a strong and growing African and Afro-Caribbean community. Across the city, you’ll find a wide range of businesses serving everyday needs — from food and faith to fashion, beauty, services, and community life.
This page brings together African and Afro-Caribbean businesses in Manchester, organised by category, to help you easily discover trusted local shops, services, and places of worship.
African & Caribbean Shops
African and Caribbean shops in Manchester supply essential groceries and cultural products used in everyday cooking and home life. These shops stock items such as yam, plantain, palm oil, dried fish, spices, flours, rice, frozen foods, and traditional snacks from across Africa and the Caribbean.
Browse African and Caribbean shops in Manchester to find grocery stores near you.
African Restaurants
African restaurants in Manchester reflect the diversity of African cuisine, with dishes inspired by West, East, Central, and Southern Africa. Whether you are looking for jollof rice, grilled meats, traditional soups, or home-style meals, the city offers a wide range of dining options.
Explore African restaurants in Manchester for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
Caribbean Restaurants
Caribbean restaurants bring bold flavours, spices, and island-inspired cooking to Manchester. From jerk chicken and curry goat to rice and peas and Caribbean street food, these restaurants are popular with both locals and visitors.
Discover Caribbean restaurants in Manchester serving authentic Caribbean food.
👉 Caribbean restaurant listings
Arts, Culture & Gifts
Arts, culture, and gift shops celebrate African and Caribbean heritage through clothing, artwork, handmade items, books, and cultural products. These businesses play an important role in preserving traditions and supporting creative expression within the community.
Find African and Caribbean arts, culture, and gift shops in Manchester.
Fashion & Accessories
African and Afro-Caribbean fashion businesses in Manchester offer traditional and modern clothing, accessories, and fabrics. From Ankara and Kente styles to contemporary fashion influenced by African culture, these shops serve a wide range of tastes and occasions.
Browse African fashion and accessories in Manchester.
👉 Fashion and Accessories here
Hair & Beauty Products
Hair and beauty product stores in Manchester specialise in products designed for Afro and textured hair, as well as African skincare and beauty essentials. These shops provide trusted brands, natural oils, hair treatments, and cosmetics suited to diverse hair and skin needs.
Explore hair and beauty product shops in Manchester.
Hairdressers & Barbers
African and Afro-Caribbean hairdressers and barbers in Manchester offer specialist services including braiding, weaving, locs, fades, beard grooming, and natural hair care. These businesses are valued for their cultural understanding and technical expertise.
Find African hairdressers and barbers in Manchester.
👉 Hairdressers and Barbers Listing
Events & Community
Community organisations and event services bring people together through cultural celebrations, festivals, meetings, and social activities. These groups help strengthen community ties and preserve cultural identity.
Explore African and Afro-Caribbean events and community organisations in Manchester.
👉 Events and Community listing
Event Services
Event service providers support weddings, parties, religious events, and cultural celebrations. These services may include catering, decoration, photography, entertainment, and venue support.
Find African-owned event services in Manchester.
Shipping & Cargo
Shipping and cargo services help individuals and businesses send goods between the UK, Africa, and the Caribbean. These services support trade, family connections, and small businesses.
Explore shipping and cargo services in Manchester.
Why Use Afroko
Afroko is building a trusted directory of African and Afro-Caribbean businesses across the UK. By organising businesses city by city and category by category, Afroko helps people discover local services more easily while supporting community-owned businesses.
If you own or know an African or Afro-Caribbean business in Manchester that should be listed, you can suggest it to be added to Afroko.
Manchester African Food & Business Guide
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Read our local Manchester guide featuring popular African shops and restaurants: