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Our Story Vision Our App is Now Live & We Need Your Help ! "I started The Nile directory when I was 17, in 2018, as a simple Instagram blog. In 2021, after studying web design, I built it into a website. Soon after, I took on the challenge of building an app, teaching myself everything along the way—first creating an MVP, and ultimately launching the app on the App Store and Google Play as a multi-vendor marketplace. Last year, a few volunteer advisors and developers joined to offer guidance, and our first funders provided financial backing. Now, the vision is larger than I can carry alone, and I’m inviting the community to help sustain and grow it through this next chapter. -Founder Easily shop Black-owned brands and book local services across nearly every category imaginable. Black-owned businesses can effortlessly list their products and services, while shoppers enjoy seamless, direct purchasing from thousands of trusted vendors. But The Nile is more than just a marketplace. You can join vibrant community groups, dive into insightful blogs, participate in our book club, and access a rich array of resources. It's the only place where you can connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and shoppers from across the African Diaspora—all in one empowering space. $987 raised Fundraising goal: $6,000 $6,000 34 donations 143 days left! 16% Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $10 $10 $20 $20 $50 $50 $100 $100 $1,000 $1,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $20 Donate Scan to Download Discover the Future You're Backing Our Vision Our Story Looking to invest in The Nile long-term? Investor Interest Form Where Your Donation Goes This donation supports our essential first-year business expenses, enabling us to build, launch, and grow The Nile app. We commit to full transparency, ensuring every dollar is responsibly allocated to advance our mission and deliver value to our community. App Launch Development & App Launch (37%) $4,200 Read More Functionality Platform & Hosting (32%) $3,560 Read More Marketing Marketing & Outreach (24%) $2600 Read More Maintenance Operational Costs & Buffer (14%) $1716 Read More

Make a difference Change starts with people like you. Your donation helps make a real impact, one action at a time. Together, we can do more. $0 raised Fundraising goal: $5,000 $5,000 0 donations 143 days left! 0% Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $20 $20 $50 $50 $100 $100 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $20.58 I'd like to add $0.58 to cover transaction fees. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link

Back Babies & Kids Off-Platform Shopping Alaffia Kids Bubble Bath - Lemon Lavender $17.49 You'll be directed to the brand's website to complete the purchase SHOP Good clean, bubbly fun! Our Kids Lemon Lavender Bubble Bath is made lemon and lavender oils and fair trade unrefined shea butter from our Alaffia cooperatives in West Africa to gently cleanse, moisturize and nourish skin. No sulfates, parabens, phthalates, silicones, mineral oil, artificial color or synthetic fragrance. Cruelty-free. Caution: This product contains phenoxyethanol, an ingredient that may be harmful to infants and children. Please consult with a doctor before using this product. Why is it sold off the platform? Our marketplace is new! As we continue developing our full marketplace experience, we’re currently featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of products we believe in to support your shopping experience in the meantime. Vendors are already joining the platform, so as our vendor community expands, the marketplace will gradually replace the need for off-platform shopping, and you will be able to shop directly on our platform. To help accelerate this transition, when you shop a product labeled “off-platform shopping,” we kindly ask that you leave a short note tp the brand letting them know you discovered their products through The Nile — your support helps us grow this marketplace and bring more black-owned businesses on board.