MallforAfrica, a Nigerian eCommerce platform, is shutting down after 9 years in operation. As a sign that it is actually closing shop, its app has been removed from Google Playstore and Apple store.
A notice on the firm’s website reads:
Dear Amazing Customers,
At this time MallforAfrica is no longer taking any orders. We appreciate your patronage over the years and truly adore each and every one of you. Orders made prior to our closure have been processed or are being refunded. If you have funds on your MfA account, they will be refunded. Please be patient with us as we finalize refunds during the month of November. Our customer service team is working hard to ensure all refunds are completed fast. Thank you all so much for your support.
We adore you all.
Sincerely,
MallforAfrica
Founded, by Chris Afolayan and Tope Afolayan, MallforAfrica is an online mall that enables Africans to find and purchase items from international retailers. Its online platform and payment system give its users access to numerous retailers from the U.S. and U.K.
