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About Us

Elisabeth and Osina in front of Osina Afro Market Winterthur

Our Story

Authentically African.
Straight from the source.

Osina Afro Market was founded in 2016 in Winterthur, with the goal of making authentic African food, premium hair care and traditional cosmetics accessible to everyone in Switzerland.

As an Afro shop in Winterthur, we bring African culture to life, for the African diaspora, for Swiss customers discovering African products, and for restaurants seeking authentic ingredients.

Our Milestones

2016 Founded
Opening of the Afro shop in Winterthur alongside the founding of our subsidiary in Lagos, Nigeria, enabling direct import of authentic African food from day one.
2018 Hair & Beauty
Expansion of our African hair care and cosmetics range: shea butter, hair oils, wigs, extensions and natural hair care products become a key part of our offering.
2019 Range Expansion
Growing demand for authentic ingredients. We expand to include spices, vegetables, fish, drinks, grains, nuts and specialities from West, East and Central Africa.
2021 Supply Chain
Closer collaboration with Lagos strengthens direct imports. Local producers in Africa are supported, authentic quality is guaranteed.
2023 New Warehouse
A large new warehouse allows us to stock more, deliver faster and offer an even wider range of products.
Today More than a shop
Osina Afro Market is a cultural meeting point, the go-to destination in Winterthur for African food, hair care, cosmetics and restaurant supplies.

What We Offer

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African Food
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Hair Care & Cosmetics
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Restaurant Supplies
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Online Shop Switzerland
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Food Stand & Catering
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Wholesale

Our Vision

We connect people with their roots. We open new culinary worlds. We support local producers in Africa. Diversity is our strength.

Looking for a product you cannot find with us? Just ask, we will take care of it. Because we believe nothing is impossible.

About the Founder

O
Osina
Born in Nigeria · Living in Switzerland since 2002
The driving force behind Osina Afro Market. With years of experience in African food trade, distribution and international supply chains, his vision is clear: a trusted Afro shop offering authentic African products of the highest quality. His passion shapes the business to this day.
Any questions?
We are here for you, in store and online.
WhatsApp info@osina.ch
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Summer Break

12.07. – 25.07.2026


Dear customers
Our shop and shipping will be closed from 12 to 25 July 2026. Orders received by Wednesday, 8 July 2026 will still be shipped. All later orders will be dispatched from 27 July 2026 in the order they were received.
Thank you for your understanding – have a great summer!

Your Osina Afro Market Team