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African shops in Leicester

Grocery stores, food shops, supermarkets and hair suppliers across Leicester — with the address and opening hours you need before you travel.

Finding an African shop in Leicester

Leicester's African shops sit alongside one of the most diverse retail mixes in the Midlands, with grocery shops and hair suppliers serving the city and the surrounding county.

This page covers African grocery shops, food shops, supermarkets and hair suppliers across Leicester.

What Leicester shops stock

Groceries

Yam, plantain, garri, egusi, palm oil and dried fish.

Hair and beauty

Braiding hair, extensions and black soap by brand.

Regional mix

Leicester's shops carry a wider East African selection than most Midlands cities.

Shops in Leicester

Listings are being added. If you know a Leicester African shop that should be here, add it — it takes a minute and it is free.

Afro hair salons in Leicester

One salon listed in Leicester so far. Each card links to the full listing with address and phone.

Styledbychoice - Hair Braiding & Protective Styles Salon, Leicester Leicester · Afro hair salon 07459 632062 View listing

Common questions — Leicester

Where are the African shops in Leicester?

They are spread across the city rather than concentrated in one district. The city centre and the east end carry the largest concentration of grocery shops, with others serving their local neighbourhoods. Check the listing address before travelling across the city.

Is there an African supermarket in Leicester?

Yes — several of the larger shops operate as supermarkets rather than corner shops, with fresh meat, frozen fish and a wider household range. They are listed here alongside the smaller grocery shops.

Where can I buy African hair products in Leicester?

Hair and beauty suppliers are listed separately from the grocery shops, because they stock by brand and often keep later hours. Look for the hair shop listings rather than the grocery ones.

Do Leicester African shops deliver?

Some do, most do not. Where a shop has published a delivery option it is noted on the listing. If it is not noted, ring before assuming — it is the fastest way to find out.