African Mall: A Vibrant Marketplace & Investment

Creating a cultural hub for Minnesota's 250,000+ African community members while offering an 8-12% IRR for investors.

Serving 118,000+ African immigrants, 117,000+ children, and 15,000+ grandchildren across three generations of Minnesota's diverse African communities

See Our Vision

Watch our brief video to learn more about the African Mall investment opportunity and how you can be part of this transformative project.

Why African Mall Matters

Cultural Hub

Creating a centralized marketplace to celebrate African culture, food, fashion, and community in the Twin Cities.

Business Opportunity

Supporting 45-55 small businesses and creating 100+ new jobs in the heart of Brooklyn Center.

Impactful Investment

8-12% projected IRR with 7% preferred annual return and 5-7 year investment term.

Our Impact By Numbers

$11.2M

Development Value

45-55

Small Businesses

100+

New Jobs

250,000+

African Community Members

Pledged Vendors

Meet the entrepreneurs who are committed to being part of African Mall.

Victoria's African Fashion
$42,500 invested
Victoria's African Fashion
Clothing & Accessories
Samuel's African Cuisine
$38,750 invested
Samuel's African Cuisine
Restaurant & Catering
Amina's Artisan Crafts
$27,300 invested
Amina's Artisan Crafts
Home Goods & Decor
Daniel's Grocery Market
$55,000 invested
Daniel's Grocery Market
Food & Groceries
Zara's Beauty Supplies
$31,200 invested
Zara's Beauty Supplies
Health & Beauty
Hassan's Tech Solutions
$48,900 invested
Hassan's Tech Solutions
Electronics & Services
Victoria's African Fashion
$42,500 invested
Victoria's African Fashion
Clothing & Accessories
Samuel's African Cuisine
$38,750 invested
Samuel's African Cuisine
Restaurant & Catering
Amina's Artisan Crafts
$27,300 invested
Amina's Artisan Crafts
Home Goods & Decor
Daniel's Grocery Market
$55,000 invested
Daniel's Grocery Market
Food & Groceries
Zara's Beauty Supplies
$31,200 invested
Zara's Beauty Supplies
Health & Beauty

Community Investors

Meet the community members who are investing in African Mall's future.

Amara Okafor
$2,500 invested Amara Okafor Minneapolis, MN
Ayana Tadesse
$5,000 invested Ayana Tadesse St. Paul, MN
Nala Diallo
$1,000 invested Nala Diallo Bloomington, MN
Zola Tutu
$3,500 invested Zola Tutu Eden Prairie, MN
Makena Wangari
$2,000 invested Makena Wangari Edina, MN
Nia Okafor
$1,500 invested Nia Okafor Brooklyn Park, MN
Abasi Nkosi
$2,250 invested Abasi Nkosi Woodbury, MN
Tendai Mutasa
$4,000 invested Tendai Mutasa Apple Valley, MN
Amara Okafor
$2,500 invested Amara Okafor Minneapolis, MN
Ayana Tadesse
$5,000 invested Ayana Tadesse St. Paul, MN
Nala Diallo
$1,000 invested Nala Diallo Bloomington, MN
Zola Tutu
$3,500 invested Zola Tutu Eden Prairie, MN

Community Organizations

These organizations are supporting African Mall's mission to create economic opportunities.

African Business Alliance
African Business Alliance Business Development Mentorship & Networking
Community Development Fund
Community Development Fund Financial Support Grant Funding & Resources
Twin Cities Innovation Hub
Twin Cities Innovation Hub Technology & Innovation Technical Assistance
African Cultural Center
African Cultural Center Cultural Programming Events & Cultural Support
Minnesota African Chamber
Minnesota African Chamber Business Advocacy Advocacy & Policy Support
African Business Alliance
African Business Alliance Business Development Mentorship & Networking
Community Development Fund
Community Development Fund Financial Support Grant Funding & Resources
Twin Cities Innovation Hub
Twin Cities Innovation Hub Technology & Innovation Technical Assistance
African Cultural Center
African Cultural Center Cultural Programming Events & Cultural Support
Minnesota African Chamber
Minnesota African Chamber Business Advocacy Advocacy & Policy Support

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Invest in the future of Brooklyn Center and be part of a transformative cultural and economic development.

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