Black Nile
Shopping
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
The Black Nile is the easiest way to shop black-owned brands, book services nearby, and explore thousands of brands across nearly every imaginable category. Businesses can list products or services directly, and shoppers can purchase seamlessly in-app.
The Black Nile is more than a marketplace. It is a research-driven, community-oriented digital ecosystem, combining a marketplace, business directory, community groups, blogs, resource hub, and more — all in one platform.
Every detail has been meticulously executed and intentionally developed to be impactful, user-friendly, and serve Black-owned businesses, consumers, and the community as a whole.
Features
Seamless Shopping & Booking
• Browse thousands of Black-owned brands, local services, and small businesses
• Book services and shop products nearby with ease
• Explore our directory of over 3,000 Black-owned businesses for direct shopping
Vendor Tools & Business Growth
• Vendors manage sales, track orders, and receive payments securely
• Join networking groups for founders and paying members
• Access monthly free grant lists and expanded funding resources
• Showcase your brand on a Founder’s Page with your story, values, and community impact
• Utilize social media planner tools to enhance marketing efforts
• Receive brand consultations after onboarding evaluations
Community & Research-Driven Impact
• Learn the stories and mission behind each brand
• Participate in initiatives supporting struggling or discontinued Black-owned businesses
• A portion of profits is reinvested into programs supporting affordability, sustainability, and community growth
• Transparent reporting on projects and initiatives keeps the community informed
Connect & Collaborate
• Join The Black Nile Tribe, a central community hub for sharing insights, opportunities, and support
• Participate in state-based groups to discover businesses, grants, and job opportunities nearby
• Coming soon: Book Club, based on our slogan “Deeper than skin, greater than wealth,” to study poverty and actionable solutions
• Access blogs, tools, and resources to connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and shoppers across the African Diaspora
Download The Black Nile today — the easiest, most comprehensive way to shop Black-owned brands, book services, grow your business, and connect with a thriving community in the African diaspora and beyond!
Bug fixes, performance improvements
The developer, Black Nile Co. LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Black Nile Co. LLC
- Size
- 400.5 MB
- Category
- Shopping
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 26 more
- English, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Black Nile Co. All Rights Reserved.
