Marche Africain: An African hub in Bonn

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Nestled in Bonn, Germany, Marche Africain is more than a shop — it's a vibrant community and a home away from home for many. From authentic African flavors to heartfelt connections, discover how this Afro shop bridges continents, supports newcomers and faces the challenges of cultural life abroad.

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00:00I have this problem, this problem. I want help from this.

00:26It's the greatest year.

00:28I want to help German.

00:35I feel like a home because the people who come and meet them

00:39are speaking the same language.

00:41I want to know what to say.

00:42And what I speak the English they want to say.

00:47I find something you can find in Aldi, Lidl or other shops.

00:53Because here you can find this African food.

01:04The German people don't like to shout too much.

01:06Like we.

01:07When we talk here sometimes they call the police.

01:09They think maybe we are fighting.

01:11But we are not fighting.

01:13Just discussion about politics.

01:15Sometimes we go through lots of racism here.

01:21Who don't accept us?

01:22I don't really care who accepts me.

01:24But I accept the people.

01:25You know because people will always be people.

01:28If they aren't in action.

01:30I see how they're fighting, they're fighting, they're fighting!

01:32What does that say to me?

01:33What does that say to you?

01:34Do I know you are fighting for important things?

01:35How many people can do well?

01:37Suppose that they want to know,

01:39be honest to me.

01:40I think so well.

01:42Let's see how many people continue.

01:43Where do you know?

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