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Akube clothes: Top 8 markets to buy Okrika bale in Lagos

Akube clothes: Top 8 markets to buy Okrika bale in Lagos

Second hand or Akube clothes as they are also known have helped in clothing the low and middle income earners in Nigeria. The reason for its increased demands is not just because of its cheapness, but also the high quality of each fabric in a bale compared to the ones sampled in boutiques.

However, some proponents believe that these “Bend down select” wears have some consequential health side effects, but the buyers are adamant since it helps them save on the high cost of clothing that is bedeviling Lagos State.

Since importation of thrift clothes is banned by the Nigerian government, there exist market days in a week its buyers expect the suppliers to provide them with new stocks as in cities like Aba, Porthacourt, Lagos, Owerri, Warri, Benin and so on. Though still contraband, in most states in the country there are stores they are openly sold without the interference of the responsible Law enforcement agencies.

Here is a list of where to buy Okrika bale in Lagos in 2024

Where to buy Okrika bale in Lagos state
The sellers of these cheap clothes have Depot in the following places.

1. Katangua market

This market houses a larger chunk of Akube clothes in Lagos. It is synonymous to the name, Okrika. The market is also called Katangora or Katangowa by traders. It is the biggest and most popular Okrika market in the state as at today. There is no limit actually in the items you can buy from these shops, from used up and down clothes for ladies, first grade shoes to long-lasting school or hand bags.
Since fresh stocks usually land during the weekend, market days are usually on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. The market is located at Super bus stop between Ile-Epo and Abule-Egba.

In the year 2020, the Lagos State government under the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu demolished the building with the intention of improving it.

2. Tejuosho market

This is an ultramodern market located along the Ojuelegba-Itire Road in Yaba, Lagos. It remains one of the best places where you can buy used clothing materials in Yaba. A set of renovations have been done on it after was reportedly been destroyed by fire in 2007.

Of a truth, the market is divided into two: Tejuosho Ultra-modern Shopping Centre and Tejuosho Shopping Complex, the former is managed by Tejuosho Property and Development Company while the later is managed by MRI Investments Limited.

3. Oshodi market

If you are living in Oshodi, and you want to Katangua, it entails entering a Taxi going to Iyana-Ipaja and thereafter, another one going to Abule-Egba. But the good news is that you don’t need to stress yourself doing that since what you are looking for in Katangora is closer to you there in Oshodi.

The Oshodi Okrika market was reorganized by former Governor Babatunde Fashola from a headless market, is now easy to navigate in and out. The marketplace is situated at Isopakodowo in the city of Oshodi.

4. Badagry market

Apart from London used items, another large source of second hand clothes is Cotonou the economic hub of Benin. Badagry maintaines a strategic position in the business of Akube wears since they first land in Nigeria via the Benin-Seme boundary.

The market is sectionalized to sell all sorts of goods. The clothing materials section has a division for new ones, and that for fairly used where you get all your Second-hand clothes at cheap prices.

5. Balogun market

Lagosians usually refer to Balogun Ajeniya market as the largest due to its complexity in navigation. It habours sellers of various types and kinds of used wears from bags, shoes, clothing fabrics, belts, sandals, slippers, gowns, trousers, shirts and skirts.

The market cuts across many parts of Lagos Island and has been nicknamed “Eko”. One cannot easily say that the biggest market is located here or there since its wings touched most streets of the Lagos Island.

6. Yaba market

The busiest market in Lagos, Yaba market shares a common boundary with Tejuosho as specified above. Just take a bus to Yaba and you are in the market already. It houses assorted UK Okrika jeans, shirts, underwears, hats, stockings, bags and shoes.
The prices are also affordable and greatly depends on your bargaining skills to get a good deal for yourself.

7. Aswani market

The market is located along Isolo way, Isolo Lagos, and happens to be a few miles away from Murtala Muhammed international airport, is your go to for quality used clothes. Before now, the market days used to hold only on Tuesday. But in the year 2020, Vanguard news reported that the Aswani market has adopted Wednesday also as its trading day.

8. Bali market

This market is for the corporate world who wants to go it cheap without a single compromise on quality. Visit Bali for all sorts of designer shirts and trousers that suits the office ladies and gentlemen or even the job seekers and casual wearers.

The market is known for where to buy quality white collar job clothes at cheap rates. It is located in Lagos Island just off broad street, the road directly in front of former AfriBank.


Having reviewed the top 8 most popular, visited markets for used items in Lagos. There are other markets in Eko that offer similar services but are not in a large scale compared to the ones topping the list above, they include: Alaba international, Jankara, Oyingbo and Trade fair.


Please use the comment box below to let us know about any market that sells Okrika clothes at wholesale or retail quantities in Lagos that we didn’t include in our list.

Originally posted 2023-06-27 23:07:27.

Comments (63)


  1. Agbara/Carwash mini market, located at Agbara, carwash bus stop off Lagos Badagry Expressway Lagos State.

  2. Am interested in this business,I would be needing your contact on how to reach u and start buying bails

  3. Gbolahan Basirat

    You have done a great job. Well done

  4. Thanks for this, very informative. Please I
    want to know if katangowa has been reinstalled, or if government moved them, then to where? Thanks for the update.

  5. Thanks for this ,its really helpful pls am just about to start,how can i get your number so you can put me thru

  6. I need to talk with somebody to put me through, am a first timer, i want good children clothes and shoes first grade.

  7. Am a first timer, how will I go about it.

  8. Pls I need a contact of someone who will be supplying me with female wears pls 08160178347 WhatsApp.

  9. I am a first timer and I’m interested in the business I need someone who can put me through

    • Feel free to reach us on whatsapp 08039217078 if you will like to buy bales of share bales with others.

      • Pls I will like us to share am in Lagos
        Though its men chinos trouser and office shift I will like to share
        Then make children too

  10. I am interested in this business

  11. If you are looking for someone to be trusted on okrika market though am not 💯 perfect but I will try my best to put u through if you don’t mind,u can add me up on my WhatsApp number 09079737488 , all I believe is see what you want to invest on , don’t be deceive by anyone coz scammer full every where now o,in God I trust

  12. I’m interested in selling boyfriend jean, skirt , and jacket and I don’t know where to get it

    • You can send me a mail, I will teach you how to do that! [email protected]

      • good afternoon, I have sent you a message on Gmail but it’s not going through, please can you drop your number here so that I can reach out to you because I am interested in the cloth business and I need someone to enlighten me on it and how to go about it. Thanks… This is my number: 08109172160.

  13. Am interested in ladies first grade jeans, polo and leggings

  14. i am interested

  15. Please am interested who can put me through. Thanks

  16. Am interested in selling
    Women, men and children clothes and shoes

  17. I have clothes to sell if anyone is interested,especially sweaters call 08090248415

  18. I have 55kg bail of children’s clothes(from 0-12 years) to sell. if interested, you can reach me on 08058128992 via WhatApps or phone call. Thanks.

  19. Please how do i get to yaba market from ajah

  20. Ceestarenterprise

    Very insightful writeup. Thanks for the info. Please I would love to establish a long-term business relationship with you. You can reach me with this number 07067128901 or via my email address [email protected]

  21. Pls where in Lagos can I buy bale of used shoes and like how much is it? Thanks

  22. Pls I need som1 to put me through, I need female akube wears that comes with tag

  23. Why don’t you research very well and also write about the bales sizes n their prices thanks

  24. Please I need someone to put me through how to go about first grade clothes with tags especially ladies tops

  25. I will love to start that business, how will I get the best grade to start with

  26. In case you need someone to put you through or buy from instead of market stress you can chat me up on WhatsApp 08145286078 or Instagram @thrift_world.ng

  27. Adebayo Florence

    Am also interested ,I just need someone to put me through and I will be very grateful ,

  28. If you are the one that gave this enlightenment, let talk privately

  29. Please where can I get grade A vintage shirt
    Am not buying in bale please am grading

  30. Thanks Beta… The article was quite helpful.. I’m also interested in Ok clothes, need someone to guide me..
    Thanks

  31. Adewale Moses

    Am a new comer here and I’ll like to go into this business but I need someone who can put me through

  32. I need some1 2 tell me where i can buy bale of fabrics materials in lagos

    • Here in Lagos you can get bale in Tejuosho market, kantagura market oshodi at arena market, asiwani market etc However, at the moment I have 4 bale for sale. Men mix, ladies mix, pant blazers and children 0- 12 years. Call or chat me up if interested.
      07011646215

  33. hello, I’m interested in bale selling of female wear’s, how do I go about it. my contact is [email protected]

  34. I stay in pH and I need lovely toddlers wears for both gender. Pls I need someone to put me through in the business.

  35. If anybody is interested in Okrika business you can send me a message 09017670056
    I open bales and sell wholesales and retails
    You want to start the business
    Let me put you through
    My location is Lagos

  36. In case you are interested, 4 bales available for sale. Which includes, Men mix, ladies mix , adult pant blazers for both sex, children 0-12 years. My location is Lagos. Call or Whatsapp on 07011646215.

  37. Am interested in ladies first grade jeans, polo and leggings

  38. I’m a first timer, and interested in the business, pls can you give me some guidelines

  39. Please i just want to start thrift wears, that comes with tag or very neat, corset tops, crop tops, sexy gown, shirt and more, but i don’t know how to go about it, i need someone to pit me through this.

  40. Am interested mens short nickers

  41. Am a first timer …I need 1st grade u.k fashion bags pls…….am in Lagos I need who to guide me thru

    • Runita thrift store

      Go to Vespa market
      That’s the market for used shoes and bags at different quality
      You can send a DM on more enlightenment and how to get there.

      08084121362

  42. Pls am interested in men and female wear pls

  43. Pls am interested in men and female wear pls

  44. I’m interested in buying first grade of akube shoes (bales), can someone please put me through. 09062176549 WhatsApp only

  45. This is helpful. Grateful
    This is my contact. Need more Info on how to go into the business
    08142821555

  46. Am interested in your business,I need wholesale price in stock jeans for ladies and Short nicker’s, shoe’s, O.k bags for ladies, polos, singlets,l need price, call me 08021625001

  47. I want to start selling okirika ladies handbags, how do I go about it…

  48. Chipoleon thrift stores

    Hi guys i sell affordable thrift clothes UK children first grade with tags,very new and neat quarter,half and full bale is available & also ccr first grade both adult and children from 0-12 years call/WhatsApp on 08119420511

  49. Good Morning.

    Please im interested in second hands wear business.
    please you can contact me on phone number 08053256122

    Gloria

  50. Please where can I get used clean shoes in Lagos for reselling, am already into the business but I want to be buying from Lagos too cos of exchange rate. Thanks very much

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