Spirit of Senegal is run by Sara Seydi, and I am based in Bristol, UK. I buy all the products directly from artists, producers and traders in Senegal and Gambia, at mutually agreed prices. I also make clothes, jewellery and crafts using materials bought there. The tourism industry there is currently facing a slump, which greatly affects the lives of these artists and traders. You can be assured that if you buy something from Spirit of Senegal, these people will benefit directly, as any profits are re-invested into purchasing more stock from Senegal and Gambia.

I sometimes trade at local markets in Bristol, Glastonbury, and Bath, Open the Gate African Market in London, at events & festivals, such as St Pauls Carnival in Bristol, Tribe of Doris events, and African drumming and dancing workshops.