In Nigeria, the term Okrika’ denotes pretty used clothes. Okrika’, a small port town in Rivers State, inspired the name. According to legend, the town of Okrika was the origin of all fairly used clothing in Nigeria.
This is where the business of selling used clothing began. However, all fairly used clothing eventually became known as Okrika’. So, wherever you go in Nigeria, all fairly used clothing is called Okrika.
Where Can I Buy Okrika (fairly used) Clothes?
Simply put, Okrika clothing is sourced from places all over the world. The United Kingdom, Europe, the United States of America, and Asia are some of the prominent countries from which Okrika clothing is sourced.
However, the majority of sales are for clothing from the United States of America and Europe. However, some Okrika vendors sell used Asian clothing.
Where in Nigeria Can I Buy Fairly Used Clothes?
It heavily depends on the number of Fairly used outfits you desire to purchase. Moderately used, on the other hand, is available at any market. If you want to buy Fairly used clothing on a small scale, you can go to any textile shop in your area, online merchants, or a marketplace.
However, it would help if you traveled to Lagos to buy Fairly used clothing in bulk. With a population of 20 million, Lagos has quickly become the largest fairly used clothes hotspot. You can get them from various markets, including Yaba, Balogun, and Idumota. When new products are restocked, it will give the stalls a new look.
Customers bend and select garments while traders yell their prices. The enormous market is a sensory assault of color, commotion, and wild activity.
Sellers are always moderately shouting in the air, ‘NA MUMU DEY GO GO BOUTIQUE,’ which translates as *ONLY FOOL SHOP AT BOUTIQUE*. Most people have this view of the bend-down purchasing method; why go to premium places when you can buy the same clothing for a lower price?
One popular place to buy fairly used clothes in Lagos is:
KATANGUA MARKET: Also known as the “bend down market,” Katangua market is where you can find real second-hand (used) clothing and home products at rock-bottom costs. The location is a hive of activity, and seeing collections of good-looking stuff to buy will send your mind racing.
Katanga has market days you should be aware of to purchase the most significant things, whether clothes, culinary utensils, or general household materials. These new consignments arrive on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; you will be fine if you can target those days of the week. The various grades of clothing are reflected in the prices.
