The 10 Best Brands in Africa [New Ranking]

Today, you will learn the top 10 best brands in Africa. The African market is growing and increasing which has attracted a lot of investors and companies around the world to invest in the continent.

Several brands encompass diverse products but some of them are outstanding which we will consider very soon. journey with us as we unveil to you the brands that are loved the most by Africans.

Top 10 Best Brands in Africa

Moving over to our discussion on the Top 10 Best Brands in Africa, below is the highlight of the brands considered to be the best in Africa.

#1. Nike

Industry: Sport and Fitness

Nike is a sport and fitness company that focuses on the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services worldwide. The company has established its brand in Africa becoming the best brand on the continent.

#2. Adidas

Industry: Sport and Fitness

The next best brand in Africa is Adidas, a German multinational corporation that focuses on the design and manufacturing, and sales of shoes, clothing, and accessories worldwide.

Adidas is the world’s second-largest, just behind Nike. The company’s brand is highly sought after and it is responsible for the design and manufacturing of some African country’s national football team wears including Nigeria.

#3. Samsung

Industry: Electronics / Computers

Samsung is a South Korean electronics company known to produce and manufacture electronics, household appliances, shipbuilding, aircraft engineering, finances, chemicals, and entertainment.

Samsung product is present in nearly every African country and it is highly patronized which earns it the third spot on our list of Top 10 Best Brands in Africa.

#4. Coca Cola

Industry: Non-alcoholic Beverages

Coca-Cola also has its footing in Africa strongly just as it is present in every other part of the world. The food industry company is known famously for producing mostly non-alcoholic drinks such as the famous and popular Coca-Cola bottled drink, along with other products including Fanta, Sprite, Diet Coke, and Schweppes.

The Coca-Cola brand is present in every African country making huge annual sales because it is highly patronized and enjoyed by its millions of consumers in the continent.

#5. Tecno

Industry: Electronics / Computers

Tecno Mobile is a Chinese mobile phone manufacturer occupying the fifth spot on our list. the company was established in 2006 and has since then focused its business on the African and South Asian markets. Tecno mobile device is one of the highest patronized in the continent with 1 in 10 Africans using a Tecno mobile phone.

The brand is so popular in the African mobile market that is because it is affordable compared to an average African compared to other android phone products such as Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, and others, as well as Apple. More so, most smartphone users find Tecno to be user-friendly compared to other smartphones.

#6. Apple

Industry: Electronics / Computers

The United States is not the only widely user of Apple brands, the iPhone and iPad tablets, the African continent is also a fan of Apple products. That is why it is here at the number sixth spot.

Apple products encompass personal computers and tablets, mobile phones, audio players, and others are widely used especially by those who can afford the gadgets. Also because of its uniqueness, durability, authenticity, and quality.

#7. MTN

Industry: Telecom Provider  

This list of the Top 10 Best Brands in Africa will not be complete if we don’t mention the telecommunication giant in Africa, MTN. Since the inception of the South African telecommunication company, it has spread to nearly half of the countries in the continent with over 232 million customers, which makes it one of the richest companies in Africa.

Also, the company has expanded its operation to the Asian continent making it one of the largest telecommunication providers in the world ranking at the number eighth spot.

#8. Puma

Industry: Sport and Fitness

Puma is a German multinational corporation that focuses on the designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. Puma is the third-largest sportswear manufacturer in the world behind Nike and Adidas. Puma brand is also one of the most patronized in Africa.

#9. Gucci

Industry: Luxury        

Africans love to look good and well presentable. This brings us to the ninth spot on the list occupied by luxury goods manufacturing company Gucci. The Italian luxury fashion house is known to design and manufacture an array of product lines which include handbags, ready-to-wear, footwear, accessories, makeup, fragrances, and home decoration.

Because of the brand’s value and uniqueness of products, many Africans patronize Gucci products which make the brand one of the most sought-after brand on the continent. More so, it has its array of products present in most countries across Africa, and those who don’t have a physical shop, often buy online.

#10. Airtel

Industry: Telecom Provider

Before now, Airtel has been known by several names including Econet, and Zain, before the present nomenclature. It is another telecommunication company to makes the top 10 African best brands. The Indian company multinational telecommunications services company operates in more than 10 countries across Africa.

It is the second telecommunication company with the highest number of users with over 80 million users across Africa. The brand is known for its stable browsing network and cheap call tariff among other packages used as a strategy to lure users.

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Conclusion

That is the much information we can provide you in our discussion on the Top 10 Best Brands in Africa. I believe you are now acquainted with the brands that are highly sought after in Africa going by the high number of patronage and users who find them handy and preferred over another brand.