African beauty consumers are becoming more ingredient-aware, results-focused, and globally connected. Over the next five years, the market will demand high-performance skincare backed by education and accessibility
Our vision is to lead how Korean beauty innovation scales across Africa — responsibly, strategically, and sustainably.
Our work goes beyond importation — we build brands for this market.
Founded in 2019, KONA Biosciences is a Nigeria-based brand growth and distribution company specializing in Korean beauty expansion into Africa.
We operate at the intersection of culture, commerce, and consumer insight, helping global brands translate Korean skincare innovation into products and experiences African consumers understand, trust, and purchase.
Distributing essential medical supplies, including PPE, safety products, and SD BIOSENSOR COVID-19 test kits.
Introduced K-Beauty to Nigeria, pioneering Korean skincare in West Africa with exclusive rights to COSRX, Beauty of Joseon, and TIAM.
Represented at international beauty trade exhibitions across Africa and Korea, including K-Culture 2022, Beauty West Africa 2022 and InterCHARM Korea 2022.
Recruited and onboarded the first batch of African beauty testers for localized product compatibility validation.
Secured Medplus Pharmacy Distributorship, expanding Korean beauty accessibility through one of Nigeria’s leading retail pharmacy chains.
Appointed media personality Shine Begho as brand ambassador, marking the launch of our structured influencer partnership program.
Executed Isntree, BBLAB and One-day’s You product seeding events, engaging key influencers and consumers.
Secured official distributorships for BBLAB, One-Day’s You, and MDSPICK.
Secured official distributorship for DERMA FACTORY.
Showcased Korean beauty brands in collaboration with LUA Spa, enhancing in-spa brand visibility.
Secured wholesale showroom partnership at the biggest African International Trade Fair, Home of Korean Beauty.
Facilitated the launch of One-Day’s You Africa, driving brand introduction and consumer engagement.
Collaborated with Pulse Nigeria on media visibility initiatives.
Introduced OTC PDRN Needle Shot technology to the African beauty market.
Executed 12GRABS and DERMA FACTORY product seeding events.
Collaborated with Dabota Lawson and Venita Akpofure on brand visibility initiatives.
Whether you need marketing activation, full distribution, or both, KONA delivers measurable results across Nigerian markets.