Allow me (to) re-introduce myself
Éko Melbourne exists to expose contemporary African culture to far-flung audiences through live events, high-quality products, and curated shopping experiences.
For our first season, Éko Melbourne set the stage for our presence in Naarm (Melbourne) by directly immersing its audience in contemporary African brands and experiences that will delight visitors with an African point of view that is cosmopolitan, urban, and global.
Our summer pop-up spaces were been designed by the acclaimed Sandra Githinji Studio to evoke a sense of home in the marketplace, building on the simultaneous nostalgia and futurism that Africa’s young population faces in merging its past and present.
We are excited to continue this journey in Summer 2024/25 with a refreshed theme, curators and experiences for all of Melbourne to enjoy - sign up to our newsletter for updates on our upcoming season!
Season One Events
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Finding (and staying) in your Lane: a discussion
Jan 11
4:00 - 7:00 PM
181 Brunswick Street | Fitzroy
In collaboration with Wintana Kidane of Bittersweet Podcast, will be facilitating a discussion with a host of panelists across a myriad of professions and career paths, exploring the whys and hows of choosing a career and growing in your lane. -
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Coffee & Cool
Jan 14
11:00AM - 2:00PM
181 Brunswick Street | Fitzroy
In collaboration with Below the Surface, Host and Presenter, Lydia Tesema will be celebrating friendship in this intimate Ethiopian coffee ceremony… Come enjoy a chinwag with us!
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Beauty and the Buff
Jan 13
2:00 - 6:30 PM
181 Brunswick Street | Fitzroy
Join us at Eko Mel for an exclusive beauty exploration event, hosted by Tanya Mudariki, the founder of Skinvestment. This afternoon promises to be the epitome of skincare and self-care, featuring relaxing massages in an inclusive and secure environment. -
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Fashion Insider
Jan 14
181 Brunswick Street | Fitzroy
Join us for an intimate evening with The Adiva Edit, spotlighting the beauty, creativity, and diversity of contemporary African fashion as we bid farewell to Eko Mel’s first season!
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Eko Northside
Jan 6
12:00 - 4:00 PM
181 Brunswick Street | Fitzroy
Join us as we launch the Eko Mel Fitzroy store with Folarin Joseph delivering elevated afrobeats, soul and house music! Come ready to sip, shop and mingle as we enter our Northside era!
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'Tatashe'
Jan 6
7:30 - 10:00PM
181 Brunswick Street | Fitzroy
Enjoy a taste of Lagos through this opulent three-course dinner hosted in collaboration with Little Lagos Sydney and Pedro’s Africa -
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Objects of Desire
Jan 10
6:30 - 8:30 PM
181 Brunswick Street | Fitzroy
Join Maleik Njoroge and friends for a journey through their collections of found and acquired objects that have shaped their design philosophies today.
