Zongozon is a retail shop specializing in African fashion jewelry and modern African clothing, fabrics, and accessories. Their curated collection features radiant, high-quality rings, bangles, necklaces, and earrings, all at affordable prices. Zongozon’s jewelry and clothing can be worn individually or as a piece of a larger set.

With the prominence of fashion jewelry in many cultures all over the world, Zongozon offers people from all cultural backgrounds a place to find beautiful pieces of African fashion jewelry to complement their amazing cultural attire.

Owner, Mariam Jafaru is excited to contribute to extending the culture and diversity in the New Haven community with Zongozon. “I want to share the most beautiful and colorful parts of Ghanaian culture,” said Mariam Jafaru. “I could not be more pleased with my location at 43 Whalley Avenue. My space is sized perfectly for my first retail store and needed very few cosmetic updates. I appreciate all of the support from Yale University Properties and the City of New Haven.”