Connect African retailers and manufacturers directly to vetted suppliers abroad

1. Start by manually curating 50–100 verified suppliers (mostly from India, China, Turkey) willing to work with African buyers; build a simple list with photos, pricing, MOQs, and contact info. 2. Launch a basic directory site (Webflow + Airtable backend or simple Django) where African importers can search by product category and message suppliers directly. 3. Charge suppliers a monthly listing fee ($50–200/mo depending on tier) to appear; validate demand by pre-selling 10 supplier slots before building anything complex. 4. Build trust by vetting suppliers yourself (check registration, past shipments, payment terms) and add a simple review system from African buyers. 5. Once you have 15+ active suppliers and 100+ monthly browsing importers, add a commission model (2–5% on referral sales or intro fees per successful deal) or a lead-gen premium tier for suppliers wanting featured placement