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Bongani is the first African Cigar brand. Our cigars are made in Mozambique and we are gradually growing our presence across Africa, the US and Europe. Africa is very well positioned to produce excellent cigars as we haves rich soils, lots of water and sun and a long history growing tobacco.
Up until recently, we didn’t know that cigars were even popular in Africa. Let alone that African cigars are produced for the local markets. With the recent ruling of the FDA, Bongani Cigars sees an opportunity to launch their African cigars on the US Market.
Bongani Cigars is the first African Cigar brand. Their premium cigars are made in Mozambique and they are growing their presence across Africa, Europe and the US. Kamal Moukheiber discusses with Franca about: the African cigar tobacco tradition
- Filling A Void?
- The Figures
- Going Against Cuba The Cuban Style
- Driving Market
Bongani Cigars was founded in 2016 by Kamal Moukheiber. Though he’s of Lebanese origin and has lived in the U.K for 17 years, the entrepreneur’s repeated visits to family in Maputo latched him onto a discovery that is bringing the Dominican Republic to Africa in terms of the belvedere. African smokers and cigar retailers mostly favor brands such as...
Bongani produces 10,100 units every month, each of which retails between USD 12 to USD 15. However, our Robusto size—which measures 14½ inches—costs between USD 20 to USD 25. The brand prices its cigars around 10 percent less the price the equivalent in Cuba is sold for. In night clubs, though, the robusto can go for USD 40. Africa has been produci...
Upon entry into the market, Bongani Cigars was concerned whether going after the Cuban competition would go up in embers. “How would people react to a non Cuban, African cigar? The answer is, very well! People love the idea of an African cigar and we have strong demand all over the continent. Of course, quality is paramount and our cigars can match...
Between 1990 and 2012, the overall demand for cigarettes in 22 African countries increased by 44 percent—from 165.6 billion to 238.5 billion sticks. This demand was followed by a 106 percent increase in smoke production during the same period. Tobacco firms are thriving due to the lack of strong anti-tobacco and tax laws. The firm, which says it is...
Jul 7, 2023 · Smoking time: 57 minutes. Body: Medium. Flavor: Mild to Medium. Price: $14.99. What Makes it Special. Bongani is a 3-year-old company operating out of Mozambique. They have partnered with Dominican master rollers to train their African staff, and all tobaccos and rolling is done in Africa.
Feb 8, 2018 · What you need to know: Africa’s first luxury cigar, the Bongani, was just launched this past week at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel. Underscoring the point that cigar-smoking is different from...
Sep 8, 2021 · Africa’s first cigar manufacturer is starting to export. After a first batch of Bongani Cigars landed at London Heathrow Airport at the end of 2020, Switzerland is about to become second European market to open its arms to the Mozambican brand.
