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Africa's First AI Storefront: Why Sellers Are Switching
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Africa's First AI Storefront: Why Sellers Are Switching

Africa's first AI storefront lives where customers actually shop, WhatsApp and Instagram. Here's why sellers are walking away from static sites.

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Stur Insights Dashboard: Know What Sells on WhatsApp
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Stur Insights Dashboard: Know What Sells on WhatsApp

Stur Insights replaces vibes with data, built for WhatsApp and Instagram sellers using the best AI tools for African ecommerce.

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How to Run a WhatsApp Loyalty Program in Nigeria 2026
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How to Run a WhatsApp Loyalty Program in Nigeria 2026

Want to sell more on WhatsApp? A loyalty program is the cheapest way to grow. Here is the 2026 playbook for Nigerian sellers, with no apps and no extra staff.

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How Abuja Vendors Win Repeat Buyers With AI in 2026
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How Abuja Vendors Win Repeat Buyers With AI in 2026

Abuja vendors are quietly winning the repeat-buyer game by selling with AI on WhatsApp and Instagram. Here's how they do it, and how to copy them this week.

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Sell With AI in Africa: 7 Wins for WhatsApp Sellers
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Sell With AI in Africa: 7 Wins for WhatsApp Sellers

Sell with AI is not hype anymore. Here are seven concrete wins African WhatsApp sellers are getting right now, replies, payments, follow-ups, and more.

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How to Handle Returns on WhatsApp Stores in Nigeria
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How to Handle Returns on WhatsApp Stores in Nigeria

Returns on WhatsApp do not have to kill your margins. Here is the 2026 playbook for Nigerian sellers, clear policy, fast replies, AI-powered handling.

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How to Take Payments on Instagram in Nigeria in 2026
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How to Take Payments on Instagram in Nigeria in 2026

How to take payments on Instagram in Nigeria the smart way. Stop sending random account numbers, close DM orders faster with Paystack, Flutterwave, and AI.

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How Nigerian Sellers Build Loyal Buyers on WhatsApp
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How Nigerian Sellers Build Loyal Buyers on WhatsApp

Want to sell more on WhatsApp? Stop chasing new buyers. Build loyalty with timing, tags and follow-ups, here is the merchant playbook.

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Sell With AI: Turn Instagram DMs Into Orders Daily
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Sell With AI: Turn Instagram DMs Into Orders Daily

Sell with AI on Instagram. Stur turns every DM into a tracked, paid order, catalog, checkout, payment and follow-up, all inside the chat.

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How to Send WhatsApp Broadcasts That Sell in Nigeria
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How to Send WhatsApp Broadcasts That Sell in Nigeria

Learn how to sell on WhatsApp Nigeria with broadcasts that get replies, segment your buyer list, and turn one message into a day of sales.

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How to Send WhatsApp Broadcasts That Sell in Nigeria
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How to Send WhatsApp Broadcasts That Sell in Nigeria

Learn how to sell on WhatsApp Nigeria with broadcasts that get replies, segment your buyer list, and turn one message into a day of sales.

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How to Run a WhatsApp Flash Sale in Nigeria in 2026
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How to Run a WhatsApp Flash Sale in Nigeria in 2026

Flash sales are how WhatsApp sellers in Nigeria win the weekend. Here's the 2026 playbook, from prep to checkout to follow-up.

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Stur Smart Inbox: Sell More on WhatsApp, IG in 2026
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Stur Smart Inbox: Sell More on WhatsApp, IG in 2026

Meet Stur Smart Inbox: one screen for every WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook conversation, sorted by AI so you sell more on WhatsApp every day.

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How to Price Products for WhatsApp Sellers in 2026
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How to Price Products for WhatsApp Sellers in 2026

Pricing is the silent profit killer for WhatsApp sellers. Here's how to price products in 2026 so you sell more without leaving margin on the table.

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How Lagos Sellers Win With Instagram Automation Now
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How Lagos Sellers Win With Instagram Automation Now

Instagram automation for sellers is the unfair edge Lagos brands use to convert DMs into orders while competitors sleep.

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AI Storefront in Africa: Close Sales While You Sleep
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AI Storefront in Africa: Close Sales While You Sleep

An AI storefront in Africa closes sales while you sleep, paying buyers, no DMs lost, orders that show up by morning.

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How to Write WhatsApp Product Descriptions That Sell
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How to Write WhatsApp Product Descriptions That Sell

Master WhatsApp business catalog tips and write product descriptions that turn DM scrolls into paid orders.

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Stur vs WhatsApp Business: Which Wins for Sellers 2026
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Stur vs WhatsApp Business: Which Wins for Sellers 2026

Stur vs WhatsApp Business, which AI storefront wins for African sellers in 2026? Side-by-side breakdown on payments, automation, and conversion.

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Customer Service on WhatsApp: 2026 Tips for Sellers
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Customer Service on WhatsApp: 2026 Tips for Sellers

Customer service on WhatsApp is your real storefront experience. Here are the 2026 tips African sellers use to win, speed, tone, templates, AI.

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How to Set Up a WhatsApp Business Catalog in Nigeria
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How to Set Up a WhatsApp Business Catalog in Nigeria

Learn how to set up a WhatsApp Business catalog Nigeria sellers actually buy from, step by step, with real examples, and a smarter AI storefront option.

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AI Storefront in Africa: Q2 2026 Product Highlights
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AI Storefront in Africa: Q2 2026 Product Highlights

AI storefront in Africa is moving fast. Here is what shipped in Q2 2026 on Stur and what each update means for sellers on WhatsApp.

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Sell With AI: How Stur Brings Repeat Buyers Back Fast
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Sell With AI: How Stur Brings Repeat Buyers Back Fast

Sell with AI on WhatsApp and Instagram. Stur automated CRM brings repeat buyers back without spam, ad spend, or manual follow-up.

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Stur Auto-Replies: Faster Sales on WhatsApp and IG
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Stur Auto-Replies: Faster Sales on WhatsApp and IG

Stur Auto-Replies brings true Instagram automation for sellers in Africa, AI that closes orders 24/7 inside WhatsApp and Instagram DMs.

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How to Grow a Lagos Food Business on WhatsApp Daily
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How to Grow a Lagos Food Business on WhatsApp Daily

Lagos food vendors are building real revenue on WhatsApp. Here is how to grow your small business with chat-first AI storefronts.

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Grow Your Small Business in Lagos With WhatsApp 2026
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Grow Your Small Business in Lagos With WhatsApp 2026

How to grow a small business in Lagos in 2026 using WhatsApp, Instagram, and the chat habits that turn DM scrolls into paid orders, no website needed.

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Paystack vs Flutterwave: Best Picks for WhatsApp Sellers
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Paystack vs Flutterwave: Best Picks for WhatsApp Sellers

Paystack vs Flutterwave for Nigerian WhatsApp sellers, fees, payouts, conversion. The best payment options for online sellers in Nigeria, ranked.

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How African Skincare Brands Sell on Instagram in 2026
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How African Skincare Brands Sell on Instagram in 2026

How African skincare brands take orders on Instagram in Nigeria in 2026. Automate DMs, build a chat catalog, and turn first-time buyers into repeat customers.

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Stur AI Catalog: Smarter WhatsApp Storefronts in 2026
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Stur AI Catalog: Smarter WhatsApp Storefronts in 2026

The new Stur AI storefront update ships smarter catalog suggestions, bulk imports, native variants, and live stock sync across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Why Nigerian Buyers Prefer WhatsApp Stores Over Websites
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Why Nigerian Buyers Prefer WhatsApp Stores Over Websites

Nigerian buyers do not want websites. They want WhatsApp. See why a WhatsApp business storefront wins more sales, builds trust faster, and saves you money in 2026.

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Conversational AI for African Retailers: 2026 Guide
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Conversational AI for African Retailers: 2026 Guide

Conversational AI is rewriting African retail. Here's what it actually does, why it matters, and how to use it in 2026.

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How Instagram Sellers Convert Followers Into Buyers
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How Instagram Sellers Convert Followers Into Buyers

Followers don't pay rent. Here's how Instagram sellers across Africa turn followers into buyers, and buyers into repeat customers.

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How to Handle Bulk Orders on WhatsApp in Nigeria 2026
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How to Handle Bulk Orders on WhatsApp in Nigeria 2026

Bulk orders are where WhatsApp sellers in Nigeria win or burn. Here's a practical playbook to handle bulk orders without chaos.

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Why Lagos Sellers Choose Chat Commerce Over Websites
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Why Lagos Sellers Choose Chat Commerce Over Websites

Why Lagos sellers are walking away from websites for chat commerce, and what an online store for small business Africa actually looks like in 2026.

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AI Storefront in Africa: 2026 Trends Every Seller Needs
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AI Storefront in Africa: 2026 Trends Every Seller Needs

What an AI storefront in Africa actually is, why 2026 is the year it stops being optional, and the five trends every African seller should plan for now.

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Why WhatsApp Beats a Website for Small Stores 2026
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Why WhatsApp Beats a Website for Small Stores 2026

Most African sellers don't need a website. A WhatsApp business storefront launches in minutes, costs less, and converts better. Here's why chat wins in 2026.

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Customer Retention Tips for African Online Sellers
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Customer Retention Tips for African Online Sellers

Acquiring a buyer is expensive. Keeping one is cheap. Customer retention tips for African online sellers, built for WhatsApp, Instagram and chat-first commerce.

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How to Recover Abandoned Carts on WhatsApp in 2026
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How to Recover Abandoned Carts on WhatsApp in 2026

Abandoned carts on WhatsApp don't show up in dashboards, they show up as ghosted threads. Here's how to recover them with timing, templates, and AI.

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Stur Order Tracking: AI Updates on WhatsApp & Instagram
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Stur Order Tracking: AI Updates on WhatsApp & Instagram

Stur's AI sends order tracking updates automatically inside WhatsApp and Instagram. Africa's first AI storefront makes tracking effortless.

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Conversational Checkout for WhatsApp Sellers in Africa
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Conversational Checkout for WhatsApp Sellers in Africa

Conversational checkout turns a WhatsApp business storefront into the fastest way to sell in Africa. Here is how it works in 2026.

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AI Storefront in Africa: Beat Cart Abandonment in 2026
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AI Storefront in Africa: Beat Cart Abandonment in 2026

Cart abandonment looks different on WhatsApp. Here's how an AI storefront in Africa stops the silent dropoffs killing your sales in 2026.

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Instagram DM Automation for Fashion Brands in 2026
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Instagram DM Automation for Fashion Brands in 2026

Instagram DM automation for fashion brands, what to automate, what to keep human, and how to convert African shoppers in 2026.

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WhatsApp Business Catalog Tips: 2026 Seller Playbook
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WhatsApp Business Catalog Tips: 2026 Seller Playbook

WhatsApp business catalog tips that actually move orders, photos, pricing, structure, and how to make every chat convert in 2026.

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Best AI Tools for African eCommerce Sellers in 2026
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Best AI Tools for African eCommerce Sellers in 2026

The best AI tools for African ecommerce 2026, what to use, what to skip, and the one-stack approach that closes more orders on chat.

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Online Store for Small Business: Africa's New Playbook
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Online Store for Small Business: Africa's New Playbook

The modern online store for small business Africa doesn't live on a website, it lives in chat. Here's the 2026 playbook and what winning sellers do differently.

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Sell More on WhatsApp: AI Automation Playbook 2026
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Sell More on WhatsApp: AI Automation Playbook 2026

Want to sell more on WhatsApp in 2026? This playbook breaks down the AI automations turning cold DMs into paid orders, no developer required.

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Best eCommerce Tool for African Vendors in 2026 Guide
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Best eCommerce Tool for African Vendors in 2026 Guide

The best ecommerce tool for African vendors in 2026 meets buyers in chat, not on a website. Here's what to look for before you pay for another platform.

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Instagram Automation for Sellers: Nigeria Playbook
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Instagram Automation for Sellers: Nigeria Playbook

Instagram automation for sellers in Nigeria: what to automate, what to avoid, and how to set up a full chat-first stack in one afternoon.

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WhatsApp Business Storefront: Go Live in 5 Minutes
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WhatsApp Business Storefront: Go Live in 5 Minutes

A real WhatsApp business storefront now takes five minutes to set up. Here is what changed, how it works, and how to launch yours on Stur.

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How to Grow a Small Business in Lagos: 2026 Playbook
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How to Grow a Small Business in Lagos: 2026 Playbook

How to grow a small business in Lagos in 2026: a chat-first playbook for vendors covering catalog, DMs, delivery, and repeat sales that work.

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Sell With AI: How AI Storefronts Win More Customers
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Sell With AI: How AI Storefronts Win More Customers

Sell with AI and stop juggling DMs, payment links, and customer chases. Here's how an AI storefront changes the game for African sellers in 2026.

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Best Payment Options for Online Sellers in Nigeria
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Best Payment Options for Online Sellers in Nigeria

The best payment options for online sellers in Nigeria in 2026, Paystack, Flutterwave, bank transfers, USSD, wallets, and when each one actually makes sense.

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How to Take Orders on Instagram in Nigeria: 2026 Guide
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How to Take Orders on Instagram in Nigeria: 2026 Guide

If you sell on Instagram in Nigeria, DMs alone aren't enough. Here's how to take orders on Instagram Nigeria without losing sales.

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How African Vendors Went From DM Chaos to Chat Checkout
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How African Vendors Went From DM Chaos to Chat Checkout

A short history of how African vendors went from selling in messy DMs and lost spreadsheets to running real businesses inside WhatsApp and Instagram, and what changes next.

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Stur is Africa's First AI-Native Storefront for Sellers
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Stur is Africa's First AI-Native Storefront for Sellers

Stur is the first AI-native storefront built for African merchants, not a website with a chatbot, but a store that lives inside WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook conversations.

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How to Sell on WhatsApp in Nigeria: Full 2026 Guide
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How to Sell on WhatsApp in Nigeria: Full 2026 Guide

Everything you need to sell on WhatsApp in Nigeria in 2026: Business account setup, catalogs, payments, automation, and how to scale past the point where you're typing every reply yourself.

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You're already running a store. You just don't have a storefront.
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You're already running a store. You just don't have a storefront.

If you sell on WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook, you're already a business, you just don't have a storefront. Here's why Africa needs an AI-native one, and what changes when you have it.

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Stur: The Storefront Built for Africa’s Chat-First Commerce
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Stur: The Storefront Built for Africa’s Chat-First Commerce

Stur turns WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook chats into AI-powered storefronts and CRM, so African sellers can sell where commerce already happens: in the DMs.

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