Womata for iPhone

Quick summary

Womata is a free mobile shopping app built for shoppers in Nigeria. Created by Guangzhou Lenfei Network Technology Co. Ltd., it connects Nigerian buyers to products listed on China’s 1688 Mall and includes forwarding (transshipment) services to get purchases from China to Nigeria.

Main capabilities

• International forwarding: arranges shipment of purchases from China to Nigerian addresses, with options for consolidation and door delivery.
• Product discovery: access a broad catalogue from the China 1688 Mall covering electronics, apparel, homewares, and more.
• Simple interface: designed for easy searching and browsing on iPhone, with category filters and item detail pages.
• Order visibility: provides shipment choices and tracking details so customers can follow orders from purchase to delivery.

How purchasing and delivery work

Users browse items on the integrated 1688 Mall catalog and buy directly through the app. After purchase, Womata handles collection and international transshipment — customers can choose shipping methods and monitor progress via tracking numbers until items arrive in Nigeria. The process aims to reduce the logistical friction of buying from China.

Other apps to consider

• Jumia — a major Nigeria-focused marketplace with local fulfillment options.
• AliExpress — global cross-border marketplace with direct shipping from Chinese sellers.
• Google Pay (legacy) — older payment app that some users still use for online transactions.