Team8 Partners Launches Korea's First Sun Care Brand Export to Nigeria through OBM Model

Team8 Partners, a global brand strategy and IP agency based in South Korea, announced the successful export of the first shipment of its original sun care brand Verdi Skin to Nigeria. This marks the first officially structured export of a Korean beauty brand to the Nigerian market, from full concept development to final delivery.

Tailor-Made K-Beauty for the African Market

Verdi Skin was developed in response to a request from a Nigerian client, aiming to offer a scientifically formulated sun cream designed for melanin-rich skin and tropical climates. Team8 Partners led the entire process — including brand development, design, product formulation, manufacturing partner selection, regulatory preparation, and export logistics.

The result is a brand rooted in clinical clarity, minimal sophistication, and deep cultural relevance, setting a new benchmark for Korea-to-Africa brand localization.

OBM: From Brand Creation to Global Delivery

This project was carried out under an OBM (Original Brand Manufacturing) model, where Team8 Partners took full ownership of the brand lifecycle. Unlike traditional OEM/ODM models, OBM enables end-to-end control — from initial concept and design to production, branding, and overseas distribution. This model exemplifies how Korea’s design and manufacturing excellence can create global-ready brands with strategic precision.

Nigeria: Africa’s Beauty Market Frontier

With over 220 million people and a rapidly expanding middle class, Nigeria is one of the most promising emerging markets in the global beauty sector. Increased urbanization, social media adoption, and beauty-conscious consumer behavior have created high demand for premium skincare.Sun protection products, in particular, are in growing demand due to Nigeria’s high UV exposure. The market is increasingly receptive to K-beauty brands, appreciating their formulation quality and brand aesthetics.

Next Steps: Expanding OBM and Manufacturing Capacity

Building on the success of Verdi Skin’s first export, Team8 Partners plans to expand its OBM-driven brand portfolio for Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The agency is currently in talks to finalize manufacturing agreements with top-tier Korean cosmetics manufacturers, aiming to scale production and co-develop new market-specific products for global export.

About Team8 Partners

Team8 Partners is a Seoul-based creative strategy firm specializing in the global expansion of Korean brands, products, talent, and IP. Operating at the intersection of branding, manufacturing, licensing, and export, Team8 enables visionary projects through its OBM model and deep international network.