Fabutan heats up in Africa

In the past Fabutan Suntan Studios has had to deal with a steady decline in business due the way North American society has viewed tanning. However because of the sun’s increase in harmful UV rays and rising skin cancer rates consumers are now seeking a safer way to have the beauty of the sun shining from their skin. Fabutan and other tanning salons have reported record profits in the last two years and with the market expansion over seas sales are expected to rise at a rapid rate.



The first Fabutan in Africa opened in Abuja,Nigeria last year and business is heating up. Local resident Habib Getachew says, “This is much better than sitting in the hot sun, not only do I not have to worry about cobras but I no longer have a loin cloth tan line. It’s liberating to be able to take off my loin cloth and soak up the sun.”

Other residents have also had positive experiences with the opening of Fabutan. Uchenna Nwakile claims that her sunglass hut/milk distribution center has been selling out of merchandise weekly since the opening of Fabutan. Nwakile say’s, “Fabutan good, USA number 1”.

Mr. John Smith owner of the African Fabutan says, “We anticipated success but not at the rate we are seeing”.

Mr. Smith says if all goes well most African countries will be standing in line for an eight minute tanning experience before the Christmas retail push.


Local resident Agantha Kunta-Aheenthya is glad that a Fabutan has opened up in her village. “After a long day of carrying water on my head nothing is more relaxing than catching a few rays. It makes me feel like a woman.”