MALIKA Shorts

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Akua Brand return policy

Return Period
Akua Brand accepts returns and exchanges within 33 days of your purchase date. Items must be returned in their original condition with all tags attached and in original packaging.

Most items purchased from Akua Brand are eligible for return or exchange, including:

Unworn clothing and accessories in original packaging with original tags
Items in new, resalable condition

Non-Returnable Items: The following items cannot be returned or exchanged:

Items worn, washed, or damaged by the customer
Personalized or customized products
Final sale items
Gift cards

How to Return/Exchange
To initiate a return or exchange: Contact customer service at weloveuss@essence.com and provide your order number and reason for return/exchange

Refunds
Once the suppliers receive and inspect your return, we'll process your refund within 5-7 business days. Refunds will be issued to your original payment method. Please note that original shipping costs are non-refundable unless the return is due to our error.

Exchanges - For exchanges, the supplier will send your new item once we receive your return. If there's a price difference, we'll either refund the difference or send you an invoice for the additional amount.
Damaged or Defective Items - If you receive a damaged or defective item, please contact us immediately.

Description

Feel like a queen on your ride with our Malika biker-style short – named for the African word meaning "queen." These shorts empower your fitness journey while celebrating vibrant cultural heritage through their design and spirit. "Hey, Queen!"

Features side pocket and our exclusive "Hold-You-In / Hold-You-Tight" High waistband, lightweight, breathable, 4-way stretch and moisture wicking, lycra blend with 4" Inseam.

About Akua Brand

Akua Brand is a vibrant athletic apparel movement that blends high-performance activewear with rich cultural pride. Guided by the ethos "Fit for the Culture," the brand designs sleek, functional gear infused with the spirit of the African diaspora and dedicates a portion of its proceeds to local charities and global education—including Ghana’s Genesis School—making it an ideal fit for our community of conscious shoppers who value wellness, representation, and purposeful impact.

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