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Africa's Social Network

Your voice.
Your people.
Your platform.

Built for Africans, by Africans. Textmob is where you speak freely, connect authentically, and build community. Share your voice, discover your people, and earn real rewards for what you create.

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What we stand for

Built to be
unapologetically
African.

We didn't build another social app. We built a movement. A space where no algorithm silences your accent. Where your hustle feeds your wallet. Where your community is your currency.

Built to be heard

For too long, African voices were background noise on platforms that weren't designed for us. Textmob flips the script. Here, your perspective isn't secondary — it's the headline. No shadowbanning. No suppressed reach. Just your truth, amplified.

Built to connect

From Lagos to Johannesburg, from Accra to the diaspora in London and New York — Textmob brings like-minded Africans together. Not through algorithms that isolate, but through real conversations, shared experiences, and genuine community. Your voice connects you to your people.

Built to reward

Your creativity has value. Every post, every livestream, every connection on Textmob puts real worth in your hands — MobCoins you can turn into cash and airtime. We're building an economy where your engagement earns you more than just likes.

Built to last

This isn't a trend. It's infrastructure. Textmob is designed to be the backbone of African digital culture — a platform that grows with its people, rewards its creators, and refuses to compromise on what matters: authenticity, ownership, and respect.

Features

Everything in one place. Nothing held back.

Fifteen powerful features. Zero compromises. Every tool you need to express, earn, and grow — without leaving the app.

Posts & Polls

Share everything you feel

Text, photos, videos, polls, hashtags, mentions. Drop your hottest takes. Start the conversations that matter. No limits on how you express yourself.

Snaps

Short-form video

Quick, punchy, vertical video. Show off your talent, go viral with a funny clip, promote your brand. Create. Post. Dominate.

MobCoins

Real money, not promises

Your activity earns you MobCoins. Redeem for airtime or withdraw real cash. This platform pays you for what you already love doing.

Go Live

Real-time broadcasting

Stream to your audience in real time. Host Q&As, perform, react. Followers send you gifts in MobCoins. Direct creator-to-audience monetization.

Hall of Fame

Weekly leaderboard

The top 5 most active Textmobbers every 7 days. Consistency gets celebrated. Are you next?

Louda Messaging

DMs, groups & statuses

Private messages, group chats, WhatsApp-style statuses, built-in translation. Every conversation, one app. Language barriers don't exist here.

New

Get Verified

Your blue tick awaits

The blue badge at just NG500/month. 50 quality posts + Professional account. Stand out. Build trust. Show your audience you're the real deal.

New

Textmob AI

Your smart companion

Ask anything. Get help with ideas. Search the web. Generate content — without ever leaving the app.

Individual & Org Accounts

Personal or professional

Everyday users get Individual accounts. Businesses and creators unlock Organisation accounts with analytics, monetization tools, and verification access.

Connections

Build your circle

Follow creators. Add friends. Discover like-minded people from Lagos to London, Nairobi to New York.

Search & Discovery

Find anything fast

Rebuilt search surfaces users, posts, Snaps, and hashtags instantly. Hashtags now have dedicated pages for diving into the topics you love.

New

Shareable Snaps

Every Snap has a link

Every Snap now gets its own shareable link. Found something worth sharing? Send it straight to a friend and drop them right on that moment.

New

Offline Mode

Keep browsing without data

Connection dropped? Cached content lets you keep scrolling and catch up on everything the moment you're back online.

New

Data Saver

Spend less data

On a limited plan? Data Saver trims media usage so you enjoy the full feed without burning through your bundle.

New

Trust & Safety

Safer, more authentic

Stronger account security and smarter spam-fighting keep Textmob real — so genuine voices win and fake engagement gets filtered out.

What's New

Fresh updates.
Built from your feedback.

We keep shipping. Here's what's landed recently to make Textmob faster, lighter, and safer — for everyone.

Offline Mode

Keep browsing even when your connection drops. Cached content lets you continue where you left off and catch up when you're back online.

Data Saver

On limited data? Data Saver reduces media usage so you spend less data while still enjoying your full feed.

Shareable Snaps

Every Snap now has its own shareable link. Send it directly to someone and take them straight to that exact Snap.

Search & Discovery

Search has been rebuilt to surface users, posts, Snaps, and hashtags faster. Hashtags now have dedicated pages for exploring related content.

Quality-first Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame now rewards quality, genuine engagement, and consistency — not just who posts the most.

Trust & Safety

Stronger account security and smarter systems against spam and artificial engagement help keep Textmob authentic.

Verification

Claim your
blue tick.

Verification isn't vanity — it's credibility. Your audience deserves to know they're engaging with the real you. The blue badge signals trust, authenticity, and commitment.

50+ quality publications
Organisation (Professional) account
NG500/month subscription
Start Verification
Getting Started

Three steps.
Zero friction.

The community is growing fast. The earlier you're in, the bigger your advantage. Your audience is waiting.

01

Create your account

Sign up with email or phone. Choose Individual or Organisation depending on your needs. Set up your profile. Under 2 minutes.

02

Build your circle

Find your people. Follow voices that inspire you. Use hashtags to get discovered. Connect with Africans from Lagos to London, Accra to New York.

03

Show up and earn

Post your thoughts. Create Snaps. Go live. Earn MobCoins. Cash out. Work your way to the Hall of Fame. The more authentic you are, the more you earn.

Monetization

Stop creating
for free.

African creators have given their time, energy, and talent to platforms that never paid back. Textmob changes that. Your engagement has value. We make sure you see it.

Post & Engage

Every interaction earns you MobCoins

Go Live & Get Gifts

Followers send MobCoins during streams

Create Viral Snaps

High-performing videos boost your balance

Cash out via Bank Transfer or Airtime (MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile)
The Builders

Meet the founders

Two brothers. One vision. Building the social infrastructure Africa deserves.

IG
Ismail Gidado
Co-Founder & Lead Engineer
@ismailg @bossprogrammer
IG
Ibrahim Gidado
Co-Founder & Strategy
@IBG @IbrahimG
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Textmob, monetization, and our community.

What is Textmob? +

Textmob is Africa's microblogging and social networking platform built to amplify African voices across the continent and the diaspora. It combines standard microblogging, short-form video (Snaps), live streaming, direct messaging (Louda), hashtag pages, and in-app monetization (MobCoins).

How do I earn MobCoins? +

You earn MobCoins automatically by simply being active on the platform. Posting updates, watching and creating Snaps, hosting live streams, engaging in comments, and receiving gifts from your followers all accumulate MobCoins in your wallet.

How do I cash out or redeem my MobCoins? +

Once you reach the minimum payout threshold, you can convert your MobCoins directly into real cash sent to your local bank account, or redeem them instantly as mobile airtime across major networks including MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile.

How do I get verified? What are the requirements? +

To get a verified blue tick badge, you must subscribe to our verification program for ₦500/month (or currency equivalent). Your account must also be complete, have a profile picture, and have successfully published a minimum of 50 high-quality, authentic posts.

What is the difference between Individual and Organisation accounts? +

Individual accounts are built for everyday users and content creators to share, connect, and earn. Organisation accounts are tailored for professional brands, businesses, NGOs, and public institutions, coming equipped with custom analytics and enterprise credentials.

Who founded Textmob? +

Textmob was co-founded by Ismail Gidado (Lead Engineer, Textmob handle: @ismailg / @bossprogrammer) and Ibrahim Gidado (Strategy, Textmob handle: @IBG / @IbrahimG).

Where is Textmob based, and which areas are served? +

Textmob is founded and based in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, and serves the entire continent of Africa and its diaspora, offering seamless connections for creators and communities.

How secure is Louda messaging on Textmob? +

Louda is Textmob's custom messaging service designed for private communications. It features end-to-end encryption for voice notes, messages, and files, ensuring that only you and the recipient can read or listen to them.

Can I use Textmob offline or save data? +

Yes. Offline Mode lets you keep browsing cached content when your connection drops, and Data Saver reduces media usage so you spend less data while still enjoying your feed. Both are quick to toggle in the app.

Can I share Snaps with friends? +

Absolutely. Every Snap on Textmob has its own shareable link, so you can send any Snap directly to a friend and take them straight to that exact video.

What are hashtag pages on Textmob? +

Hashtags on Textmob have dedicated pages where you can explore every post, Snap, and conversation tagged under a topic — making discovery faster and deeper.

Your moment is
right now.

Connect with real people. Share your real life. Build your community. Your voice matters. Your audience is waiting. Your moment is now.

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