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Africa's Social Network

Your voice.
Your money.
Your platform.

Built for Africans, by Africans. Textmob is where you speak freely, connect authentically, and earn real money — not clout, not points that vanish. Real cash in your pocket.

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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 reward

You've been creating, engaging, and giving your energy to platforms that never gave back. That ends now. Every post, every livestream, every interaction on Textmob puts real value in your hands — MobCoins you can turn into cash and airtime. Your content, your revenue.

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.

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.

Ten 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.

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
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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)
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.

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), 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.

Your moment is
right now.

Connect with real people. Share your real life. Earn from real engagement. Your audience is waiting. Your MobCoins are waiting. Your Hall of Fame moment is waiting.

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