Textmob — Where Africa Comes to Talk
Textmob is where Africa comes to talk — a social network built around African conversations. See what
Nigerians are discussing, share your take, and find your community. Founded by
Ibrahim Gidado and Ismail Gidado , Textmob is free on web and Android.
What you get out of Textmob
Be heard — Share your thoughts, images, videos, and polls, and see where the community
stands with you.Talk face-to-face — Go live and hold real-time conversations with the people watching,
who can gift you while you talk.Get rewarded — Creators who start conversations people care about earn MobCoins they can
convert to real cash (NGN, USD).Take it private — Move any conversation into private messages with voice notes, media,
and read receipts.Show the story — Snaps lets you post short vertical videos, and every Snap has a
shareable link.Trust who you talk to — A blue tick verification badge proves who someone is before you
join the conversation.Find the best voices — The Hall of Fame celebrates the creators who drive the week's
best conversations.Join your people — Communities bring together people who care about the same topics.Never miss a reply — Real-time notifications keep every conversation moving.Save your data — Offline Mode and Data Saver keep conversations going even when data
gets expensive.Disagree without abuse — Trust & Safety keeps debates sharp but civil.
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About the Founders
Ismail Gidado — Co-Founder & Lead Developer. Built Textmob's architecture, from
the frontend to the API and Hosting infrastructure.
Ibrahim Gidado — Founder. Drives product vision and strategy for Africa's home for
conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Textmob?
Textmob is where Africa comes to talk — a social network built around African conversations. See what
Nigerians are discussing, share your take, and find your community. Free on web and Android.
How do MobCoins work?
MobCoins reward the people who start conversations people care about. Earn them when your posts and Snaps
gain traction, then convert them to real money (NGN) and withdraw to your bank account via the in-app Wallet.
Is Textmob free?
Yes. Join conversations, post, message, go live, and watch Snaps without paying anything.
Who created Textmob?
Textmob was founded by Ibrahim Gidado and Ismail Gidado to give Africa a place built for its conversations —
where African voices are heard and creators are rewarded.