AFREE Social Networking App Launches in Nigeria with Focus on Empowering Africans
* Benin Republic, Congo next on list
By Ifeoma Ikem
A unique social networking app, AFREE, has officially launched in Nigeria, with plans to expand to other African countries. The app, designed to empower Africans by providing economic opportunities and an independent platform for information and expression, was unveiled at the University of Lagos.
According to Dr. Joshua Orabiyi, Nigerian representative of AFREE, the app is built by a team with a deep understanding of the African continent and its youthful population. “The app is designed to meet the high demand for education, entertainment and technology, with a reward system that can be monetised by users,” he explained.
AFREE’s creator, Joel Abati from Kyrgyzstan, aims to provide a Pan-African experience that educates, entertains, connects, and networks among countries and continents. The app is fully free and can be monetised through a coin system converted to digital cash.
Addressing concerns over exploitation and user data, Dr. Orabiyi assured that the platform is designed to prevent such practices. AFREE has already launched in Cameroon and plans to expand to Benin Republic and Congo.
With a focus on empowering Africans and providing a secure platform for users, AFREE is poised to make a significant impact on the social networking landscape in Nigeria and beyond.
The app’s launch in Nigeria marks a significant milestone in its expansion plans, with a team of technical experts already in place to ensure the platform’s security and integrity. Dr. Orabiyi emphasized the importance of cybersecurity, urging young people to consider it as a career path.
“We have people whose work it is to block loopholes that promote cybercrimes,” he said. “My plea is that you younger ones will pick cybercrime as a course; this offers you job guarantee and you can fit in anywhere, even in generations to come.”
Dr. Tope Alakija, a senior lecturer at Yabatech, advised youths to utilise the app to create content and generate wealth. Sharing her own experience with social networking, she highlighted the potential of AFREE to become a leading app in Nigeria.
“I have made more money from social networking than from my salary,” she revealed. “I want to encourage you all to take advantage of this opportunity.”
The launch of AFREE in Nigeria is seen as a significant step towards providing a platform for Africans to connect, share ideas and access economic opportunities. With its focus on education, entertainment and empowerment, the app is poised to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of Africans.
As the app continues to expand to other African countries, its creators remain committed to providing a secure and user-friendly platform that meets the unique needs of the African continent. With AFREE, the future of social networking in Africa looks bright.
