Afripods is a Kenyan podcasting platform that focuses on the African market.
Afripods was founded in Nairobi, Kenya by Molly Jensen in 2017. [1] [2] Jensen was inspired by the success of African radio networks and wanted to replicate that on a smaller scale. [3]
As of 2023, Afripods hosts podcasts in 50 languages and from 30 countries across Africa. [1] [3]
A 2022 report by Baraza Media Lab found that Afripods was one of the most used podcasting platforms in Africa and the most used homegrown platform. [4]
Afripods is a full-service podcasting platform, offering hosting and distribution services for podcasts along with promotion for creators. [1] The company also operates an advertising network for podcasts. [1] Podcasts hosted by Afripods are available on Afripods own platform, along with platforms like Spotify, Stitcher, and Apple Podcasts. [5] [6] Afripods was the first podcasting platform to pay creators directly in Africa, without the need for them to create an American or European bank account. [3]
Afripods is a Kenyan podcasting platform that focuses on the African market.
Afripods was founded in Nairobi, Kenya by Molly Jensen in 2017. [1] [2] Jensen was inspired by the success of African radio networks and wanted to replicate that on a smaller scale. [3]
As of 2023, Afripods hosts podcasts in 50 languages and from 30 countries across Africa. [1] [3]
A 2022 report by Baraza Media Lab found that Afripods was one of the most used podcasting platforms in Africa and the most used homegrown platform. [4]
Afripods is a full-service podcasting platform, offering hosting and distribution services for podcasts along with promotion for creators. [1] The company also operates an advertising network for podcasts. [1] Podcasts hosted by Afripods are available on Afripods own platform, along with platforms like Spotify, Stitcher, and Apple Podcasts. [5] [6] Afripods was the first podcasting platform to pay creators directly in Africa, without the need for them to create an American or European bank account. [3]