You Asked for It, And We Launched It! The Spowse Dating App for Africans is Now Live!
Monday, December 16th 2024 — We are super duper excited to usher you into a new era of online dating as we launch our long-awaited dating application for Africans. Yes! You heard right, Spowse is now live and available on Google Play Store! The Spowse app is designed for Africans in Africa and Africans worldwide with a mission to provide a safe and secure platform where Africans can find genuine connections rooted in shared values and diverse cultural experiences.
Our CEO and founder, Abayomi Oluyeye recounts the story behind the creation of Spowse. He shares, “It all started with a friendly debate between my single friends and I back in 2019. Back then, several dating applications had a reputation for being populated with catfishers and shallow connections which made it less attractive to Africans looking to find purposeful relationships. No dating application prioritised our African values, beliefs, and needs. For Africans in the diaspora, many struggled to find matches who truly understand the unique experience of being an African living abroad. It was harder explaining basic aspects of their identity to people, that would ordinarily be understood by those who share the same cultural background. This gap is what inspired me to build a dating application for Africans in Africa and Africans worldwide.”
“Thanks to the incredible team at Spowse, who embraced my ambitious ideas and brought them to life, creating endless possibilities for us to scale Spowse together and prosper the future of online dating in Africa. By leveraging digital transformation, we are helping Africans stay connected with their roots, and find love that feels like home wherever they are in the world.”
Daisy Ohikhuare, Product Design Lead at Spowse adds, “Spowse was designed with Africans in mind, how they relate, interact and the values they uphold. The experience of interacting within an African community, the questions they wish to ask, and the answers they hope to receive. We have redefined the future of online dating to help Africans find purposeful relationships by streamlining user’s experience to fit their preferred choices. We have introduced selective and personalised matching algorithms, to match users with their ideal partners. This ensures users are not overwhelmed by countless profiles, allowing them to focus on few meaningful connections at a time and fostering intentional, confident decisions.”
We break away from the traditional Swipe culture with our Slide feature, making interaction as easy as scrolling through social media. Why swipe through countless profiles when you can easily slide into love!
We have provided extra layers of security with facial verification, consent-based location sharing via the Cupid Time feature, and basic features like the Snooze and Incognito mode. These give users control over their profiles and set the tone for a secure, personalised dating experience. We have unpacked cool features like the video call lock-in feature, the Cupid Haven for real-time meetups and the instant messaging feature that makes connecting easier, safer and faster. Spowse offers an Afro-centric experience with a user-friendly interface, adorned with African motifs and symbols, and supporting multiple African languages to ensure a culturally rich and inclusive platform for all users.”
“Our motivation is simple yet powerful — to create a safe space where Africans can find a deeper romantic connection rooted in shared values and beliefs, embracing each individual’s journey and focusing on building a lifelong relationship. Spowse is more than just an app, it’s a platform that celebrates African Identity, and we are driven by the vision of a world where Africans everywhere can find partners who truly understand and resonate with them.”
— Marian Osaro, Brand Strategist at Spowse.
The Spowse app is now available for download on Google Play Store and we invite you to slide into love! We are dedicated to building meaningful connections and fostering love that goes beyond just swiping. Join us as we redefine dating in Africa, one connection at a time. We can’t wait to see the love stories that unfold!
About Spowse
Spowse is the leading platform for authentic connections among Africans worldwide. As a dating app made for Africans, both in Africa and around the world, we help Africans find love and meaningful connections in a way that respects and celebrates our diverse cultures and beliefs. We understand the unique preferences of Africans seeking meaningful relationships that honour their cultural values, so we prioritise inclusivity and respect, making it easy and safe for Africans to find lasting love that feels like home.
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