Afrotape
marketplace for creatives
About
This app connects music and creative professionals, enabling users to book studios, hire talent like producers and videographers, and manage projects. It streamlines the entire creative process from discovery to payment and delivery.
What's New in Afrotape
1.3.0
August 8, 2026
Overview This release brings the biggest product update since launch: a redesigned community experience, a new content platform, a better mobile UX, stronger security, and a complete refresh of the visual system. Design & UI New visual language system-wide — “Warm Creative” direction: softer surfaces, editorial spacing, and better typography hierarchy. Mobile menus rebuilt — new mode-switcher-style cards and a cleaner bottom-sheet navigation on iOS and Android. Community feed redesigned — simplified to a Medium/Mailchimp-style editorial layout; profile cards now match the mode-switcher look. Sidebars refined — soft-glass treatment for the provider dashboard and admin navigation. Sheets and modals — centered fade/zoom variant; less directional motion, faster interaction. Invest page refresh — live market metrics, real GMV, platform profit, and ecosystem ARPU tiles. New Features Articles / Blog — admins can write and publish articles in Markdown from the dashboard; public blog index and article pages are live. Replayable tour — users can restart the onboarding tour anytime from the menu. Studio free trial — every studio gets 30 days free; trial welcome email is sent automatically. Lifecycle email & push campaigns — 19 personalized email sequences and push re-engagement flows, with cooldown logic so users aren’t spammed. Investor lead capture — new Invest page with branded lead form and confirmation email. Partnership outreach tooling — proposal PDF generation and email-sending functions for strategic partners (Spotlight, EBHS, OGQ, etc.). Multi-image galleries & resumable uploads — up to 5 gallery images and large video uploads via tus-js-client. Face ID / biometric sign-in — available on iOS and Android native apps after first password login. Clickable dashboard stat tiles — all stat tiles on provider and job dashboards now navigate to the relevant pages. Marketplace & Booking Studios fixed and visible again in the marketplace Studios tab. Currency display fixed — NGN/USD settings no longer stale after refresh. Manual bank transfer threshold enforced for payments above ₦524k. Whitelisted providers can withdraw instantly (no 24-hour gate) when verified. Job posting gating removed for whitelisted users. Listing requirements: rewards and Afrocoins only unlock after publishing 3 active marketplace listings. EMG Publishing Co-publishing agreement updated to latest v6 verbatim language. Auto-signature insertion into executed PDFs. Email-backfill function sends corrected / executed agreements to artists and EMG. EMG publishing card gated to users with an active or pending EMG contract. Roster-only gig posting for EMG.
MoreFAQ
What can I do with Afrotape?
Afrotape allows you to discover and book verified studios, producers, engineers, videographers, photographers, and other creative professionals. You can also hire talent for projects, manage bookings, and handle payments securely through the app.
How does Afrotape ensure secure payments?
Afrotape uses an escrow system where funds are held until you approve the delivery of services. This ensures that both buyers and providers are protected throughout the transaction process.
Can I sign contracts and split sheets through Afrotape?
Yes, Afrotape supports digital signing of contracts and split sheets, including EMG-backed publishing agreements. This simplifies the legal aspects of creative collaborations.
What communication features does Afrotape offer?
The app includes in-app chat functionality, allowing you to communicate directly with creatives, share references, and exchange files securely. This keeps all project-related communication in one place.
How does Afrotape help providers showcase their work?
Providers can build professional storefronts within Afrotape, displaying their portfolios, pricing, and packages. They can also manage their calendars, accept bookings, and receive payments.
Is Afrotape available on multiple platforms?
Afrotape is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on the Apple ecosystem.
How often is Afrotape updated?
The app was last updated on July 7, 2026, with version 1.2.0. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and add new features.
What is the age rating for Afrotape?
Afrotape has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This suggests it contains no mature or inappropriate content.