Draft:Afripods

Afripods is a Kenyan podcasting platform that focuses on the African market.

History
Afripods was founded in Nairobi, Kenya by Molly Jensen in 2017. Jensen was inspired by the success of African radio networks and wanted to replicate that on a smaller scale.

As of 2023, Afripods hosts podcasts in 50 languages and from 30 countries across Africa.

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.

Business model
Afripods is a full-service podcasting platform, offering hosting and distribution services for podcasts along with promotion for creators. The company also operates an advertising network for podcasts. Podcasts hosted by Afripods are available on Afripods own platform, along with platforms like Spotify, Stitcher, and Apple Podcasts. 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.

Podcasts

 * "The Fabiola Podcast," hosted by Anita Fabiola
 * "Legally Clueless," hosted by Adelle Onyango