Picture this: You’ve just watched a video that made you laugh until your sides hurt, or listened to a song that perfectly captured how you’re feeling. You want to do more than just hit “like” – you want to actually help that person keep creating.
That’s exactly why we started Get A Handshake.
Every single day, there are incredibly talented people across Africa pouring everything they have into their art. The comedian who films skits between jobs. The upcoming musician who practices in their small apartment, dreaming of reaching more people. The writer who stays up late crafting stories that deserve to be heard.
They’re brilliant. They’re working hard. But here’s the thing – getting real support? The kind that actually helps pay bills and fund their next project? That’s still incredibly difficult.
So we built something different.
Think about the last time someone gave you a proper handshake. Not the quick, distracted kind, but the real deal – eye contact, genuine warmth, that moment of connection. In our culture, that handshake means “I see you as a person. I respect what you’re doing.”
That’s what we’re bringing online. When you send a “handshake” to a creator, you’re not just sending money. You’re saying, “Your work matters. Keep going. I’m here for this journey with you.”
Look, we know what it’s like trying to make money from creative work in Africa. The international platforms? They often don’t support our payment methods. The fees? Sometimes they eat up half of what you earn. The requirements? You need thousands of followers before you can even start.
We said forget all that. Here’s what we built instead:
This isn’t just about building another app. We’re trying to shift something fundamental – the idea that creative work should be done for “exposure” or “passion” alone.
Your creativity has value. Your time has value. The joy you bring to people’s lives? That definitely has value.
We want to help you turn that value into something real. Something that lets you create more, stress less, and maybe even inspire the next generation of creators to believe that yes, you can actually make a living doing what you love in Africa.
Whether you’re the creator who’s been waiting for a platform that actually works for you, or you’re someone who’s ready to support the talent that entertains and inspires you, welcome home.
This is bigger than just tipping. This is about building a community where creativity thrives, where talent gets rewarded, and where we show the world what African creators are really capable of when they have the right support.
One handshake at a time.
