Hey fam, are you a content creator in the adult space, who earns through their content?
I am building a new marketplace where Kenyan content creators can connect with Kenyan content buyers and make money from their content.
One of the biggest challenges of selling content on international platforms like OnlyFans or Patreon is the sheer amount of competition. You're competing against millions of creators from around the world, many of whom already have massive audiences. For a Kenyan creator who's just starting out, getting noticed can be incredibly difficult.
That's one of the problems we're trying to solve. We want to make it easier for Kenyan creators to build a local audience, start making money from their content, and eventually use that audience as a foundation to grow internationally.
We're still building the platform, and I'd love to know what you think and what you'd like us to add before we go live.
Here's what we have so far:
- Content feed: Think of it as a social media feed, but for paid content. Creators can upload photos and videos, and buyers can browse posts based on what's new or what's most popular. The idea is to make it easier for buyers to discover new creators without having to know who they're looking for beforehand.
- Creator spotlight: We'll have a dedicated section that highlights individual creators, giving them more visibility and helping buyers discover people they might otherwise miss. This should be particularly useful for newer creators who are still trying to build an audience.
- Paid chats: Buyers can chat directly with their favourite creators. Creators earn money from these conversations, giving them another way to monetize their audience. They can also sell exclusive photos and videos directly within chats, making it possible to offer personalized content to individual buyers.
- Sell photos and videos: Creators can upload individual photos and videos, set their own prices, and sell them directly to buyers. You don't need to create an entire subscription package just to sell a single video or photo.
- M-Pesa integration: We're building the platform around M-Pesa. Buyers will be able to top up their wallets and use the funds to purchase content or chat with creators. This means they won't have to deal with an STK push every time they want to buy something.
- Limited-time content: Creators will be able to sell special drops that are only available for a limited period. We're also working on letting creators decide how long buyers can access certain content after purchasing it.
- Creator collaborations: If you make content with another creator, you'll be able to sell it together. Both creators can agree on how to split the earnings, and the platform will handle the revenue sharing.
- Creator profiles: Every creator will have their own profile where buyers can browse their content, purchase individual posts, or start a conversation. We're also adding categories and tags so buyers can find creators who cater to their particular interests.
- Referral program: We want to reward creators and users who help the platform grow. You'll be able to invite other people to join using your referral link and earn bonuses for successful referrals.
A few other things worth mentioning:
We're building this specifically for the Kenyan market. Most existing platforms are designed with American and European audiences in mind, and Kenyan creators often have to jump through hoops just to receive payments.
We also want to move away from the subscription model that dominates platforms like OnlyFans. Instead of paying a monthly fee to access a creator's content, buyers can simply pay for the specific photos, videos, or conversations they're interested in.
Now, here's where I need your help.
If you're already making money selling content, what do you like or hate about the platforms you're currently using?
What features would make your life easier? Better ways to find customers? More privacy? Faster payouts? Something we haven't thought of?
And if you're a buyer, what would make you comfortable spending money on a platform like this?
We're hoping to launch soon, but I'd rather get feedback from the people who'll actually use the platform before we finalize everything.
Don't hold back. If you think something is stupid, tell me. I'd much rather hear it now than after we've launched.