Join the award-winning super app for the diaspora. Chat, stream Afrobeat hits, and stay updated with news from home—all while your family back home enjoys free data to stay in touch.
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Africa in Your Pocket
The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.
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Free Chat for Your Family
Your loved ones on MTN networks in Africa use the app for free, ensuring you stay connected without worrying about their data costs.
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Your Cultural Soundtrack
Stream the latest Afrobeat and Amapiano hits and catch up on curated local news from your home country every single day.
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Support Home Instantly
Bridge the distance with integrated MTN MoMo payments to send money or access local services for your family back home.
About the app
Everything you need to know about Ayoba.
Description
Ayoba - Chat. Games. News. Music
Stay connected with Africa’s award-winning super app – Ayoba! A free, all-in-one app that offers messaging, calls, games, music, entertainment news, and now a place where you can discover local businesses and services.
Why Ayoba?
Named Mobile App of the Year at the 2020 Africa Digital Festival, ayoba is recognized as Africa’s go-to app for messaging, entertainment, and staying informed. With ayoba, you get an all-in-one experience for messaging, local content, entertainment, and services – all in one place. Chat, play games, listen to music, find local businesses, or read the latest news, all designed to keep you connected.
Top Features
1. Instant, Free Messaging & Calls
Chat, voice, and video call with friends and family for free.
Share photos, files, videos, and more—all secured with end-to-end encryption.
2. Free Data for MTN Users
MTN users enjoy free data in select regions to chat and share without limits.
3. Local Content & Entertainment News
Access the latest local and international news, and trending videos, right within the app.
4. Discover Local Businesses & Services
Explore local businesses and access a variety of services directly in ayoba. From home repairs to beauty services, find what you need all in one app.
5. Play, Listen and Enjoy
Play 150+ free games and stream 200 trending songs from local and international artists weekly, across genres like afrobeat, pop, and amapiano.
6. Seamless Payments with MTN MoMo
In supported regions, send and receive money through MTN Mobile Money directly in ayoba.
7. Create, Share stories, and Customize your avatar
Set your status, customize your avatar, and share voice notes, videos, and more.
Key Features
Instant Messaging: Send texts, share photos, videos, and voice notes easily.
Voice & Video Calls: Make high-quality voice and video calls from anywhere.
Games, Entertainment News & Music: Play games, stream trending music, and catch up on the latest entertainment news.
Local Services: Connect with local businesses and find trusted services near you.
Secure & Private: Protect your chats with end-to-end encryption on messages and calls.
Experience Ayoba in 22 Languages: Ayoba celebrates African diversity, with availability in languages like isiZulu, Twi, Arabic, Portuguese, and more.
Ayoba is more than just a messaging app – it’s your super app for connection, entertainment, and local services. Download ayoba now to chat with friends, explore local businesses, enjoy local and international entertainment, and stay informed—all in one free app!
Latest Version
2.10.1
Size
123.9 MB
First Released
Sep 3, 2020
Bring Home a Little Closer Today
Join millions of the African Diaspora using the award-winning super app. Chat with family, stream the latest Afrobeats, and stay connected with home—where your loved ones on MTN can even reply for free.
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