MusicLerato Mokoena
Pretoria, South Africa
Amapiano vocalist crafting log-drum anthems that move dance floors from Pretoria to Lagos.
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Africa's Talent Network · Now in Open Beta
Discover, grow and monetize Africa's next generation of talent.
Asili connects creators, athletes, artists and skilled people with fans, scouts, labels, clubs, brands, employers and opportunity providers across Africa and beyond.
- 54
- African countries
- 9
- Talent categories
- $0
- To join. Forever.
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Weekly reach
+248,392
What is Asili
One home for African talent — from first beat to first deal.
Asili combines streaming, discovery, monetization and opportunity matching into one platform built for the rhythm, language and ambition of African creators.
Music & video streaming
A native home for African sound and motion.
Talent discovery
Surface and search every kind of creator.
Creator profiles
Verifiable, beautiful, opportunity-ready.
AI growth insights
Know what your audience wants — before they do.
Opportunity matching
Auditions, trials, gigs and roles, served to you.
Creator monetization
Tips, subs, sponsorships and streaming revenue.
Talent Categories
Every kind of African talent, in one place.
From the studios of Lagos to the pitches of Soweto, Asili supports the full spectrum of creators and skilled people.
Music
Afrobeats · Amapiano · Bongo
Soccer & Sports
Trials · Highlights · Scouts
Dance
Choreography · Crews
Comedy
Stand-up · Skits
Film & Video
Directors · DOPs · Editors
Visual Art
Painting · Illustration
Fashion
Designers · Models
Digital Skills
Devs · Designers · Creators
Entrepreneurship
Founders · Builders
How it works
From upload to payout.
A simple, five-step journey designed for creators in any African city or village.
- 01
Upload your work
Drop your music, videos, highlights, photos and portfolio in minutes.
- 02
Build your profile
A professional, verifiable home for your craft, stats and story.
- 03
Get discovered
Surface to fans, scouts, labels, clubs, brands and employers.
- 04
Connect to opportunities
Auditions, trials, sponsorships, interviews and collaborations.
- 05
Monetize your talent
Streams, tips, subscriptions, deals and cross-border payouts.
For Talent
Build your craft into a career.
- Upload music, videos, highlights and portfolios
- Build a professional, verified talent profile
- Grow your fanbase with native distribution
- Access analytics that actually mean something
- Receive opportunity invites from real partners
- Monetize through streams, tips, subs and sponsorships
For Scouts, Labels, Clubs, Brands & Employers
Discover Africa's next stars before anyone else.
- Discover verified African talent at scale
- Search by category, location, skill and genre
- Review music, videos, highlights and portfolios
- Shortlist and collaborate with your team
- Invite talent to auditions, trials, interviews and sponsorships
- Move from discovery to deal in days, not months
Platform Moats
Built to be unmissable.
Asili isn't a feature — it's the infrastructure for African talent. Seven layers nobody else has stitched together.
African Talent Graph
A continent-wide map of verified creators, athletes and skilled people.
AI Talent Scoring
Discovery powered by signals that actually predict potential.
Local Language & Culture
Built for Swahili, Yoruba, Zulu, Pidgin, Amharic and more.
Creator Monetization
Tips, subscriptions, sponsorships and streaming revenue in one wallet.
Opportunity Marketplace
A live feed of trials, signings, gigs, sponsorships and roles.
Cross-border Payouts
Get paid across African borders without friction.
Talent Management Tools
Analytics, bookings, contracts and team collaboration.
Featured Talent
Already rising on Asili.
A first look at the creators, athletes and skilled people the world is about to meet.
Music
SoccerSipho 'Flash' Dlamini
Soweto, South Africa
Quick-feet winger averaging 7 successful dribbles per match. Open to academy and pro trials.
WingerU-21Left-foot
Visual ArtKwame Asante
Accra, Ghana
Mixed-media painter exploring Ashanti symbolism through bold, large-scale canvases.
PaintingAfrofuturismMurals
ComedyBrian Otieno
Nairobi, Kenya
Stand-up storyteller selling out clubs across East Africa with sharp social commentary.
Stand-upShengStorytelling
Digital SkillsThando Nkosi
Cape Town, South Africa
Full-stack engineer shipping fintech products. Open to remote roles and contract work.
ReactAIFintech
FashionAdaeze Okafor
Lagos, Nigeria
Designer reimagining heritage prints into modern silhouettes for the new African woman.
WomenswearAnkaraCouture
Opportunity Marketplace
A live feed of real opportunities.
Auditions, trials, sponsorships, signings, gigs and roles — published by verified partners across the continent.
- Music
Studio signing session
Mavin Records · Lagos
Multi-single deal
- Soccer
U-21 football trial
Mamelodi Sundowns Academy · Pretoria
Academy contract
- Brand
Pan-African brand sponsorship
MTN Pulse · 5 countries
$25,000 + equipment
- Comedy
Headline comedy showcase
Comedy Store Africa · Nairobi
Tour slot + travel
- Tech
Senior developer interview
Flutterwave · Remote
Full-time role
- Fashion
Capsule collection collab
Maxhosa Africa · Cape Town
Royalty deal
Africa's next stars are already creating. Asili helps the world find them.
Join the network powering the next chapter of African talent.