Earn more, safely.

Join free and keep 80% of what you charge. The client pays Velvet before you leave home, verification wins you more bookings, and there is no signup fee and no monthly fee.

Free to join · Keep 80% · Paid through Velvet

Why creators choose Velvet

Guaranteed payment

The client pays Velvet before you meet, so the money is already there. You get half as soon as the booking is made, and the rest after the meetup: the price you set, minus Velvet's fee. No more being paid less than agreed, or not paid at all.

Verification = more bookings

Verified creators sit above unverified ones and win the trust that makes clients book. Your live likeness video is what sets you apart from the scam-ridden free sites.

You keep 80%

Velvet takes a flat 20% of a completed booking — no signup fee, no monthly fee, no tiers. Instant wallet, withdraw to mobile money or a bank. No middlemen skimming cash in person.

Real safety tools

In-app Safe-Arrival timer, distress alerts, a Safety Center, and a team that acts on reports within 24 hours. Your safety is the product.

You set your rates & boundaries

Your services, your prices, your limits — shown on your profile and respected. You're in control.

Run an agency?

Bring your roster onto a platform that protects payments and reputation.

Manage a roster

Onboard and manage multiple creators under your agency, with a dashboard for bookings, earnings and payouts.

Earn on every booking

Take your agreed commission on your creators' bookings, plus a share of content revenue — all tracked automatically.

Bring your own audience

Already have creators or a following? Move them onto a platform that protects payments and reputation — and grow faster.

I manage a team of creators →

How it works

1

Sign up free

Create your account in under two minutes. Joining is free and stays free.

2

Get verified

A quick likeness video with a one-time code unlocks the verified badge clients look for.

3

Go live & get booked

Set your services and availability. Protected bookings start flowing.

Frequently asked questions

Does it cost anything to join Velvet Africa?

No. Joining is free — no signup fee, no monthly fee and no tiers. Velvet takes a flat 20% of a completed booking and you keep 80%. You are only ever charged out of money a client has already paid you.

How do I get paid?

The client pays Velvet before you meet. You get half in your in-app wallet when the booking is made, and the rest after the meetup. You withdraw to mobile money or a bank account whenever you like.

Is my safety protected?

Yes. Every booking runs through verified profiles, an in-app Safe-Arrival timer, distress alerts and a Safety Center. You set your own boundaries and can report any client.

Can an agency manage several creators?

Yes — partner as an agency to onboard and manage a roster, with your own dashboard and automatic commission on your creators' bookings.

Can I set my own prices?

Yes. Chat is free by default. You can turn on a one-time chat fee, and you can add paid posts, fan subscriptions, paid live streams or custom-request quotes if you want. All of them are optional. Bookings are always paid through Velvet, and Velvet keeps its standard cut only on paid items.

What do I need to get verified?

Only one thing: a short live likeness video with a one-time code. You do not need anything else to be listed and booked.

Can I share my phone number or social media?

For now, yes. But Velvet is not responsible for any booking or payment made outside the platform. Book and pay on Velvet to stay protected.

How is this different from posting on Instagram or WhatsApp?

On free channels you carry all the risk — unpaid bookings, fake clients, no recourse. Velvet holds the money, verifies identities, and gives you dispute protection and a safety team.

Guides for new creators

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