20% fundedHatukufi Bado Indie Stopmotion Film
Two young women. One day of protest. A stop-motion story that refuses to end.
IBInkspace Bureau
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50% fundedEchoes of the Rift — Debut Album
A debut album shaped by the valleys, voices, and fire of the East African Rift.
ASAmani Sound
14 days left
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80% fundedNairobi Noir — A Comic Series
A handcrafted noir comic series that peels back Nairobi's surface to reveal the city beneath.
KTKelly Thompson
8 days left
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35% fundedThreads of Home — Fashion Line
East African heritage woven into wearable art — fabric as memory, clothing as identity.
ZSZawadi Studio
21 days left
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65% fundedThe Last Riot — A Stage Play
A visceral stage play about dissent, sacrifice, and what it truly costs to stand your ground.
BTBaraka Theatre
5 days left
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45% fundedPixel Savannah — Indie Game
An indie adventure set in a pixelated East African savannah where wildlife and folklore collide.
SGSote Games
30 days left
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Crowdfunding as you know it, but with the East African community behind you.
STEP 01
Build your campaign
Set your goal, tell your story, and create reward tiers for your backers. It takes less than 30 minutes.
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STEP 02
Share with your village
Your campaign goes live and your community can back you via M-Pesa or bank card with zero friction.
STEP 03
Bring your vision to life
Your backers' contributions are held securely in your campaign balance. Withdraw whenever you're ready — we only take a flat 5% when you do.
Built for creators. Backed by community
FOR SOVEREIGN MAKERSCreators
Whether you're a filmmaker, musician, visual artist, writer, or designer — Village Boost gives you the tools to fund your next project on your own terms.
- 5% transaction fee only — zero upfront launch fees
- Withdraw campaign money straight to your phone
- M-Pesa & card payments for your backers
FOR BACKERS & PATRONSContributors
Discover East African creative projects worth believing in. Back the ones that move you, and be part of bringing them to life.
- Back a campaign with M-Pesa or your debit card
- Unlock exclusive perks from creators you love
- Discover and support East African creative projects
Why Village Boost
Your community, your campaign
Share your campaign with your network and let them be part of bringing your vision to life.
M-Pesa & card payments
Back a campaign with M-Pesa or your debit card. Get paid out the same way. No workarounds, no friction.
Reward your supporters
Give your backers more than a thank you. Offer exclusive perks — early access, signed copies, behind the scenes content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can create a campaign on Village Boost?
Any East African creative — musician, filmmaker, visual artist, designer, writer, or photographer. If you have a project worth funding, Village Boost is for you.
How do I back a campaign?
Simply choose a campaign you believe in, pick a reward tier, and pay via M-Pesa or debit card. No account needed to back a campaign.
When does a creator receive their money?
Creators can withdraw their campaign balance at any time. There's no deadline to wait for — funds are available as contributions come in.
What fees does Village Boost charge?
Nothing upfront. We take a flat 5% only when a creator withdraws their funds. Backers pay no fees to us — however, Pesapal, our payment processor, charges 2.9% per card transaction and 1.5% per M-Pesa transaction. These are deducted automatically at the point of payment and go directly to Pesapal, not to us.
What happens if a campaign doesn't reach its goal?
Campaigns on Village Boost are open-ended — there's no penalty for not hitting your target. Creators keep whatever they raise and withdraw on their own terms.
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