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Turn Your Talent Into Income

Nairobi’s Creative Marketplace

Built by creatives, for creatives

Amina Fashion Designer

Amina K.

Fashion Designer, Nairobi

“Sokobuni helped me reach customers beyond Nairobi. I've sold custom designs to clients in Mombasa and Kisumu without leaving my studio.”

David Music Producer

David M.

Music Producer & Beat Maker

“Now I just send artists my Sokobuni profile with clear licensing terms. I’ve closed more deals in 3 months than the entire previous year.”

Grace Photographer

Grace W.

Commercial Photographer

“The booking system changed everything. Clients can see my availability and book directly — no more back-and-forth WhatsApp messages.”

Sell physical products

List clothing, art prints, merchandise, albums, and crafts with secure escrow payments and integrated delivery.

Book services & sessions

Offer photography shoots, production sessions, design consultations, and more — all with online scheduling.

License your work

Sell beats, photos, designs, and media with clear usage terms. Earn multiple revenue streams per creation.

Learn skills that grow your business

Free training modules designed for Nairobi creatives

Protecting your work (IP 101)

Learn how copyright works in Kenya, registering with KECOBO, and navigating licensing agreements.

Pricing for profit

Stop undercharging. Learn pricing strategies for products, services, and licensing deals.

Go‑to‑market strategies

Start local, grow regional, and go global — with platform-specific tactics for Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify.

Client contracts made simple

Get contract templates, learn what clauses matter, and how to protect yourself professionally.

Sokobuni App

Get discovered where it matters

Sokobuni connects to Spotify, TikTok, Instagram, and WhatsApp — amplifying your reach and helping clients find you. Show your streaming stats, viral potential, and social proof all in one profile.

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Mobile‑first design

Built for how Kenyan creatives work — fast, intuitive, and optimized for your phone.

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Secure & transparent

Escrow payments protect both creators and buyers. Daily payouts to M‑Pesa, Airtel Money or bank.

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Seamless delivery

Uber + Bolt integrated delivery across Nairobi with real‑time tracking.

Join The Waitlist

Be among the first 500 Nairobi creatives to join. Early adopters get 3 months fee‑free + lifetime preferential rates.

Get Early Access

Your complete creative sales platform

Physical Goods Services & Bookings Licenses
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Sample Product Ankara Print Tote-Bag – Limited Edition

KES 4,500

Handcrafted in Nairobi using authentic Ankara fabric. Durable construction with sleeve, multiple pockets, and adjustable straps. Each piece is unique due to fabric pattern placement. May be sold as a digital pattern for non-commercial use.

  • SKU: ANK‑BP‑001
  • Colors: Red/Gold, Blue/Orange, Green/Yellow
  • Material: Ankara Fabric + Canvas
  • Delivery: Nairobi (1–2 days), Kenya (3–5 days)
Description

Carefully crafted by artisans in Nairobi’s Gikomba district with padded compartments, and adjustable straps. Supports sustainable local fashion.

Reviews

Patricia N. — ★★★★★

“Excellent quality and spacious enough for my laptop. Delivery was fast.”

James K. — ★★★★☆

“Pattern placement differs slightly but expected. Love the craft and durability.”

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Book creative services instantly

From photography to music production, book top Nairobi talent with clear pricing and availability.

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Music Production

License your creative work

Sell usage rights to your music, designs, photos, and video. Set clear terms for exclusive vs non‑exclusive licenses. Track usage and get paid automatically.

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Sample Licensing Packages

You can set up flexible licensing bundles tailored for brands, content creators, and agencies. Choose the terms that fit your project and budget. We help you earn recurring passive revenue and manage your various licensing agreements all in one place.

Non‑Exclusive License

Perfect for small businesses, YouTubers, and indie creators. Use the work in your project while the creator continues to sell licenses to others.

  • Unlimited online use
  • Attribution required (optional upgrade)
  • Commercial use allowed

Exclusive License

Ideal for brands and agencies looking for full creative control. Once purchased, no one else can license or use the work commercially.

  • Full commercial rights
  • No resale or reuse by creator
  • Custom terms available

Custom Project License

For agencies, production studios, or corporate campaigns requiring multi‑platform usage and extended territories.

  • Regional & global rights
  • Multi‑platform (TV, radio, digital)
  • Negotiated by scope

Simple Licensing Workflow

From discovery to payment in just three steps.

1. Discovery

We help you register your work with the Kenya Copyright Board and Kenya Industrial Property Insitute. We help you embed an invisible unique identifier in your audio, image, video or other files. This is useful for discovery and tracking across platforms.

2. Choose License

We help you to select clear usage terms — exclusive, non‑exclusive, or custom bundles.

3. Payments & Access

We help you to secure escrow payments so you can get paid and buyers get instant access. We help with targeted pricing based on your buyer's location and use case.

About Sokobuni

Built to empower Nairobi's creative economy by connecting talent with opportunity, simplifying business tools, and celebrating African originality.

Community First

Shaped with input from hundreds of local artists, designers, and producers.

Growth Focused

Tools to help creatives earn more — bookings, licensing, sales, and analytics.

Africa‑Made Innovation

Designed and built in Nairobi, for creators across the continent.

Our Partners

Working with trusted organizations to power creative commerce.

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“This project has been made possible with the support of Africalia and Direction Générale de la Coopération au Développement (DGD), however its content is our sole responsibility and can in no way be taken to reflect Africalia’s position.”