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Verified people from across Africa and the African diaspora.

Meet people who share your culture and heart.

Browse verified people from across Africa and the diaspora, show interest, and chat when it is mutual.

Free to join. Takes about two minutes. 18+ only.

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Find people from your part of Africa

Tap a region on the map to see who is there.

North Africa West Africa Central Africa East Africa Southern Africa

Tap a region on the map to see members from there.

Living abroad? Members from the diaspora are welcome too. Once you join you can search any country.

Three steps. No awkward small talk.

From sign-up to your first chat in a few minutes.

Create your profile

Add a photo, tell us about yourself and what you are looking for. Get ID verified to earn a badge.

Browse and show interest

Search by location, read interests and what people are looking for, then tap Express Interest.

Match and chat

When you both show interest it is a match. Say hi, send a gift, and take it from there.

Dating built around real connection.

Verified members

Members can verify their ID, and a badge tells you who you are really talking to.

Search by place, tribe or language

Find people in your city or country, or who share your ethnic group and mother tongue.

Profiles with substance

Interests, work, education, faith, tribe, languages, family plans and what someone is looking for, all on one page.

Compatibility quiz

Answer a few questions and see a match percentage on every profile you open.

Easy first hello

Send a quick message straight from a profile card, or a small gift to break the ice.

Culture matters

Share the traditions you value, from family introductions to bride price, and meet people who feel the same.

Your safety comes first.

Meeting new people should feel comfortable. You stay in control of who can reach you and what they can see.

You decide who can message you

A first message is only a request. You can accept, decline or block, so nobody can flood your inbox.

Lock your photos or profile

Keep your pictures or your whole profile private. People send a request and you choose who gets in.

Block and report

Block anyone in one tap and report behaviour that does not belong here. Reports are reviewed by our team.

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Questions people ask

Is Jodate free to join?

Yes. Creating a profile, browsing, showing interest and matching are free. Premium and boosts are optional extras.

How does verification work?

You can upload an ID photo from your profile page. Our team reviews it, and once approved your profile shows a Verified badge.

Who can send me messages?

A first message to someone new is a request. The other person can accept, decline or block, so you are never flooded with messages.

Can I keep my photos private?

Yes. You can lock your pictures or your whole profile. Other members send a request, and you decide who can see them.

What is the compatibility quiz?

A short set of questions about what matters to you. When you open someone else who has answered too, you see how well you match.

Who can join?

Anyone aged 18 or over.

Ready to meet someone real?