Our Story
Tese was born from a simple reality: African creators move the culture, but the money rarely reaches them. Africa has world-class talent, but not the infrastructure for creators to earn consistently from their work.
Founded by Smatech Group, we set out to bridge this gap by building a creator-first monetisation platform that understands African bandwidth, payment methods and audiences.
We started in Zimbabwe, working side by side with local creators to prove that audiences are willing to pay when you make it easy. Now we're taking that same creator-first approach across the continent. Tiri Tese – together we thrive.
Subscription Video on Demand on Tese
Turn your videos into a real income stream with Tese's Subscription Video on Demand feature.
From high-quality streaming to clear earnings and audience analytics, you get everything you need to build a sustainable video business on your own terms.
Monetise your videos with subscriptions and pay‑per‑view access, without needing a foreign account or complex setup. Fans support you directly; Tese handles the payments, payouts and protection.
Our Core Values
These are the promises we make to every creator who joins Tese.
Mission
Empower African creators to build sustainable, fairly‑paid businesses through simple, accessible tools and payment infrastructure built for Africa.
Vision
To be the platform where millions of African creators get paid what they're worth, without leaving their communities or their craft.
Focus
We meet creators where they already create – TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp and live stages – and plug monetisation into that reality instead of asking them to start over.
Commitment
We're building long-term financial rails for the African creator economy so that today's and tomorrow's creators can rely on Tese for income that's consistent, transparent and local.
One Link.
Infinite Reach.
Your Tese link is your digital storefront. Paste it in your bio, share it in a post, or send it via DM. We handle the tracking while you focus on the storytelling.
Real-time
Analytics on every click
Regional Ready
Optimized for African markets
