Be a Traaple
tastemaker
Join a growing community of curators and creators turning everyday culture into
unforgettable experiences and real opportunities.
Take a sip
Join the exclusive community
Share your story
Create with purpose
Earn from your influence
“Traaple gives culture the spotlight — the platform
fades, and the people, stories, and places take
centre stage.”
How it works
Turning your creativity
into opportunity
Apply to Join
Share your passion for culture, storytelling, or unique experiences. Choose whether you'd like to join as a Tastemaker, Creator, or both.
Get Invited + Onboard
Receive your official Traaple invite, join our creative community, and access exclusive tools, guidance, and perks to help you start strong.
Create & Earn
Curate experiences, share authentic stories, and earn rewards as your influence grows and travelers connect through your work.
The Opportuinity
Across Africa’s cities, creativity thrives - yet so many storytellers, creators, and locals lack the platform to be seen, heard, and rewarded for their influence.
Experiences curated by locals who live it.
Creators turning real moments into digital journeys.
Each post, event, and experience inspires the next.
4 markets
Accra, Lagos, Abidjan, Cotonou
10+ partnerships
emerging
One Community
Tell stories
Curate Experiences
Earn commissions
Build your brand
Creativity
Culture
Connect with travellers
- Tell stories
- Curate Experiences
- Earn commissions
- Build your brand
- Creativity
- Culture
- Connect with travellers
- Tell stories
- Curate Experiences
- Earn commissions
- Build your brand
- Creativity
- Culture
- Connect with travellers
“I joined Traaple to create, but I
stayed for the community.”
Zara A. | Creator, Nairobi
Our Platform
Build your influence with a program
designed for creators and culture-shapers
Creator Tools
Access resources and templates to help you tell your story and manage collaborations easily.
Experience Hub
Curate and host authentic local experiences that attract travelers from around the world.
Reward System
Earn commissions, perks, and exclusive invitations for every verified booking or content milestone.
Community Network
Connect with fellow creators, tastemakers, and brands shaping Africa’s travel and culture scene.
Brand Collaborations
Partner with local and global brands looking to work with authentic voices and cultural curators.
Traaple Dashboard
Track your performance, bookings, and engagement — all from one simple workspace.
Your story deserves a global
stage
Zero barriers
to start
24/7
creator tools & perks
Real rewards
for your impact
Voices from the Traaple Community
Traaple turned my creativity into impact.
every story I share now leads to real travelers discovering my culture.
Being a Tastemaker means more than influence
its about representing my city and being rewarded for it.
FAQS
Frequently asked questions
Anyone passionate about culture, storytelling, or travel can apply. You don’t need to be famous- just authentic, creative, and eager to share your world with others.
Tastemakers curate and host experiences, from food tours to cultural events and many others. Creators capture, share, and amplify these experiences through content. Some people do both!
Not at all. We value authenticity and creativity over numbers. If you inspire people with your voice, stories, or experiences, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
You earn through commissions on bookings, brand partnerships, and exclusive Traaple perks. The more impact you make, the more you grow.
Our team reviews all applications carefully. If selected, you’ll receive an official invite to join and go through a short onboarding to get started.
No, joining the Traaple Tastemakers & Creators program is completely free. All we ask is your creativity, consistency, and authenticity.
Still have questions? Reach out at hi@traaple.com - we'd love to hear from you.
Join the community that’s redefining travel & culture.
Follow the journey. Join the movement.