--- source_url: "https://www.howyin.com/?utm_source=openai" title: Howyin — Live. Sell. Prosper. mirrored_at: 2026-08-30T15:03:03.408Z host: www.howyin.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/www.howyin.com/index__q__utm_source_openai" --- > **Original source:** https://www.howyin.com/?utm_source=openai ✦ Africa's live commerce platform Shop through live video, discover products in reels, send gifts to your favorite creators, and grow a real business — all in one app made for Africa. [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/pk/app/howyin/id6752793053) [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.howyin.ead) ★★★★★ 4.8 rating · 35k+ users across 73 countries 35k+ Active users 450+ Sellers 30,000+ Creators 200+ Service providers 30+ Faith leaders 73 Countries ## Everything commerce, everything live One app for shopping, streaming, creating and earning — born in Ghana, now in 65 countries worldwide. 🛍️ ### Live shopping Watch sellers demo products in real time, ask questions in chat, and buy without leaving the stream. 🎬 ### Reels & sounds Create short videos with a licensed music library, tag products, and reach thousands of new customers. 🪙 ### Coins & rewards Earn coins for watching, checking in and inviting friends — then send gifts that support your favorite creators. 🔨 ### Live auctions Bid in real time with automatic outbid alerts and secure checkout when you win. 🙏 ### Faith & community Follow verified faith leaders, join prayer rooms, give tithes and offerings, and connect with communities. 🔒 ### Secure payments Pay with mobile money or card through Paystack, with ID-verified sellers and buyer protection on orders. ## Up and running in minutes ### Download & sign up Create your account as a buyer, seller or creator in seconds — email or social sign-in. ### Watch, shop & create Join live shows, discover products in reels, or go live yourself and start selling. ### Earn & grow Track orders, collect coins and gifts, build your following — and withdraw your earnings securely. ## A message from our founder Hear directly from Emmanuel Gyau Addo on what Howyin is — and who it's for. Welcome to Howyin Why we built Howyin Calling all sellers ## Whoever you are, Howyin is built for you Every community on Howyin has its own home — with real tools to grow and earn. 🛒 ### Shoppers Discover real products from real people — buy safely in live shows, reels and stores near you. How it works 1. Download Howyin and create your free account. 2. Browse stores, watch lives and reels to discover products. 3. Order in-app and pay securely in your local currency. 🏪 ### Sellers Open your storefront, go live to your customers, run auctions and flash sales, and ship nationwide. How it works 1. Apply as a seller in the app — you'll need your logo and ID. 2. Set up your storefront and list your products. 3. Go live, sell, ship — and get paid to your wallet. 🎥 ### Creators Grow your audience with reels and live streams — earn from gifts, fan subscriptions and paid shoutouts. How it works 1. Apply to become a creator in the app. 2. Post reels and go live to grow your audience. 3. Earn from gifts, fan subscriptions and shoutouts. 📣 ### Affiliate Marketers Promote any seller's products in your content and earn commission on every sale you drive. How it works 1. Get approved as an affiliate in the app. 2. Tag any seller's products in your reels and lives. 3. Earn as your audience engages and buys. 🧰 ### Service Providers From hair and beauty to repairs and events — list your services and receive quote requests from clients in your city. How it works 1. Register as a service provider — logo and ID required. 2. List your services and the city you cover. 3. Receive quote requests and win new clients. 🙏 ### Faith Leaders & Believers Verified leaders share the word, host prayer rooms and receive giving — believers find daily inspiration and community. How it works 1. Leaders apply for verification in the Faith section. 2. Share the word, host prayer rooms and events. 3. Believers follow, join in and support with giving. 🎬 ### Movie & Series Creators Publish films and series in the Watch section and reach a streaming audience in 65 countries. How it works 1. Contact us to onboard your titles. 2. We publish your films and series in the Watch section. 3. Reach a streaming audience in 73 countries. 📢 ### Advertisers Run image and video ad campaigns inside the app and reach exactly the audience you want. How it works 1. Open Ads Center in the app. 2. Create an image or video campaign funded with coins. 3. Track views and reach while your ad runs. 🎮 ### Gamers & Streamers Stream your gameplay live, build a fan base, and earn through gifts and subscriber perks. How it works 1. Apply as a creator and set up your channel. 2. Stream your gameplay live with chat and games. 3. Grow subscribers and earn gifts and perks. ## Turn your phone into a _storefront_ From Makola to Lagos — open your store, go live to your customers, and ship nationwide. No shop rent, no middlemen. [Start selling free](#download) - Your own store page with unlimited product listings - Live streams, auctions, flash sales & group buys - Distance-based delivery quotes & order tracking - Earn from gifts, subscriptions & paid shoutouts - Fast, secure payouts to mobile money or bank > "Howyin has changed how I sell my clothes. Going live and showing customers the fabric in real time has tripled my orders — it's like having a shop in Makola but reaching all of Ghana." **Ama Darkoah** · Fashion Seller, Accra · ★★★★★