In the fast-paced African tech scene, getting noticed is a huge challenge. However, a new company called Zagasm is showing a smart way to get people talking before the product even launches. It is being promoted as the first social app for humor in Africa, and it’s becoming a great example of building a community first, a strategy led by its founder, GU Abraham.
The app is built to fill a clear need in the market: a digital space just for the unique humor of Africa. While big global social networks are useful, they often do not fully support the local jokes, language, and cultural references that connect deeply with African communities. Zagasm aims to be that special place.
The most powerful part of Zagasm’s story is not the app itself, which is still being developed. It is the clever plan they are using to enter the market. The company has purposefully avoided the usual way of launching a product first. Instead, it is focusing on its community first. By building a community and telling a story about cultural ownership and digital identity, Zagasm has turned potential users into a group that is personally invested in the platform. This has been achieved by engaging with people on current social media sites, telling a mission-driven story that supports a “by Africans, for Africans” idea.
This strategy taps into a major trend across the continent: the rise of local solutions. People are increasingly drawn to apps that truly reflect their specific experiences and identities, a need that global tech giants often miss. GU Abraham’s vision presents Zagasm not just as an app, but as a movement for cultural representation in the digital world.
Of course, this pre-launch excitement creates a high-stakes situation for the official release. The great feeling and high expectations must be met with a smooth, strong, and easy-to-use app experience. The app’s performance on its first day will be very important for turning this interest into long-term user engagement