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AfriNest
A trusted marketplace helping West Africans find homes, settle in, and access the services they need to live well - with more trust, clarity, and ease.
The problem
Looking for a home in West Africa means navigating a fragmented market. Listings on WhatsApp groups. Agents you can't verify. Pricing that changes depending on who's asking. No protection when things go wrong.
And once you find a place, you need an electrician, a plumber, a cleaner, a mover - but you don't know who to trust, what fair pricing looks like, or whether they'll show up.
AfriNest is building the trusted living ecosystem that West Africa deserves.
Platform
Find rentals, purchases, and new builds with filters designed for West African markets. Saved searches and instant alerts when new listings match.
Every listing goes through a confidence check. Photos, pricing, availability, and agent credentials - verified before you see it.
Secure transactions with escrow-style protection. Your money is held safely until both parties are satisfied. Trust built into every deal.
Schedule property visits directly through the platform. Tour reminders, post-visit notes, and decision tools to help you choose with confidence.
Plumbing, electrical, cleaning, moving, renovation - find trusted artisans and service professionals, book directly, and pay securely.
Understand the neighborhood before you move. Schools, markets, transport, safety - real local insights for every listing.
Two sides, one platform
Find your home, settle in, live well
Grow your business, serve with trust
How it works
Browse verified properties and services, or list your own. Filters, alerts, and smart matching help you find the right fit.
Every agent, landlord, and artisan is verified. Schedule visits, ask questions, and compare options - all in one place.
Pay through AfriNest Protection. Funds are held securely until delivery. If something goes wrong, our resolution center has your back.
About AfriNest
AfriNest is co-founded by Aboubacar Tiene and Bla Lonzo Armand. It operates as its own company with its own brand, vision, and business strategy.
TieneSoft TieneSoft is the technology partner behind AfriNest - responsible for building and maintaining the entire platform end-to-end: application development, technical architecture, infrastructure, API integrations, payments, and automation.
This partnership means AfriNest gets the full power of a dedicated software studio, while keeping its focus on what matters most: serving the West African market and its users.
FAQ
AfriNest is launching in West Africa and expanding across the region. The platform is built multi-market from day one - supporting local currencies, languages (French and English), and country-specific regulations.
Searching and browsing is free for everyone. AfriNest earns a small commission on successful transactions and offers premium features for agents and landlords who want more visibility.
When you make a payment through AfriNest, the funds are held securely until the service is delivered or the property handover is confirmed. If something goes wrong, our resolution center steps in.
Yes. Whether you're an individual landlord, a real estate agent, or a property developer, you can list on AfriNest. Professional accounts get additional tools like dashboards, analytics, and featured placements.
French and English from day one. Every screen, notification, and piece of content is available in both languages.
AfriNest is an independent company co-founded by Aboubacar Tiene and Bla Lonzo Armand. TieneSoft provides the end-to-end technology - building and maintaining the platform, infrastructure, and technical product.
Whether you're looking for a home, want to list properties, or offer services - we'd love to hear from you.
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