A new Nigerian startup, Demfati, has officially launched to transform how events are managed across Africa, offering a complete solution that merges ticketing, audience voting, registration forms, and WhatsApp automation into one powerful platform.
For years, event organizers in Nigeria have relied on separate tools to run basic tasks, using Google Forms for entries, Eventbrite for ticketing, third-party voting apps, and spreadsheets for tracking.
This fragmented system has often led to confusion, inefficiency, and missed opportunities.
Demfati changes that by offering an all-in-one dashboard where organizers can:
- Sell tickets and collect payments
- Launch paid or free voting campaigns
- Create registration and application forms
- Get a branded event subdomain (e.g., yourevent.demf.site)
- Automate attendee interaction through WhatsApp with the Deeva chatbot
- Monitor real-time analytics and user activity
“We built Demfati because organizers were spending more time managing tech than focusing on their actual events,” said Oril Ekunke, CEO and founder of Demfati. “This platform gives them a professional, simple, and scalable system designed with Africa in mind.”
Pay-As-You-Grow Model
Demfati’s pricing model is designed to support both small and large events. The platform only charges a small percentage on paid tickets, paid votes, or paid forms.
If the event is entirely free, there are no charges at all, making it accessible to student bodies, nonprofits, churches, and emerging creatives.
Adoption and Early Use
Since its beta launch, Demfati has powered over 200 events across Nigeria, including campus pageants, award nights, and local competitions. Organizers report smoother logistics, better audience engagement, and faster setup times compared to traditional platforms.
Demfati also stands out for its WhatsApp-first design, recognizing the app’s dominance across Africa. Through Deeva, event guests can recommend events, vote, or receive tickets all within WhatsApp.
Built for Africa, Ready for the World
While global tools like Eventbrite (US), Peatix (Japan), and Tix.africa (Nigeria) offer specific features, Demfati’s integrated, Africa-first approach is what sets it apart. The company plans to scale into Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa in the coming months.
