By Muhammad Sal
Storipod, the fast-rising microblogging platform for short stories, has announced a suite of new app features while making a high-profile appearance at MarkHack 4.0, Africa’s leading marketing and technology hackathon. These milestones underscore Storipod’s commitment to empowering creators and redefining digital storytelling for Nigeria’s growing creator economy.
The latest Storipod update, released on the Play Store on May 24, introduces a host of user-centric enhancements. Notable among the new features are a “follow” button embedded inside each pod, support for system, light, and dark modes, and a new tab in the ‘My Pod’ section that lets creators see who has unlocked their content. The update also brings a streamlined button for creating new pods, a text customization tool for left and center alignment, and clickable links within pods – making storytelling more interactive and visually appealing.
In a move to promote fair pricing and content value, Storipod has added a ₦5,000 maximum price filter for locking pods, accompanied by a prompt for creators: “I believe N? is a fair price to lock this pod.” This measure aims to encourage thoughtful pricing and quality content, addressing concerns about inflated prices for low-value stories. The update also includes bug fixes and overall performance improvements.
Storipod’s momentum was further showcased at MarkHack 4.0, held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. The platform was among seven top startups selected to pitch at the Grand Finale, joining other innovators like NextVibe, Jarvis, and Blue Sands STEM Labs. According to Eko Innovation Centre, Storipod’s mobile-first, social-media-inspired approach – featuring interactive tools, built-in monetization, and robust content protection – has attracted over 15,000 users, with a daily active engagement rate of 67%. “They’re built for today’s short-attention economy,” noted event organizers.
James Nelson, Storipod’s Product Manager, shared on LinkedIn that the platform is on track to reach 20,000 users, with 60% active weekly and nine out of ten users having created a story. “Our growth has accelerated since launching creator monetization, a game-changer. African creators deserve monetization options built for them, not sidelined by global platforms. Storipod is solving all of this,” Nelson said.
MarkHack 4.0, themed “Experience Ignited – Fueling The Consumer Journey,” brought together industry leaders, storytellers, and tech innovators to explore the future of consumer engagement. Storipod’s participation in the hackathon and its latest app updates highlight its vision to make writing and storytelling accessible, social, and profitable for a new generation of Nigerian creators.
As Storipod continues to evolve, users can expect more features designed to foster creativity, community, and fair monetization in the digital storytelling space.
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