The digital revolution of African events
In 2026, the event industry in Africa is worth more than 10 billion USD. Yet, 90% of management is still done via informal WhatsApp groups, Excel sheets, and word-of-mouth. Here’s why digital changes everything.
Problems with the traditional model
1. The hassle of paper invitations
Printing 500 invitation cards costs between 200,000 and 500,000 RWF. Not to mention manual distribution. With SHEREHE WhatsApp invitations, you save 100% of this cost.
2. Lost contributions
How many times have you lost track of cash contributions received? With Mobile Money via SHEREHE, every contribution is automatically tracked.
3. Untraceable service providers
Finding a good caterer in Bukavu or a photographer in Bujumbura is like an obstacle course. The SHEREHE marketplace centralizes verified service providers.
Digital advantages
Time savings: 70% reduction
What used to take 3 months of preparation can be done in 3 weeks with the right digital tools.
Savings: 30% cost reduction
- No more invitation cards (savings: 200,000+ RWF)
- Instant comparison of service provider prices
- Zero cash contribution management fees
Total transparency
- Real-time dashboard: who has confirmed, who has contributed
- Budget tracked to the penny
- Centralized communication with service providers
SHEREHE: the platform designed for Africa
Unlike Western tools (Eventbrite, The Knot), SHEREHE is built specifically for the African market:
- WhatsApp-first: because 95% of Africans use WhatsApp
- Mobile Money: MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, no bank card required
- Multilingual: French, English, Kinyarwanda, Swahili
- Local pricing: adapted to African purchasing power
- Offline mode: works even with intermittent connection
Key figures
- East African wedding market: 2 billion USD
- Number of weddings per year in Rwanda: 50,000+
- Mobile Money penetration rate in East Africa: 60%+
- WhatsApp users in Africa: 300 million+
How to get started
- Create your free account on sherehe.io
- Create your first event in 2 minutes
- Invite your loved ones via WhatsApp
- Enjoy peace of mind
