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Jump.AFRICA / WhatsApp groups
Africa's biggest network, on WhatsApp
Meet the people who move between Africa and the world
Join Africa's biggest network for returnees, the diaspora, founders, investors and everyone travelling home. Business, friendships, events and practical help across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and North America, backed by the Jump.AFRICA network.
Find your groupCreate a free account16 free groupsAdmin-approved membersNo spam, clear rulesReal support: support@jump.africa
16topic groups
6countries and regions covered
Freeto join, always
24htarget to approve join requests
Moving home
Relocating to Lagos or Abuja? Get real answers from people who have already moved: which areas actually have power and good internet, how to sort NIN and BVN, how to hire, and how to find your people when you land.
Moving back to Africa? See every returnee group in one place.
Diaspora
For Africans in London, Manchester, Birmingham and across the UK who keep one foot at home: the best ways to send money, invest and buy property back home, plus careers, visas and meetups.
For Africans across the US and Canada, from Houston, Atlanta and DC to New York and Toronto: sending money home, investing back home, careers, travel and city meetups.
Money & markets
How the diaspora actually invests at home: what worked, what went wrong, and how to check a deal before you put money in.
Buying, building and renting in Ghana and Nigeria, especially from abroad.
Naira, cedi, shilling and rand: where rates are heading and how people are actually moving money.
Nigerian Exchange (NGX) stocks: results, dividends, corporate actions and market news, plus how diaspora investors can actually buy NGX shares.
Crypto in Africa: USDT and P2P markets, bitcoin priced in naira, regulation from the SEC Nigeria and the Bank of Ghana, and how to stay safe.
The cheapest and fastest ways to send money to Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, shared by people who use them every week: real fees, real rates, and warnings about bad experiences.
Business & careers
Founders and operators building in or for Africa.
Jobs, remote roles and talent across Africa and the diaspora.
Engineers, product people and designers working in African tech, at home and abroad: jobs and freelance work, payments APIs, building for African markets, and startup launches.
Travel, events & social
Flying to Accra, Lagos, Nairobi or Joburg for Christmas and New Year? Find out which parties and concerts are worth it, sort flights and places to stay, and squad up with people heading to the same events, for business, friendship or more.
Brunches, day parties, concerts, mixers and meetups in Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Joburg and London, all year round.
The official Jump.AFRICA updates group.
How joining works
Tap "Join the WhatsApp group"The invite opens in WhatsApp on your phone or WhatsApp Web.
Request to joinAn admin approves you, usually the same day. This keeps bots and scammers out.
Say hello and connectIntroduce yourself, then find members on the Jump.AFRICA network to message privately.
Why join through Jump.AFRICA?
Most African WhatsApp groups are either dead or full of spam and "investment" scammers. Ours are split by topic, run by a real team, and every member is approved. When a conversation needs more than a group chat, the Jump.AFRICA network lets you find members by city, see who they are and message them privately.
Whether you're relocating to Accra, spending December in Lagos, sending money home from London or building a startup in Nairobi, there's a group of people doing the same thing, and the tools to help you do it well.
Not sure where to start?
Join the Official group for updates and links to every topic group.
Questions people ask
How do I join a Jump.AFRICA WhatsApp group?
Pick a group below and tap Join. The invite opens in WhatsApp; request to join and an admin approves you, usually the same day.
Are these WhatsApp groups free?
Yes, every group is free. A basic Jump.AFRICA account is free too.
Why do admins approve new members?
To keep out bots, spammers and investment scammers, which are common in open African WhatsApp groups. It keeps the groups useful.
Can I join more than one group?
Yes. Join as many as fit your plans, for example Ghana Returnees, Property and December Home.
What else does Jump.AFRICA offer?
Live FX rates for the naira, cedi, shilling and rand, a members' network and forum, business events, NGX stock and crypto pages, verified professional services, and an encrypted desktop Messenger.
I need help. Who do I contact?
Email support@jump.africa or raise a ticket from your Jump.AFRICA account.