Afrizi was initially launched last year as a city business guide before it was re-launched as a social networking site. The Alpha version was launched on the 4th of June, 2008. Afrizi attempts to connect Africans and friends of Africans within Africa and anywhere else in the world.

Like other social networking sites, Afrizi provides basic services such as photo sharing, blogs, discussions etc However, the site has added a feature called “ad place” which allows users to post free classified ads.

What is unique about Afrizi?

The site offers a unique service whereby users can generate income by promoting their own pages and attracting advertisers to place ads using the unique “URL” which is automatically allocated when users sign up. Other features of the site include a Public Trail that allows users to see what activities other users are engaged with in their network.

How does this work?

A user page ranking will automatically be generated to rate pages based on user activity through “Page Worth” – a page ranking system that uses a proprietary algorithm. The idea is to determine user pageworthiness and the value for which advertisers will be paying.

What’s my take on this?

Afrizi would become a very powerful social utility site where people can create networks, add value and have fun.

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