Hype Messenger - inspired by Africa

Messenger app

Like the rest of the world, the African messaging landscape is monopolized by international messenger services from big corporations. Hype is the first messenger built directly into a browser (Opera Mini) with African users in mind. Offering the app in the browsers requires 90% less data transfer. HYPE was created with local artists and aims to create its own vibrant community, starting with the communities it represents and reflecting how they authentically connect. This meant designing an app that considered everything from how users in these regions speak to what they talk about and how much data they have available.