STORIES FROM AFRICA, FOR EVERYWHERE

Discover
African Stories.
Share the experience.

Read, listen, discuss, and discover stories in Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, English, & many other languages. Connect with readers, join book clubs, share your thoughts, and support African creators. A home for stories, ideas, and the people who bring them to life.

Read. Create. Earn.One community. Endless stories.

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EXPLORE LYTEPEN

Stories are better when shared.

Step inside Lytepen. Discover books, exchange ideas, and connect with a community that loves reading as much as you do.

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01 / 05 · THE COMMUNITY

Every great story starts a conversation.

Discover what people are reading, share your own reviews, and connect with readers who see the world through stories.

✓ Discover books through your community
✓ Like, reply, repost, and bookmark
✓ Share reviews and recommendations
✓ Follow conversations that matter to you

Try it yourself. Scroll through the feed, switch tabs, or tap the gold plus button to create a post.

MADE FOR AFRICAN STORIES

Why Lytepen?

Everything you need to discover great stories, connect with readers, and bring your own ideas to life, all in one place.

READ TOGETHER

Good stories bring people together.
Great conversations keep them going.

Share reviews, join book clubs, exchange recommendations, and find readers who see the world through stories, just like you.

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Your reading community
STORIES IN YOUR LANGUAGE

Stories that feel like home.

Discover writing and storytelling from African voices, across the languages and cultures that shape us.

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SUPPORT LOCAL CREATORS

Your reading makes a difference.

Find books and audiobooks by independent creators and support the people behind the stories you love.

Books & audiobooksBy real creators
INTRODUCING LYTEPEN STUDIO

A smarter space for the business of storytelling.

A dedicated creative space for writers and audiobook creators. Write with an intuitive text editor, record audiobooks with built-in audio tools, and manage your creative business from one place. Track your earnings, monitor performance, and gain valuable insights with a dashboard designed to keep you growing.

FOR WRITERS AND AUDIOBOOK CREATORS

Write. Publish. Grow.
Make your creativity count.

Bring your work to readers, grow an audience, and earn from eligible book and audiobook purchases.

PublishShare your work
ConnectReach readers
EarnTrack your sales
For creators
FOR THE ONES WHO CREATE

Your story deserves
to go further.

You have something to say. A world to build. A story someone needs to read. Lytepen gives creators a place to publish their books and audiobooks, connect with readers, and earn from their creativity.

01Publish books and audiobooks
02Build an audience around your work
03Earn from eligible purchases
Start your creator journey

Creator earnings and withdrawals are subject to the applicable platform terms and eligibility requirements.

Lytepen creator dashboard showing creator tools and earnings information
YOUR CREATIVITY HAS VALUE
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

Find your story.
Share what it means.

Join a world where stories bring people together and creativity has room to grow.

App availability depends on the official release in your region.

GOT QUESTIONS?

A little clarity goes a long way.

Everything you need to know about reading, creating, publishing, and finding your people on Lytepen.

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01What is Lytepen?

Lytepen is a social platform for books and audiobooks where readers discover stories, exchange ideas and connect with other readers. Writers and audiobook creators can publish their work and earn from it.

02Is Lytepen only for African books?

Lytepen is built for readers and creators from different backgrounds. Explore the catalogue to discover the books and audiobooks currently available on the platform.

03Can I read books and listen to audiobooks on Lytepen?

Yes. Lytepen brings reading and audiobook experiences together, alongside social features that let readers discuss and share their interests.

04How do I get started?

Create an account through the available signup route, explore the catalogue and choose how you want to use Lytepen. Creators can follow the publishing process to get started.

05Can I update my profile?

Use the profile settings available in your account to manage the information and details that Lytepen allows you to edit.

06What should I do if I cannot access my account?

Use the available account recovery option. If you still cannot access your account, contact Lytepen support through the official support channel.

07Are all books free?

Not all titles are necessarily free. Each book or audiobook listing indicates the available access or purchase option.

08Can I save my reading progress?

Use the library and reading features available in Lytepen to keep track of your books and continue reading where supported.

09Does Lytepen support offline reading?

Offline access depends on the supported app, content and download features. Check the availability information for the specific title and device before relying on offline access.

10Can I control audiobook playback?

Use the controls shown in the audiobook player for the playback options available for that title and device.

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