What was your favourite thing about September? I’ll go first—I felt incredibly creative, connected with so many amazing people, and got to see just how beautiful the community we’re building truly is. I also came across a quote from Seth Godin that resonated with me:
“Everything feels different once we realise that something happened for it to become what it is now.”
It’s a reminder that challenges and growth don’t just happen randomly. The success you see today? It’s because you kept pushing, learning, and adapting.
So as you go into a new month, take a moment to give yourself some kudos for everything you’ve accomplished.
And speaking of accomplishments, here’s a quick rundown of all that went down at Geegpay HQ this month.
Geegs and Groove Recap
Remember when we said we were bringing the digital community together, in person? We weren’t kidding! The Geegs and Groove Festival was packed, the energy was unmatched, and the vibe? Unforgettable. From insightful conversations to an epic after-party, it was a day to remember.
We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for attending and helping us drive our vision to support the digital community and promote inclusive economic growth in Africa. If you missed the event, you can check out these tweets from our followers who attended to see their reviews. We also created a special recap for you.
Groove with Geegpay Giveaway Winners
September came with some exciting freebies! We gave out merch, a Starlink device, and even some dollars to not just one, but 20 lucky winners in the #GroovewithGeegpay giveaway. And on Geegs and Groove day, we rewarded our most active guests with $30. It’s just our little way of giving back and saying thank you for sticking with us.
24 Hours on X Spaces
We floated the idea of going live on X Spaces for 24 hours and wondered if our followers would tune in for a whole day. And you did! Thousands of you tuned in! It was filled with fun discussions, late-night jams, and live Q&As about our brand, and it was an absolute blast. Special shoutout to our last man standing, who won a $50 cash prize for sticking around until the very end!
Get Your International Payments Faster with Geegpay
With Geegpay you can finally say goodbye to payment delays and unexpected charges when working with international clients. Global payments are faster and affordable, our rates are competitive, and transfers to your local banks are free. You can receive your earnings in USD, EUR or GBP without the usual hassle. You can also fund your Geegpay virtual dollar card from any of your accounts and shop, pay, or subscribe on your favourite international websites and apps with ease. Log in now to get started.
Worthwhile Reads
We shared some new content in September that you’ll love. Head over to our blog to check out posts written to inform and inspire you. If there’s something specific you’d love to learn more about freelancing, remote work, or global payments and you’d like us to write about it, tweet at us to let us know.
Product Update
Referral Feature: We're launching our referral feature! This feature enables you to invite others to join Geegpay and you and your friend earn rewards when they successfully complete a transaction. We’ll be rolling out this feature in batches so if you don’t have it right now, just give it sometime and it should be available to you soon.
Account Statement Downloads: Now you can download your account statements by selecting custom date ranges (up to 6 months) in PDF or CSV format.
Card Statements: This new feature allows you to download your card statements from the web, with the same custom date range and file format options.
Payment Link: This feature allows you to receive payments from both Geegpay users and non-Geegpay users. You can generate a payment link and share it with the recipient. When the recipient clicks the link, they will be directed to our checkout page to complete the payment. See everything that’s new.
We’re Going to Moonshot in October
Exciting news! Raenest and Geegpay will be at Moonshot by Tech Cabal this October. Two of our co-founders, Victor Alade and Richard Oyome, will be speaking on the Creative Economy panel where they and other industry leaders talk about how they’re solving Africa’s most pressing problems when it comes to gig work.
Unwind with Bella
Bella has been deep in some great reads and binge-worthy shows this month. Here are a few recommendations. Don’t forget, you can use your Geegpay virtual dollar card to subscribe to your favourite streaming platforms and make international payments with ease. Also, check out Bella’s playlist.
We’re heading into the final quarter of the year, and believe me, there’s so much more coming. So stay glued to our social media channels for the latest updates. On Instagram, we are @geegpayhq; on Twitter, we are @geegpay_hq; on LinkedIn, we are Geegpay by Raenest; and on Tiktok we are @geegpayhq.
Here’s to an amazing October!💙