Astract9

Astract9 is a digital consulting and development firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. The company works with startups, nonprofits, and established organizations on web applications, mobile apps, branding, and marketing services. While the source does not list a founding year or team size explicitly, their portfolio spans gaming platforms, social impact data collection tools, media sites, and political campaign digital experiences. They charge on a project basis and have worked on retainer arrangements—most recently, a multi-year engagement with the Population Council for a GBV data platform.

Services and capabilities

Astract9 operates across three broad domains: software development, content and digital marketing, and branding.

On the development side, they build websites and mobile applications using React (frontend) and Laravel (backend). The ChampsPlay project, a gaming platform launched in 2019, shows their ability to handle payment integration, user authentication, and game mechanics. The ReportGBV dashboard—a data collection and analysis platform for the Population Council—demonstrates experience building web applications for data-intensive, multi-stakeholder environments. They follow an agile methodology with weekly sprints and use Google Sheets for task management and Google Meet for client updates.

For marketing and content, they offer social media strategy and content creation across LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook; SEO copywriting; video production; email marketing; and analytics. Their branding services include logo and flyer design, brand guidelines, and visual identity work.

Notable work

ChampsPlay (2019) was Astract9's first gaming project—a mobile and web platform where players can earn money while playing classic and contemporary games. Astract9 designed high-fidelity mockups and built the platform with React and Laravel, adding payment wallet features and token systems. The client reported that the launch was "a game-changer."

ReportGBV (2020–present) is a data collection dashboard built for the Population Council in partnership with the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative and Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. The platform centralizes gender-based violence incident reporting across Nigeria. Since launch, it has collected over 25,000 GBV records across all Nigerian states. Astract9 began with a feasibility study and stakeholder meetings, then built the platform in stages using agile sprints. The client is on a yearly retainer with Astract9.

Gbawo Media (2019) is a blog platform for showcasing Nigerian stories and culture. Astract9 handled six months of website development, maintenance, and technical support. The platform now hosts hundreds of articles, games, photographs, and features. The founder noted that Astract9 "exceeded our expectations."

SelfieAvecba (2019) was a single-month web project for Senegalese presidential candidate Amadou Ba. The tool let supporters upload selfies and generate shareable posters declaring support. Astract9 designed in Figma, prototyped, and deployed within the tight timeline with no significant challenges reported.

How they work

Astract9 uses a combination of fixed-project and retainer engagement models. On projects, they conduct initial feasibility studies and stakeholder meetings before development. They communicate via Slack, email, and phone, with regular client updates. Teams work in one-week sprints and use Google Sheets and Google Meet for coordination. Retainer clients—like the Population Council—have ongoing access to technical support and maintenance. Pricing is not disclosed in the source material.

Team and credentials

The source does not mention founding year, team size, founder names, or formal certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.). No language proficiency data or partner status with major cloud or SaaS platforms is noted. The company does publish a blog covering topics like MVP development and social media trends, suggesting some in-house thought leadership.