The next generation of influence has not been discovered yet. We are building it.
Whether you are a brand exploring partnerships or a creator we should already know about, this is where the conversation starts.
Quick facts
- What we are
- A Creator Discovery and Brand Growth Collective. We are not an influencer agency or a talent agency.
- Where we are
- Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 2026.
- Who replies
- One of the two co-founders, Tetteh Botchway or Clement Nkoko, replies to you personally.
- For brands
- Ask for the fuller introduction, including how the model works commercially. We share it with you directly.
- For creators
- There is no fee to submit your details. We cannot promise briefs or campaigns.
- Or write to us
- info@hlanganisacollective.co.za
Ask for the fuller introduction
Our public pages tell the brand story. How the model works commercially is something we explain in person. Tell us a little about you and a founder will share it with you directly.
Thank you. Your request is with us.
A founder will reply to you personally at the email address you gave. You should also receive a short confirmation shortly.
If you do not see it, please check your spam folder, or write to info@hlanganisacollective.co.za.
A creator we should already know about?
We look for trusted voices early, including those who are still small. Introduce yourself and we will keep you in mind for brands that fit who you already are.
No feeThere is no fee to submit your details.
- It takes about two minutes.
- The two founders review your details.
- We tell you before anything is shared with a brand.
A founder replies personally, and the fuller introduction comes from us directly
You send your request
The brand form takes about a minute. You can also write to info@hlanganisacollective.co.za.
A founder replies
One of the two co-founders writes back to you personally. If you asked for the fuller introduction, they send it with their reply.
We see whether there is a fit
Together we look at what you are trying to achieve and whether creators in our network suit it.
Questions brands and creators ask before getting in touch
What is Hlanganisa Collective?
Hlanganisa Collective is a Creator Discovery and Brand Growth Collective based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It connects brands with emerging creators in a mutually beneficial relationship, rather than paid celebrity endorsements.
Is Hlanganisa Collective an influencer agency?
No. It is built as a creator discovery and brand growth collective, not a booking agency or a talent agency.
How can a brand start a conversation with Hlanganisa Collective?
Use the brand form on this page, or email info@hlanganisacollective.co.za. A founder replies to you personally.
What is the fuller introduction?
It is the founders' direct explanation of how the collective works, including how the model works commercially. It is not published on this site, so a founder shares it with you directly when you ask.
Does Hlanganisa Collective publish its pricing?
No. Commercial structure and campaign economics are discussed directly with brand partners.
Can an agency work with Hlanganisa Collective?
Agencies can use the same brand form and choose the option to work with us as an agency.
When does Hlanganisa Collective partner with a creator?
Before a creator's influence becomes expensive and everyone else catches on, while their audience's trust in them is still highest.
Does it cost anything for a creator to introduce themselves?
No. There is no fee to submit your details on the creator list.
Will a creator get brand work after joining the list?
Not necessarily. We cannot promise briefs or campaigns. Joining means a creator is considered when a relevant opportunity comes up.
Who will I be speaking to?
One of the two co-founders, Tetteh Botchway or Clement Nkoko.
What happens to the details I send?
They are used to reply to you and to carry the conversation forward. You can ask for them to be removed at any time by emailing info@hlanganisacollective.co.za. The privacy notice explains the detail.