MyPerson is a Nigerian dating app that focuses on authentic connections through selfie verification, detailed filters for tribe, state, and religion, and 100% naira pricing.
What is MyPerson?
MyPerson is a Nigerian dating app that enables users to find real, verified singles across all 36 states. It takes user preferences such as tribe, state, and religion as input and produces matches that can be explored through chat, voice notes, video calls, and live streaming. The app is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works on iOS and Android without app store installation. It was built specifically for the Nigerian market, by a local team.
Key Features
- Selfie Verification — Every user must submit a live selfie before they can swipe, reducing fake profiles and bots.
- Nigerian Filters — Filter by 36 states, 500+ local government areas, 30+ ethnic groups (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, etc.), religion, height, intent, and education level.
- SafeDate™ Escrow — Both users deposit coins before a date; if one no-shows, they forfeit the deposit, discouraging ghosting.
- Rich Chat — Text, voice notes, photos, GIFs, and video calls (for Premium users). Voice reactions are available.
- Date Venues — Suggest a venue with photos, location, and ratings directly from chat.
- Gifts & LuckyCoins — Send virtual gifts and earn coins through activity to spend on boosts and gifts.
- Live Streaming — Go live for matches, battle other streamers, or participate in 60-second Spark speed dates.
- Compatibility Score — Matches based on values, lifestyle, and quiz answers.
- PWA, No App Store Needed — Works offline, installable from browser on both Android and iPhone.
Who is it for?
- Nigerian singles looking for relationships with people from their own tribe, state, or religion.
- Women seeking a safer platform — MyPerson offers 90 days free Premium for women to encourage respectful interactions.
- People tired of catfish — selfie verification ensures every profile is real.
- Users who prefer paying in Naira — all pricing is in Nigerian Naira, with no USD conversion.
What can you do with MyPerson?
- Find a match filtered by tribe: Use the 30+ ethnic group filters to connect with someone from your specific background.
- Use SafeDate to avoid no-shows: When planning a date, both parties deposit coins; the no-show forfeits their deposit.
- Go live and earn gifts: Participate in live streaming and receive virtual gifts, or earn LuckyCoins by being active.
How does MyPerson work?
- Create your profile — sign up free, upload photos, and set your preferences for tribe, state, religion, and other attributes. Takes about 2 minutes.
- Swipe & match — browse verified profiles filtered to your preferences. When both users like each other, it's a match.
- Chat & meet — exchange messages, voice notes, video calls, and suggest a date venue from within the chat.
Pricing
MyPerson offers a free Starter plan (10 swipes/day, basic text chat, standard filters) and two paid plans: Premium at ₦3,500/month (unlimited swipes, advanced filters, read receipts, 9 photos) and Premium Plus at ₦7,000/month (all Premium features plus voice/video calls, incognito mode, 5 Super Likes/day, unlimited boosts). Women receive 90 days of Premium for free with no card required.
FAQ
Is MyPerson really free?
Yes, joining is free with 10 swipes per day. Premium plans start at ₦3,500/month for additional features.
Are profiles verified?
Every member must complete selfie verification before swiping. Verified profiles display a ✓ badge. Optional NIN verification is available for extra trust.
Can I pay with my Nigerian bank card?
Yes, MyPerson uses Paystack and Flutterwave, accepting GTBank, Access, UBA, Zenith, First Bank, and more. All prices are in Naira.
Do I need to download an app?
No, MyPerson is a PWA. On Android, tap the browser menu and "Add to Home Screen". On iPhone, tap Share and "Add to Home Screen". It works offline as well.
