CASTHIVE - Connect with Nigeria's Top Creative Talent

In a continent overflowing

with geniuses, casthive is where

the world comes to find it.

From Lagos runways to international campaigns, every great creative story starts with a single discovery.

let's connect

casthive.

About Us

WE ARE

casthive^TM

Casthive™ is Africa's most ambitious creative talent network. Built for visionary models, photographers, artists and brands who refuse to be invisible. We blend culture, strategy, and technology to craft careers that stand the test of time.

12K+

Verified Talents

98%

Booking Rate

36+

Cities Covered

"We believe the most powerful talent in the world lives in Africa and Casthive exists to prove it."

Darchie Archibong

Founder casthive^™

inside casthive

Our Clients

PARTNERS

IN PROGRESS

Long-term relationships built on creative trust, shared ambition, and measurable results.

Platform Features

WHAT

WE OFFER

At Casthive™, we connect creative talent with the people and brands that need them most, thereby combining discovery, booking, community, and recognition in one seamless ecosystem.

[01]

Talent Discovery & Booking

Our core platform allows brands and clients to discover, browse and book from a curated network of 12,000+ verified creative talents across Nigeria. Filter by category, location, rate, experience and specialty. Every profile is reviewed and verified by our team before going live.

•Advanced search & filters
•Verified talent profiles
•Direct messaging
•Secure booking & payment

[02]

Pro Talent Profiles

Each talent gets a powerful, customisable profile showcasing their portfolio, rates, availability, and reviews. Stand out and get discovered by top brands and agencies across Africa and beyond.

•Portfolio showcase
•Rate & availability display
•Client reviews
•Profile analytics

[03]

MOTY Awards (Model of the Year)

An annual celebration of Africa's most outstanding creative talents. MOTY recognises excellence across modelling, photography, styling, and more — giving talents the visibility and credibility they deserve.

•Public voting & judging panel
•Category-based awards
•Industry recognition
•Media coverage

[04]

casthive™ Academy

Structured learning paths and workshops for aspiring and professional creative talents. From runway coaching to brand partnerships, our academy helps talents grow with purpose.

•Expert-led courses
•Certificates of completion
•Live workshops
•Career mentorship

[05]

Brand & Agency Solutions

Custom packages for brands, agencies and production companies who need reliable creative talent at scale. From campaign casting to event staffing, we handle the complexity so you don't have to.

•Bulk casting requests
•Dedicated account manager
•NDA & contract support
•Priority turnaround

Want to talk about what we could
build together?

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How it works

THE casthive^™

METHOD

Every career built on casthive follows the same intentional, results-driven process. Here's how we get you from signup to fully booked.

[01]

Build your profile

Create a stunning portfolio page with your photos, stats, rate card, experience and specialties. Your professional hub on Africa's premier creative network — verified and trusted by top brands.

— Search placement, casting alerts, newsletter

[02]

Get discovered

Clients and brands browse our curated talent network daily. Go Pro to appear at the top of search results, unlock priority casting notifications, and get featured in our weekly newsletter.

— Search placement, casting alerts.

[03]

Get booked

Receive casting calls, communicate directly with clients and negotiate your terms through our platform. No middlemen. No confusion. Just your career, your way.

— Direct messaging, negotiation, contracts.

[04]

Get paid & grow

Receive payments securely through the platform, build your reviews, grow your following, and unlock awards recognition, academy access and advanced analytics as your career scales.

— Secure payments, reviews, recognition, growth.

Strategy meets structure
built for real careers.

see the full process

"Having clients reach out to ME through my Casthive profile was a game changer. I'm fully booked three months out. Best investment I made this year."

Seun Anitowoshe

Photographer • Abuja, Nigeria

"Casthive gave me the visibility I never had. Within two weeks of going live, I had three brand inquiries. The platform just works."

Amara Osei

Model • Lagos, Nigeria

"We've cast for two major campaigns entirely through Casthive. The talent quality is unmatched and the booking process is seamless."

Tunde Balogun

Creative Director • Lagos, Nigeria

"I went from unknown to fully booked in 60 days. Casthive is the infrastructure Africa's creative industry has always needed."

Chidinma Eze

Makeup Artist • Enugu, Nigeria

Plans & Pricing

INVEST IN YOUR

CAREER

Smart investment in your visibility is the difference between being discovered and being overlooked. Here's how we create lasting value for every creative.

STARTER

For talents just getting started on the platform and building their presence.

₦0

/forever

Basic profile page
Up to 5 portfolio photos
Searchable in talent directory
Priority search placement
Casting call alerts
Verified Pro badge

Get Started Free

PRO

For serious talents building a real career and maximising their visibility.

₦50,000

/month

Full portfolio (unlimited)
Priority search placement
Direct casting call alerts
Verified Pro badge
Analytics dashboard
Weekly newsletter feature

Go Pro Now

AGENCY

For agencies, studios and brands managing multiple talent profiles.

₦150,000