Questions, answered
How Energize Stores works for creators, fans and brands.
About Energize Stores
What is Energize Stores?
Energize Stores is a direct-to-fan store for African creators. Musicians, producers, designers, photographers, filmmakers, writers and other creators each get one store where fans buy everything they make, and fans pay the creator directly.
Is Energize Stores only for merch?
No. Each creator's store can hold merch, music, beats and sounds, tickets, digital and experiences. Merch is available now. Music, beats and sounds, tickets, digital and experiences are opening soon.
Is it only for gospel artists?
No. It is for any creator with something to sell: musicians, producers, playlist curators, designers, photographers, filmmakers and writers and more. Gospel and worship creators are welcome alongside every other genre and craft.
Who runs Energize Stores?
Energize Stores is built by Energize Central. Every store is reviewed and approved before it goes live.
Ordering
How do I find a creator?
Explore the Creative District map, or open a creator's store link straight away. Every store lives at energize-stores.com/store/ followed by the creator's handle.
Explore the districtHow do I order?
Open the creator's studio, choose your item, size and quantity, and follow the steps to order. You get an order reference straight away, and the payment steps are shown as you order.
Delivery
How does delivery work?
We deliver across Nigeria. The fee depends on where you are, and we confirm it with you before you pay.
How do I check on my order?
Reply to the team on the number that contacted you and quote your order reference.
For creators
How do I open a studio?
Launch your studio, claim your handle at energize-stores.com/store/your-name and choose a plan. You can start on the free plan and move up when you need more.
Launch your studioHow much does a studio cost?
There are three plans. Bedroom Creator is free. Indie Studio is ₦7,500 a month. Label / Flagship is ₦25,000 a month and adds custom branding and countdown timers for drops.
Do you take a commission on sales?
No. Energize Stores takes 0% commission on what you sell. Your plan is the only charge for your studio space.
Payments and payoutsWhat does a creator store include?
One store page with a shelf for each kind of thing you sell. You open only the shelves you need and can add more later. You also get your own cover and profile picture, delivery zones and fees you set, your own bank details for payments, and tools to manage orders.
For brands and labels
Can my brand advertise on Energize Stores?
Yes. Equipment makers, drinks brands and record labels can sponsor a sector of the Creative District or launch drops as in-feed ad cards.
Sponsor a sector