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African dramas. One episode at a time.

Vertical series · 1–2 minute episodes · First episodes free, no account needed.

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Tonight on ZAPSHORTS

One series, one minute, and the urge to see what happens next. Here's what the app has in store.

Tonight's programme

Series follow one another minute by minute. Tap one to discover it.

  1. NowMariam’s DowryEpisode 1 · free
  2. In 1 minThe Heir of KoudougouEpisode 1 · free
  3. In 2 minThe Price of SilenceEpisode 1 · free

Preview with example posters: the series are coming soon.

One minute, no more

Episodes of one to two minutes, with a cliffhanger at every end.

Start for free

The first episodes of every series are free, no account needed.

Pay your way

To keep going: coins or VIP, on a secure payment page.

Easy on your data

Quality follows your network. On mobile data, data saver limits usage.

Coins every day

Daily check-in, tasks and rewarded videos: keep watching for free.

Now showing

Example posters, until the first series arrive.

  • Mariam’s DowryExample
  • The Heir of KoudougouExample
  • The Price of SilenceExample
  • Blood SistersExample
  • The Maquis SecretExample
Demo episode

Your drama, wherever you are.

No need for a whole evening: an episode fits in a break. The app picks up where you left off.

  • On the busOne episode between two stops.
  • On a breakTwo minutes, one scene, one twist.
  • In the eveningThe evening series, like on TV, but in your pocket.
  • With familyWatch together, wait for what's next together.

Questions? We've got answers.

Is Zap-Shorts free?

The first episodes of every series are free, no account needed. The following ones are unlocked with coins, earned every day or purchased, or with the VIP subscription.

How do I earn coins?

With the daily check-in, tasks, rewarded videos and referrals, in the Rewards tab. Earned coins expire after 30 days.

How do I pay?

With mobile money, bank card or PayPal, on a secure payment page. Coins or VIP are credited as soon as the payment is confirmed.

I paid but received nothing

Confirmation usually takes a few seconds, sometimes a few minutes with mobile money. If nothing arrives, write to us with the payment reference (Profile, Wallet).

How do I get my account on another phone?

Link your account to your phone number, or to Google or Apple, from your Profile. Then sign in the same way on the new phone.

Does the app use a lot of data?

Quality adapts to your connection. On mobile networks, data saver mode (Settings) limits usage.

To be continued…

The rest is in the app. Install Zap-Shorts and start for free.