Question 1

What is Gistbox?

Accepted Answer

Gistbox is a pan-African vertical microdrama streaming app. It offers short, episodic dramas of about 1–3 minutes each — watched full-screen in portrait — across romance, thriller, comedy, hustle and supernatural genres.

Question 2

Is Gistbox free to watch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can start watching free episodes on Gistbox without creating an account. Premium episodes are unlocked with in-app coins, where 1 coin equals ₦1.

Question 3

What languages are Gistbox dramas in?

Accepted Answer

Gistbox series are available in English, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo, and the language list keeps expanding.

Question 4

Do I need to download an app?

Accepted Answer

No app-store download is required. Gistbox is an installable web app (PWA) that runs in any phone browser — you can add it to your home screen for a full-screen, app-like experience.

Question 5

How is Gistbox different from DramaBox or ReelShort?

Accepted Answer

Gistbox focuses on African stories, creators and languages, with pricing in local currency (coins at 1 coin = ₦1), while keeping the same fast, vertical, 1–3 minute episode format popularized by apps like DramaBox and ReelShort.