Meeting someone for marriage in Kano
Kano is one of West Africa's oldest trading cities, and family, faith and community shape how people meet a partner here. Most people are looking for marriage, with families involved from early on. Wrati lets people talk privately and respectfully first, with verified profiles and intentions stated clearly.
Free to join for men and women
What dating in Kano is actually like
The old walled city, Kurmi market, the Emir's palace and the indigo dye pits sit alongside newer areas such as Nassarawa GRA, and many families have lived in the same neighbourhood for generations.
Hausa is the language of daily life, with Fulfulde and English also widely used. In-chat translation helps when two people, or their families, are more comfortable in different languages.
Privacy and reputation matter here. Your number is never shown to other members, you choose who can message you, and you can block or report anyone at any time for free.
Dating, relationships and marriage in Kano
Marriage is the goal for almost everyone looking for a partner in Kano, and families usually lead the formal steps. Choose Marriage as your intention so people know you are serious, and involve your family when you are ready.
Whatever you are looking for, you say it up front. Your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term and others — is shown to the people you match with, so someone looking for a life partner and someone looking to date can each find people who want the same thing.
Love in your language
Languages commonly spoken in Kano include Hausa, Fulfulde and English. On Wrati you can list the languages you speak, and in-chat translation helps when you and your match do not share a first language.
How Wrati helps you connect
Photo-verified profiles
A verified badge shows who has confirmed the person in the photos is really them.
Intentions up front
Dating, long-term or marriage — visible before the first message.
Private by default
Your mobile number is never shown to other members.
Free safety tools
Blocking, reporting and who-can-see-me controls never need a paid plan.
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Meeting safely
Keep conversations in the app until you trust someone, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend your plans and never send money to someone you have not met. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, block and report them — both are free for everyone. Read more in our safety guide and privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wrati free for both men and women?
Yes. Creating a profile, photo verification, discovering people, matching and starting conversations are free for everyone. Premium is optional and adds extras such as unlimited chats and calling.
Can I use Wrati if I am looking for marriage rather than dating?
Yes. When you set up your profile you choose what you are looking for — Marriage, Long term, Short term and other intentions — and that is shown to the people you match with, so marriage-minded members can find each other without guessing.
Will other members see my phone number?
No. Your mobile number is never shown to other members. You can chat, and with Premium call, inside the app before deciding to share anything else. Blocking and reporting are free for everyone.
Is there a Wrati app for iPhone?
Not yet. Wrati is available as an Android app on Google Play and on the web at wrati.com, which works in any modern mobile browser, including on iPhone.
Get Wrati on Android
Wrati works on the web at wrati.com in any modern browser. The Android app is on Google Play where the listing is available in your country. There is no iPhone app yet — on iPhone, use wrati.com in your browser.