The verdict in three sentences
A referral partner sells the introduction, not the code: you earn a commission when a contact you brought signs. The Kolonell 2026 scale is transparent — brochure site 15 % + 5 % recurring, e-commerce 12 %, marketplace 10 %, institutional 8 % — calculated on the net contract value. With three referrals a month, a steady partner targets a meaningful side income with no stock and no office.
The commission scale by tier
The rule is simple: the bigger the ticket, the lower the percentage, but the absolute amount rises. Here is the 2026 scale applied to an average ticket per tier (figures shown in NGN, order of magnitude 2026).
| Tier | Average ticket 2026 | Commission rate | Earnings per deal | Recurring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure site | NGN 900,000 | 15 % | NGN 135,000 | 5 % maintenance |
| E-commerce | NGN 3,600,000 | 12 % | NGN 432,000 | 5 % maintenance |
| Marketplace | NGN 9,000,000 | 10 % | NGN 900,000 | negotiated |
| Institutional | NGN 14,000,000 | 8 % | NGN 1,120,000 | on quote |
The recurring part is the real lever: on a brochure site with maintenance at NGN 90,000/month, 5 % pays you NGN 4,500 each month for as long as the client stays. Ten active clients equal NGN 45,000 passive monthly on top of new sales.
Income projection by pace
Income depends directly on how many deals you close per month. Here is a cautious projection centred on brochure sites with an occasional e-commerce.
| Monthly pace | Detail | One-off commission | Recurring after 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 brochure site | NGN 900,000 | NGN 135,000 | ~NGN 27,000/mo |
| 3 brochure sites | NGN 2,700,000 | NGN 405,000 | ~NGN 81,000/mo |
| 3 sites + 1 e-commerce | NGN 6,300,000 | NGN 837,000 | ~NGN 110,000/mo |
| 5 brochure sites | NGN 4,500,000 | NGN 675,000 | ~NGN 135,000/mo |
These figures are a 2026 order of magnitude: they assume the client signs and pays the deposit. Kolonell pays commission after the 40-50 % deposit is collected, then the balance on delivery.
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Mini case study
Tunde, a teacher in Lagos, knows many shop owners. In 2026 he becomes a Kolonell partner. In his first month he shows the mobile demo to 12 shops; 2 sign a Starter brochure site at NGN 900,000. His commission: 2 × NGN 135,000 = NGN 270,000. Both clients take maintenance at NGN 90,000/month, so Tunde earns 2 × NGN 4,500 = NGN 9,000/month passive. After six months, with 8 clients signed and 6 still on maintenance, he has banked roughly NGN 1,080,000 in one-off commissions plus NGN 27,000/month recurring — without writing a single line of code.
FAQ
Do I need to be a developer to become a partner? No. You sell the introduction and a tailored demo; Kolonell builds and delivers. Your job is commercial: spot a need, show the mobile demo, hand over the qualified contact.
When do I get paid? The one-off commission is paid once the client deposit (40-50 %) is collected, and the recurring share each month the client pays maintenance. Expect 5 to 15 days after the deposit.
How much can I really earn per month? An active partner closing 3 brochure sites a month targets NGN 405,000 one-off, plus recurring that grows with the portfolio. A single e-commerce at NGN 3,600,000 adds NGN 432,000.
Is there exclusivity or a quota? No imposed quota. You work at your own pace; you simply register your contacts to avoid duplicates and secure your commission.
Must I be a registered business? For small volumes a partner agreement is enough. Beyond that, registering (e.g. a limited company with the CAC) unlocks VAT invoicing and larger B2B contracts.
Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell referral partner program and turn your network into income — brochure 15 % + 5 % recurring, e-commerce 12 %, marketplace 10 %, institutional 8 %. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
