The verdict in three sentences
A partner's income rests on two levers: sales volume and the recurring share that stacks month after month. Part-time, two monthly showcase sites pay 90 000 NGN in immediate commission; one e-commerce Growth adds 288 000 NGN at once. The real secret is recurring: after twelve months, a well-built book generates passive income that lands with no new sale.
Simulation by activity level
Everything depends on the time you invest and the quality of your network. Here are three realistic profiles based on the Kolonell 2026 grid (showcase commission 15 %, e-commerce 12 %; NGN figures indicative).
| Profile | Sales / month | Immediate commission | Recurring month 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occasional | 1 Starter showcase | 56 250 NGN | ~27 000 NGN |
| Part-time | 2 Growth showcase | 225 000 NGN | ~54 000 NGN |
| Regular | 2 showcase + 1 e-commerce | 585 000 NGN | ~99 000 NGN |
| Intensive | 4 showcase + 2 e-commerce | 1 170 000 NGN | ~198 000 NGN |
Recurring figures assume average maintenance of 90 000 NGN/month per client (5 % = 4 500 NGN) and gradual book buildup over twelve months.
The compounding effect of recurring over 12 months
The sale commission is a one-off spike. The recurring share behaves like a subscription: each new client adds a brick that stays. Here is the buildup for a regular partner placing 3 clients under maintenance each month.
| Month | Cumulative clients | Monthly recurring | Cumulative recurring income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 3 | 13 500 NGN | 13 500 NGN |
| Month 3 | 9 | 40 500 NGN | 81 000 NGN |
| Month 6 | 18 | 81 000 NGN | 283 500 NGN |
| Month 9 | 27 | 121 500 NGN | 607 500 NGN |
| Month 12 | 36 | 162 000 NGN | 1 053 000 NGN |
By month twelve, this recurring stream alone reaches 162 000 NGN/month, a bonus that rebuilds itself every year, before counting any new sale commissions.
Mini case study
Emeka, a weekend sales agent in Ibadan, sets a modest target: 2 showcase sites and 1 e-commerce per month.
- 2 Growth showcase: 2 x 112 500 = 225 000 NGN
- 1 e-commerce Growth: 360 000 NGN
- Immediate monthly commission total: 585 000 NGN
- Recurring after 12 months (36 clients): about 99 000 NGN/month
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Over a year, Emeka accumulates about 7 020 000 NGN in sale commissions, plus recurring income that ends the year at 99 000 NGN/month and keeps flowing. All while working mostly weekends.
FAQ
Is this reliable income or very irregular?
Sale commissions vary month to month, but the recurring share stabilizes the whole. From 15 to 20 clients under maintenance, you hold a base of 67 500 to 90 000 NGN/month that cushions slow months.
How long before the first commission?
With an existing network, the first sale often lands in 2 to 4 weeks. The commission is paid after the client's first deposit is collected, generally within 7 to 15 days of signature.
Can I live off this income alone?
An intensive partner targeting 4 showcase and 2 e-commerce per month can pass 1 170 000 NGN in monthly commission. Full-time income is possible, but it requires an active network and steady prospecting.
Are big tickets worth the effort?
A Starter marketplace at 3 750 000 NGN pays 375 000 NGN (10 %), and an institutional deal at 12 000 000 NGN pays 960 000 NGN (8 %). A single such deal equals several months of showcase sites: rarer but very profitable.
Simulate your own referral income
The Kolonell program pays 15 % + 5 % recurring on showcase, 12 % on e-commerce, 10 % on marketplaces and 8 % on institutional. Give us your network and pace, we'll size your potential.
Let's talk about your project. Send us your profile and receive a personalized income simulation as a referral partner. 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.
