African video greetings have become one of the most popular surprise gifts online, and there are now several companies to choose from. To make it easier, we put the main details side by side and added a checklist of what to look for before you order.
Transparency note: We're African Crew Greetings, one of the companies in this comparison, so we're listed first. Details for the other companies are based on what they publish themselves, as summarized in a VidDay comparison from August 2026. Offers change, so always check a company's current page before you order.
1. African Crew Greetings (that's us)
- Crew based in: Nigeria
- Personalization: name and message on a handwritten board, a shout-out, an optional photo, your own song via YouTube link and start second
- Crews: 7 crews, including our women's crew
- Length: about 40-60 seconds, depending on the song
- Delivery: by email in 1-2 days, Priority within 24 hours
- Languages: English or any other language, word for word
- How it's made: every video is filmed live by real people, just for your order
- If we get it wrong: wrong name or message on our side, we reshoot it free of charge
2. Greetings From Africa
Offers a large choice of different performance teams, including dance groups, themed costumes and bands. The company says each video is made to special order. Delivery estimates of about 1-3 days are mentioned on its site.
3. Unique Wishes
Known for a long list of playful team styles and a low starting price, with photo and music as extras. The standard order includes a short message of about 15 to 20 words. The company says its performers are based in Zambia and advertises delivery in 1-2 business days.
4. African Joy Flix
Lets you choose the team, the text and the music, and says the uploaded photo is printed and used in the video. Standard delivery is listed as 1-3 days, with an expedited option.
5. Dance Greetings Africa
Allows a slightly longer greeting with several sentences for the chalkboard and says its videos run about 30-60 seconds. Delivery is listed as 1-3 days in its FAQ.
6. Wishes From Africa
Offers men's and women's teams, a few short lines for the chalkboard and a song choice. The company says its team is based in Tanzania and delivers by email in 1-2 days.
7. Side-by-side comparison
| Company | Stated delivery | Crew location (stated) |
|---|---|---|
| African Crew Greetings | 1-2 days, Priority 24h | Nigeria |
| Greetings From Africa | about 1-3 days | not stated in the summary |
| Unique Wishes | 1-2 business days | Zambia |
| African Joy Flix | 1-3 days, expedited option | not stated in the summary |
| Dance Greetings Africa | 1-3 days | not stated in the summary |
| Wishes From Africa | 1-2 days | Tanzania |
8. What to check before you order
- How is the video made? Look for a company that clearly says the video is filmed live by real people for your order.
- What's included? Check whether the photo, your own song or a longer message cost extra.
- How long is the message? Some allow a short line, others several sentences.
- What if there's a mistake? Check the reshoot or correction policy for a wrong name or message.
- What does the delivery time mean? Leave some buffer before the big day, even with fast delivery.
- Language and pronunciation: if the name is unusual, add a pronunciation hint.
FAQ
Which African video greeting company is the fastest?
Several companies advertise 1-2 days. At African Crew Greetings, Priority delivery arrives within 24 hours.
Are African video greetings filmed by real people?
Ours are: every video is filmed live by real people from our crew for your order. For other companies, check what they state on their own websites.
Can I order a video in another language?
At African Crew Greetings, yes: English or any other language, word for word.
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