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Qallak is Ethiopia's social discovery app. Match people who share your vibe, argue today's debate with someone who disagrees, and pull up a seat at a neighborhood Buna table: all before you even say hi.

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Free to join · 18+

Daily debate
Jebena buna or machine?
Jebena 58%Machine 42%
94% vibe match
Selam, 23
Buna ceremony Amharic music Hiking
Bole Buna Table
H M Y S +2
4 / 6 seated · third round is pouring
ሰላምSelam✦ Vibe Match✦ ቡናBuna Tables✦ Daily Debate✦ Free to Talk✦ Context Chamber✦ Verified Profiles✦ ሰላምSelam✦ Vibe Match✦ ቡናBuna Tables✦ Daily Debate✦ Free to Talk✦ Context Chamber✦ Verified Profiles✦

The Qallak way

Swiping was never the point.
Talking is.

Every feature exists to start a real conversation — not to keep you scrolling.

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Buna Tables

Virtual neighborhood coffee tables. Pull up a seat, share the jebena, and talk in a group before you DM. Active tables graduate into permanent neighborhood spots.

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Daily Debate

Vote on today's question, then get paired with someone who picked the other side. Sparks guaranteed.

Jebena 58%Machine 42%
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Vibe Match

Profiles ranked by shared interests and a vibe score — real hobbies, real details, zero clutter.

Buna ceremony Poetry nights Entoto hikes Tibs & talk
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Free to Talk

Flip the switch when you're online and open to chat — skip the queue and meet people who are around right now.

Free to talk right now

How it works

Three steps to your first Buna.

01

Make it yours

Verify with a selfie, pick your interests, and set your intent — friendship, dating, or debate partners.

02

Start something

Swipe the deck, answer the daily debate, or join a live Buna table near your neighborhood.

03

Take it further

Matched pairs get a private chat and voice calls. Chambers give a debate 6 focused hours to become something more.

The signature ritual

Buna Tables —
coffee culture, online.

In Ethiopia nothing real happens without buna. Qallak's tables bring the third round of coffee to your screen: small rooms, real neighborhoods, honest talk.

  • Up to 12 seats — hosted by a member, moderated by the community.
  • Tables graduate: an active table can become a permanent neighborhood spot.
  • Private tables with invite codes for your own circle.
Kazanchis Night Buna 5 seated
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ሰላም everyone! Third round is on me ☕
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Hot take: Sidama beans > Yirgacheffe. Fight me.
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Bold words for someone within debate distance 🗳️
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Take it to a Chamber, you two 😂

Safety first

Real people. Real accountability.

Selfie verification

Live selfie checks and face matching keep catfish out. Verified members carry the badge.

Panic report

Every Buna table has a panic button. Enough reports and the table pauses instantly — no moderator needed.

Block & be gone

Blocking is total: no profile, no messages, no resurfacing in any deck, table, or debate.

Read the full safety guide →

Questions

Asked and answered.

Is Qallak free?

Yes. Matching, chatting, daily debates, and Buna tables are free forever. Paid plans raise your daily limits and unlock extras like seeing who liked you.

What does "Qallak" mean?

Qallak (ቃላክ) plays on "ቃል" - word. We're built on the belief that the right words start everything: a debate, a friendship, a love story.

What exactly is a Buna table?

A small live group chat modeled on the Ethiopian coffee ceremony: a host, a handful of seats, one topic, and honest conversation. Active tables can become permanent neighborhood spots.

How do payments work?

Through Chapa, in Ethiopian Birr: telebirr, CBE Birr, and cards all work. No foreign currency, no surprises.

Who can join?

Anyone 18 or older. Profiles go through selfie verification, and our community guidelines apply to everyone equally.

More questions answered →

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The buna is ready.
Pull up a seat.

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