Nigerian-founded health technology company Ocelot Group has launched a redesigned version of its Somalens mobile application, introducing artificial intelligence, gamification and personalised wellness tools aimed at helping users develop more consistent health habits.

The US and Nigeria-registered company, founded by Nigerians working across the United Kingdom and the United States, said the new experience combines AI-powered daily check-ins, health missions, streaks, personalised insights, levels and digital rewards to make everyday wellness engagement more interactive.

The redesign reflects a growing effort by health technology companies to move beyond simply providing users with health information and instead encourage regular engagement with their wellbeing.

According to Ocelot, many people pay closer attention to their health only when they become unwell, while those seeking to maintain healthier routines often struggle with consistency because of work, family responsibilities and other demands.

Somalens seeks to address that challenge by breaking wellness activities into smaller actions that users can complete regularly, while showing their progress over time.

The redesigned home screen allows users to access their daily health activities and identify tasks requiring attention. Its daily check-in feature enables users to record aspects of their wellbeing, including mood, energy, sleep and pain.

The company said these entries can contribute to personalised insights that help users identify patterns and become more aware of changes in how they feel.

The platform also introduces health missions, which are designed as manageable activities that users can complete as part of their wellness routines.

Completing eligible activities allows users to maintain streaks, progress through levels and earn SOMA Coins, the application’s digital reward system.

Ocelot said the gamification features are intended to encourage consistency rather than turn healthcare into entertainment.

Joy Bachashe Samuel, a Nigerian product designer based in Manchester and co-founder and lead UX designer at Somalens, played a central role in developing the updated user experience.

Samuel said the team wanted to create an application that would guide users towards manageable actions rather than simply provide health information.

“We did not want Somalens to feel like another app that gives people information and then expects them to figure everything out alone,” she said.

“The new experience is designed to guide users towards small actions they can repeat. When people can see their progress, understand their patterns and feel recognised for being consistent, wellness becomes easier to fit into everyday life.”

She said the decision to incorporate gamification was based on product design intended to encourage healthy behaviour.

“Health is serious, but the experience of caring for yourself does not have to feel intimidating or exhausting. Our goal was to use missions, streaks, levels and rewards responsibly, so that users feel encouraged to keep showing up for themselves,” Samuel said.

The updated application brings the daily check-in, health insights, progress tracking and missions into a more integrated interface, according to the company.

Ocelot said the approach is particularly suited to mobile-first markets such as Nigeria, where smartphones are increasingly used to access information and manage everyday activities.

The company, however, stressed that Somalens is not a substitute for professional medical care and does not provide medical diagnoses.

Its tools are designed to support everyday health awareness and wellness management, while users experiencing symptoms or other health concerns are advised to consult qualified healthcare professionals.

The launch also highlights the growing participation of Nigerian technology professionals in the development of digital products for international markets.

Although its founding team operates across different countries, Ocelot said Somalens remains connected to the needs and experiences of African users, particularly through its presence in Nigeria.

The application is now available through Somalens, with existing users able to access the redesigned experience through their device’s app store. New users can also download the application and create an account.

Ocelot said it hopes the updated platform will contribute to broader conversations around preventive health engagement and the role of technology in helping people pay greater attention to their wellbeing before health concerns become urgent.