Artificial Intelligence POD: Stop Raising Millions—Why African filmmakers must embrace AI or risk irrelevance Marie Lora-Mungai joins the African Tech Roundup Podcast to explore how AI is democratising filmmaking in Africa—and why adopting emerging tools is now more practical (and necessary) than pursuing conventional production models.
Sponsored POD: Victor Mapunga on building from first principles in Africa's 'tech graveyard' Victor Mapunga, founder of FlexID and Shona Prince Technologies, reveals the raw truth of building from scratch in Zimbabwe—rejecting hero labels and embracing the grit of progress.
Blockchain OP-ED: Blockchain Association of Kenya legislative lobby diaries feat. Michael Kimani Kenya's Blockchain Association advances digital asset regulation, spearheaded by director Michael Kimani. Kimani takes us behind the fray.
Blockchain OP-ED: What in the crypto mayhem is going on in Nigeria? Recent events in Nigeria spotlight Binance's alleged involvement in a massive fund transfer, exacerbating regulatory turmoil. Meanwhile, the Blockchain Association of Kenya pushes for crypto regulations amidst economic uncertainty.
African Tech Conversations ATRUC S2 EP4: Can AI be trusted? with Jania Okwechime & Wessel Oosthuizen Kate Byrne engages Wessel Oosthuizen and Jania Okwechime on the myths surrounding AI while reflecting on its impact in Africa.
Opinion Editorial OP-ED: Blockchain Offers An Entry Point For Women Entrepreneurs Zambian author and serial entrepreneur Musa Kalenga posits that blockchain tech has the potential to catalyse female participation in Africa's innovation ecosystem.
Unajua UNAJUA S13 EP3: Is the "play-to-earn" trend over-hyped? feat. Kate Byrne Kate Byrne explains how "play-to-earn" and other buzzy Web3 trends offer a glimpse at the unprecedented nature of internet engagement the future may bring.
Unajua UNAJUA S12 EP3: What is 'Delegated Proof of Stake'? feat. Jordan Muthemba Jordan Muthemba explains how DPoS is designed to promote tech-based democracy and prevent users from centralising control or exercising malicious intent.
Unajua UNAJUA S12 EP2: What are 'Proof of Work' and 'Proof of Stake'? feat. Jordan Muthemba Jordan Muthemba unpacks why consensus mechanisms are fundamental to enabling the function of cryptocurrency and blockchain tech and engendering user trust.
Unajua UNAJUA S12 EP1: Are all blockchains the same? feat. Jordan Muthemba Not all blockchains are created equal. Kenyan blockchain developer Jordan Muthemba explains what sets different kinds apart.
Opinion Editorial OP-ED: Crypto adoption in Nigeria keeps chugging along Nigerian business and tech journalist Adegoke Oyeniyi reflects on the dynamics of crypto adoption in Nigeria.
African Tech Conversations ATRUC S2 EP3: Journey Into the Cryptoverse with Hope Ditlhakanyane & Nzwisisa Chidembo Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo share deeply about their respective crypto adoption journeys and what they're learning.
Opinion Editorial OP-ED: Ayanfe Olarinde Is Taking Her Fine Art Onto A Global Digital Stage Via NFT Tech Microbiologist turned visual artist Ayanfe Olarinde is riding international success a la NFT.
Unajua UNAJUA S11 EP3: How do you vet the investment worthiness of blockchain startups? feat. Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo Given the proliferation of African blockchain projects seeking VC backing, it's worth considering how to evaluate them for commercial viability.
Unajua UNAJUA S11 EP2: Crypto as a personal investment opportunity? feat. Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo set out straightforward ways everyday Africans might approach investing in crypto.
Unajua UNAJUA S11 EP1: How does the African VC community frame the Blockchain Africa opportunity? feat. Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo When weighing investment opportunities linked to Africa's blockchain adoption trajectory, Hope Ditlhakanyane reckons, start by evaluating the use cases.
Opinion Editorial OP-ED: How African Digital Currency Innovation Found Roots in a Village Michael Kimani writes that in Kenya, a village digital currency is a hallmark of innovative digital finance coming out of Africa.
African Tech Conversations ATRUC S2 EP2: Convening 'Blockchain Africa' proponents with Sonya Kuhnel Convening Africa-focused blockchain tech ecosystem participants for live events for eight odd years can help shape unique perspectives about Africa's Web3 trajectory. Bitcoin Events Co-founder Sonya Kuhnel unpacks.
Unajua UNAJUA S10 EP3: Should you set up a DAO? feat. Justin Irabor Justin Irabor reckons joining a DAO might be a smart way to keep a finger on the pulse of Africa's emerging Web3 scene.
Sponsored BONUS: Binance is bullish on the 'Blockchain Africa' opportunity feat. Emmanuel Babalola Binance is keenly extending its global market leadership in the crypto exchange arena by doubling down on 'Blockchain Africa' growth.
Unajua UNAJUA S10 EP2: How do you set up a DAO? feat. Justin Irabor Justin Irabor outlines the basics of setting up a DAO.
Unajua UNAJUA S10 EP1: Why DAO? feat. Justin Irabor Nigerian developer Justin Irabor believes that DAOs can and should be leveraged to mine considerable value on the Web in unprecedented ways.
African Tech Conversations ATRUC S2 EP1: You Had Me At 'Blockchain' with Michael Kimani Michael Kimani is bullish on the 'Blockchain Africa' opportunity. In this relaxed conversation with Musa Kalenga, Michael traces the roots of his Web3 love affair.
Unajua UNAJUA S9 EP3: Noteworthy African Web3 Plays feat. Michael Kimani Michael Kimani unpacks trending commercial growth opportunities spurring entrepreneurial innovation in Africa's nascent Web3 space.
Unajua UNAJUA S9 EP2: What is a DAO? feat. Michael Kimani At its heart, the Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) is a very African concept being embraced by blockchain tech innovators in an unprecedented era of digital accountability and hyper-transparency. Michael Kimani explains.
