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    In Conversation: The Founder of Afrobytes Tells Us Why the World Needs to Focus on African Tech
    Arts + Culture
    31 May 2017

    In Conversation: The Founder of Afrobytes Tells Us Why the World Needs to Focus on African Tech

    We talk to Haweya Mohamed, one of the founders of Afrobytes, about the work they're doing and what kinds of tech innovations Africa can offer the world.

    Meet Tonjé Bakang, the Cameroonian Creator of Africa's Netflix
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    15 May 2017

    Meet Tonjé Bakang, the Cameroonian Creator of Africa's Netflix

    Tonjé Bakang's goal is simple: to provide African and African diaspora films to its subscribers through Afrostream.

    7 of Our Favorite African-Designed Smartphone Apps
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    15 May 2017

    7 of Our Favorite African-Designed Smartphone Apps

    We've covered a lot of African tech over the years. Here are seven of our favorite African-designed apps for you to check out.

    9 Must-see TED Talks By Africans In Tech
    Arts + Culture
    09 May 2017

    9 Must-see TED Talks By Africans In Tech

    Here's a list of nine stunning TED Talks by Africans who are using technology as a catalyst for change.

    App Appeal: How One Young Nigerian Couple Has Survived the Cut-Throat World of Tech
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    08 May 2017

    App Appeal: How One Young Nigerian Couple Has Survived the Cut-Throat World of Tech

    We spoke with the founders of fashion-concious app, Cosign, about how they've managed to stay afloat in the increasingly competitive world of app development.

    Silicon Africa: A Playlist of Africa's Electronic Music Innovators
    Music
    01 May 2017

    Silicon Africa: A Playlist of Africa's Electronic Music Innovators

    This SILICON AFRICA playlist showcases how technological innovation has influenced artists across the continent and their song craft.

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