Afropolitan is creating a Digital Nation to enable all Africans to build abundant lives.
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@wizkidayo Live in the Bay Area. Sat. Sept. 9th. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
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Adam Neumann lost $40 billion and got another $350 million. Your African founder friend lost $40,000 and can't get a meeting. The difference isn't talent. It's the right to fail.
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Allow us to reintroduce ourselvesโฆ We are AFROPOLITAN, a new Digital Nation. Join the Network of Abundance. #Afropolitan
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The time has come.
Youโre about to witness history being made - the birth of the first-ever internet country made by Africans for Africans.
afropolitan.io/citizen
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We are excited to announce our community-led raise of $2.1m in pre-seed capital. @Echecrates @ChikaUwazie
techcrunch.com/2022/06/20/afโฆ @ulonnaya
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Join us today on Twitter Spaces as we discuss โIntroducing Afropolitan: A Digital Nationโ with @Echecrates and @druids01 ๐๐
Set reminder: nitter.app/i/spaces/1gqxvlNvdEaGB
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Exciting news! Afropolitan hosted @VitalikButerin in Accra, Ghana, for a week! We connected with builders, met with government officials and participated in the Web3 Accra conference. We are creating the strongest network of builders across the African diaspora ๐ช๐พ.
#Afropolitan
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Attention Afropolitan citizens!
Get ready for mint day tomorrow, December 9th, at 11am EST. Check out this sneak peek of the Afropolitan citizen pass. #AfropolitanFoundersDay
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David Oyelowo's mother lived in one bedroom in Lagos with 5 people. Dreamed of her Mercedes for decades. Got a brain aneurysm the day they moved into their Hollywood home.
She prayed Selma into existence. Never saw him become MLK.
This is timeline grief, when success arrives after the witness leaves.
That part of David Oyelowo talked about his timeline grief during the @afropolitan podcast was so deep and relatable. Itโs very sad that the ones who invested so much into your life may not get to reap the fruits of their labour or even witness it. Itโs a special type of grief
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'If you're right and early, you're still wrong. You want to be right and on time' - @YeleBademosi
Sometimes the pioneers pay the vision tax so the next wave can succeed. Respect to those who built the early infrastructure ๐ซก"
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"Simba is still waiting for Mufasa to die."
Vusi Thembekwayo explains why African leadership won't pass the torch, why we need zebras, not unicorns, and why Elon Musk's South Africa narrative is intellectually dishonest.
New episode out now
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Afropolitans!!
We had the honor of ringing the bell at the @NYSE yesterday evening.
Thank you to our excellent partners @cultur3capital @vaneck_us for their incredible support for our mission to build the first ever internet country.
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Afropolitans, get ready to support one of our own!
@TundeOnakoya, an Afropolitan citizen and founder of @chessinslums, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon from Apr 17-19, 2024, in Times Square, NYC!
๐ RSVP: afropass.io/events/tunde-onaโฆ
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Tunde Onakoya @Tunde_OD, an Afropolitan citizen and founder of @chessinslums, has broken the record for the longest chess marathon by playing for an extraordinary 60 hours nonstop in New York City's Times Square. ๐โ๏ธ
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Yele Bademosi @YeleBademosi lost millions in FTX. Got 95% back while others took 4%.
His secret? "Time was on my side."
From medical dropout to Bundle to Nestcoin, this conversation rewired my brain about resilience.
New @afropolitanpod episode
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Tunde Onakoyaโs journey didnโt begin in Times Square, It began in a small Nigerian community where access to healthcare was a luxury.
At just nine months old, a poorly administered injection triggered a medical condition that left him unable to walk. With no money for medical treatment, he was forced to endure pain in silence.
In that solitude he found chess and what began as a coping mechanism became the tool through which he would change countless lives.
Full episode now on YouTube
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Join us tomorrow on Twitter spaces as we discuss โIntroducing Afropolitan:A Digital Nationโ with @Echecrates and @atsudavoh
Set reminder: nitter.app/i/spaces/1lDxLnYoRwbGm
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In 40 mins.
Join Afropop stars @iceprincezamani @oxladeofficial on โThe Mentorโ show on @afropolitan @joinclubhouse
When: Today
Time: 10pm GMT | 11pm WAT | 5pm EST | 2pm PST.
joinclubhouse.com/event/mavGโฆ
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โMost people move to new countries in the first place for opportunity and optionality. But what if we could bring this opportunity and optionality to them through the internet?โ - @Echecrates
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Afropolitans, The air at Zuzalu has been electric.
We're grateful to @VitalikButerin for his special invitation to our Afropolitan community.
The energy and excitement is palpable, and we're honored to be a part of it.
#Zuzalu #Montenegro
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I'm discussing โKuda Raises 25m dollars (Series A) #TheBankOfTheFreeโ with @Babsogundeyi, @tvsin_ , @_Nosa_, @afropolitan @kudabank Today, Mar 18 at 8:15 PM GMT 1 on @joinclubhouse. Join us! joinclubhouse.com/event/m2Y5โฆ
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Why are we building a network state?
Afropolitan is creating a Digital Nation to enable all Africans to build abundant lives.
Listen to co-founders @Echecrates & @ChikaUwazie lay out the @afropolitan vision on the Afropolitan podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcasโฆ
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๐จ Exciting news alert ๐จ Afropolitans
We're thrilled to announce that we've minted the first 500 passports for Afropolitan Citizens! It's been an incredible journey so far, and we couldn't be more excited for what's to come. #Afropolitan
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Hey Afropolitans,
Join us tomorrow on twitter spaces as we discuss โHow Afropolitan Will Workโ with @Echecrates and @hackSultan
nitter.app/i/spaces/1ynKOaeXlkWJR
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Hey Afropolitans,
In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria lies a bustling community known as Makoko โ the largest floating slum in Africa.
Last October, we had the honor of visiting this community and meeting with @Tunde_OD , the founder of Chess in Slums Africa @chessinslums
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"Youโre on the way in. Theyโre on the way out."
Thatโs what @MI_Abaga was told when he was an up-and-coming rapper trying to get Styl Plus on a track.
Years later, he reflects on what it means to stay relevant, evolve with grace, and talk back to your ego.
This is a masterclass in reinvention from one of the greatest to ever do it.
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๐ณ๐ฌ @Tunde_OD founder of @chessinslums, is empowering & uplifting 1 million children out of poverty using chess as a focal point. His impact in Nigeria & beyond is truly transformative! โ๏ธโค๏ธ #AfropolitanImpact #ChessInSlums #Citizen26
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David Oyelowo's mother lived in a Lagos hostel so he could attend private school.
She slipped into a coma the day he moved into his Hollywood dream home. Never woke up. Never saw him play Martin Luther King in Selma.
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Hey Afropolitans,
On Tuesday, Nov. 1st, we launched applications for our founding citizen passes โ 500 exclusive digital art pieces for each founding citizen. The response has been tremendous.
We are reviewing applications and have started announcing accepted Afropolitans.
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Are you available ? Because @patorankingfire is. Come see him perform tonight at Level 13, Oakland.
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Afropolitans,
We had a great time last night in Lagos, Nigeria
We brought together some of the most innovative minds in the blockchain industry for an evening of drinks, light bites, and networking opportunities.
We'd like to thank our partners @EmurgoAfrica & @Adaverse_Acc.
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Community in Web3 is a buzzword to some.
At @afropolitan, it is our way of life.
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@iaboyeji wants to build a Development Finance Institution that solves all of Africaโs business problems.
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We have @patorankingfire in town performing tonight. Join us in Oakland as we kick off the weekend in style.
RSVP: afropolitansf.com/
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Hi Afropolitans, Weโre excited to announce our partnership with the @NEARFoundation
afropolitan.io/newsletter/afโฆ
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Thank you, Vitalik, for recognizing us in your article and being an ally.
@balajis says, "because the brand new is unthinkable, we fight over the old."
We are tired of fighting over the old. It's time to do the brand new.
afropolitan.mirror.xyz/qkBv4โฆ
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On Episode 11 of the @afropolitan podcast, @echecrates sits down with @iaboyeji. Co-founder of the tech companies, @Andela and @theflutterwave
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Afropolitan citizens, we have a special treat for you! We have a behind-the-scenes video of our artist Oghosa @ebengho_art, a talented artist from Nigeria, creating the stunning citizen art passes for our digital country.
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Tickets for @wizkidayo Live in the Bay are Live on afropolitansf.com/. Get your early bird tickets now
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the #ENDSARS protests in Oakland.
#ENDSARS
#ENDSARSOAKLAND
#endsarsbrutality
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Our rooftop party on July 2 was a whole vibe. ๐ฅ
We are a Community. A Movement. A Network. A Society of our own.
Read our manifesto to learn more about our mission and join the community today.
afropolitandao.substack.com/โฆ
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We brought the Afrobeats party to Zuzalu y'all. #Zuzalu #Montenegro
@garysheng @ChikaUwazie @Echecrates
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@wizkidayo confirms he will be in the Bay on Sat. Sept. 9th. Go get your tickets at afropolitansf.com/. #AfropolitanSF #Wizkid (RT)
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"Toasting to a successful @afropolitan x @TachyonAccel dinner in Accra, Ghana! It was an honor to host esteemed government officials from the SEC at the event.
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Clarence Peters @ClarenceShotIt broke down how Nigeria conquered the world through music videos, and why he walked away at the peak.
"We have 40 million diaspora worldwide. What international market do you want? I have a virus in every country."
This is how you turn disadvantage into global dominance
The visual architect behind Afrobeats' rise speaks on building billion-dollar brands, surviving the "lost decade," and why the creative industry is deadlier serious than people think.
New @Afropolitanpodcast episode out now ๐ง๐
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Numbers don't lie, and Asa Asika @AsaAsika knows why.
He chats with @Echecrates about 'Disrupting the African Music Industry'
on the @afropolitan podcast.
Listen here: jamit.fm/podcast/afropolitanโฆ
Watch here: piped.video/KmPtMPZkyDI
#AfropolitanPodcast
#Africansindiaspora
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The story of @Tunde_OD and the @chessinslums initiative is a testament to the power of an idea and the difference one person can make.
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End Sars Protest Oakland
Location: Lake Merritt Amphitheater on Sat. Oct. 24th.
Time: 4:30pm
@Echecrates @JohnNetworQ @feminist_co
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๐จNew podcast out now! This episode features Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of @Mysten_labs ๐
Listen and enjoy as Adeniyi talks to us about the newly launched Sui blockchain network and his experience fundraising for Mysten labs: jamit.app/podcast/afropolitaโฆ
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Happy Valentine's Day to all Afropolitans! Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and happiness. Remember to spread the love to those around you. #Afropolitan #ValentinesDay2023 #SpreadTheLove โค๏ธ
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We launched Afropolitan Weddings in April.
We produced our first wedding this past June.
Check out the drone footage from the Wedding.
Your Day. Your Vision. Your Wedding.
Learn More: afropolitansf.com/weddings/
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While Web3 gimmicks fade and crypto projects bust, the Afropolitan community grows stronger. ๐ช๐พ
This is what a real network state looks like โ no empty hype, just genuine people building a borderless African nation. ๐๐๏ธ
Premium Experiences powered by our own @afropass
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โBlack Americans are taught to ask for permission. Nigerians are taught to buy the bank.โ
@iaboyeji Iyinoluwa Aboyeji breaks down how mindset, survival, and structural trauma shape audacityโand what it means to build power when youโve grown up under mental siege.
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"Exciting news! Afropolitan has been featured in a recent article on @Coindesk by @jeffwilser , titled 'The Birth of Network Nations'. In the article, Jeff covers the rise of Afropolitan as a network nation and and the impact of @balajis on this movement. trib.al/iF80qZT
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"Attention Afropolitan citizens! Show us your newly minted NFTs underneath this tweet and don't forget to include your citizen number. #Afropolitan #AfropolitanReveal #CitizenPassโ
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Hey Afropolitans,
@NaithanJones is head of growth at Royal, a platform where you can buy ownership in songs directly from your favorite artists and earn royalties with them. Before Royal, Nait was a partner at A16z, where he led the TxO fund to invest in cultural entrepreneurs
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Afropolitans, we are now verified! Thank you for the Twitter team for making this happen. Make sure to press the follow button to keep updated on the latest news for our community.
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"Every child deserves a chance to live out their fullest potential" - @Tunde_OD.
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@AnthonyAzekwoh new sculpture of Peter Obi is breathtaking ๐ฅฐ.
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Update on the Afropolitan #EndSars Fund.
Total Funds Raised:
USD 6,117
NGN 2,752,650
Funds raised will go to providing Food, Water, Masks, First Aid Kit, Bail & Hospital resources.
@feminist_co @JohnNetworQ @Echecrates
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โCourt is in session โ premieres tomorrow with @L3galtool, @chinwe_ohanele, @kerrienne_, @adiemendez, and a very special guest @TeniEntertainer. @afropolitan Feb 12 at 10:00 PM GMT 1 on @joinclubhouse. Join us! joinclubhouse.com/event/ME3aโฆ
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During our visit, we had the honor of meeting the ex-president of Estonia, @IlvesToomas. His visionary leadership spearheaded the digital transformation within Estonia, propelling them to the forefront of technological innovation. We were inspired by his insights and experience
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If you're an Afropolitan who's ready to make a difference, we encourage you to read @Echecrates article about Zuzalu.
afropolitan.io/newsletter/unโฆ
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Hello Afropolitans,
Meet @yishan, Citizen #169, a visionary leader and a true icon in the tech industry.
His extensive experience and commitment to excellence have significantly impacted the field, driving growth and innovation at companies like Facebook and Reddit.
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Today we are sharing the story of why we chose to pivot to Web3, because you can't know where we're going if you don't know where we're coming from. #Afropolitans
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๐ขAfropolitans, Prepare for an exclusive event with @Tunde_OD, founder @chessinslums
Learn how Tunde leverages the power of chess to help underprivileged children rise above their circumstances.
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Date: Wednesday, May 3rd
Time: 12pm EST
Location: afropolitan.io/community
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Afropolitans.
We're pumped that Afropolitan was just featured on @bankless!
Thank you @TrustlessState & @RyanSAdams for an insightful convo.
Can an NFT lead to a new country?
@Echecrates and @ChikaUwazie from @afropolitan are trying to do just that by creating a network state for the African diaspora -- starting with an NFT pfp
Tap into the full conversation below ๐
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๐ Hey Afropolitans! ๐ซ
You won't believe who we bumped into at #Zuzalu last night - the incredible Emad @EMostaque from @StabilityAI ๐ค๐ We're beyond grateful for the wisdom he shared, and we can't wait to embark on an exciting partnership together. Cheers to the future! ๐ฅ๐
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Afropolitans, what do you think?
Next year we are going to do an @afropolitan retreat on the continent.
I'm thinking about this place. What do you think?
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๐ Afropolitan Update: We're thrilled to announce that we've sold out of our first 500 founding citizen passports! This milestone marks the beginning of our journey to build a digital nation for Africans, the diaspora, and their allies. Let's dive into what's next for Afropolitan
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Afropolitans.
We're still on cloud nine after the success of @Blastmusicfest!. Shout-out to afropolitan citizen @_OGBlast for bringing the first ever Afrobeats music festival to Seattle, Washington.
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When @Afropolitan unites, the vibe is UNREAL! ๐คฏ Our SF rooftop party brought out the dopest Afropolitans - the energy was electric.
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๐ข Exciting news for Afropolitan citizens! We've launched the Afropolitan Amplified Speaker Series, an exclusive opportunity for our founding citizens to gain insider knowledge from industry leaders & cultural icons. ๐๐
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๐๐ถ๐พ Big news, Afropolitans! Our beloved citizen, Olumide, has just welcomed a beautiful baby into the world! Join us in showering the newest addition to our community with love and blessings! Congratulations, Olumide! ๐ผ๐
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Tunde's work is an inspiration to us all, and we are confident that his impact will continue to be felt for years to come. afropolitan.io/newsletter/thโฆ
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What is Afropolitan?
Afropolitan is a digital nation built to empower all Africans to create abundant lives. It is a network that brings together the best that Africa and its diaspora have to offer in areas such as art, finance, technology, health, energy, sports and media.
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Afropolitans, join us in congratulating Afropolitan Citizen #287 @yelebademosi on @Nestcoin's massive $1.9M strategic raise!
This win shows the power of universal financial access.
Let's celebrate this milestone for one of our own and applaud his vision for change! ๐๐พ
1/ I am excited to announce that @Nestcoin has successfully raised a $1.9M strategic round. This is a vote of confidence in our mission to create universal access to world-class financial services.
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Afropolitan is building a Pan African Network State to help 1 Billion Africans unleash their maximum potential.
We are looking for a creative director, a product designer and NFT artists.
Please send @ChikaUwazie a DM if you would love to join us or know someone top tier.
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๐ข Afropolitans! Join us for New Cities & Network States Weekend at Zuzalu ๐ฒ๐ช! ๐
Join us for an incredible lineup featuring @VitalikButerin, @balajis, @patrissimo, and @MarkLutter!
Let's explore the future of digital nations! ๐ฅ
๐๏ธ RSVP: zuzalu.city
#Afropolitan
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๐ Afropolitans!! Exciting News Alert! ๐ข
๐ Afropolitan co-founder @ChikaUwazie was on fire at the DAO Montenegro event! ๐ฅ
Letโs dive into the highlights of her incredible presentation and panel discussion on the future of network states. ๐
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Weโve been able to build new companies on the internet.
Weโve been able to build new currencies on the internet.
Now, weโre building a new country on the internet.
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Hey Afropolitans,
We'd like to explain the significance of our citizen art passes to the Afropolitan mission.
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Hey @Afropolitans,
We had a conversation with Playground, the artificial intelligence chatbot of @OpenAI, about the potential benefits of a digital country for Africans on the continent and in the diaspora.
Here are some key points from our conversation. A thread ๐งต
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On Friday April 27th we have one of the biggest artistes on the African continent @burnaboy coming to Oakland alongside the world renowned @DJ_TUNEZ. For tickets. Visit: afropolitansf.com/
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Exciting news!
Afropolitanโs co-founder @echecrates is all set to take the spotlight at the Inclusive Fintech Forum @inclusIFF in Kigali, Rwanda, June 20th-22nd.
Register here: inclusivefintechforum.com
#InclusiveFintechForum ๐๏ธ๐๐ก
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๐๐ Attention all Afropolitans! Let's celebrate and congratulate @oukwuani Obinna Ukwuani (Citizen 265) as he wraps up an incredible tenure as Chief Digital Officer at the Bank of Kigali!
Two weeks ago, I ended my tenure as Chief Digital Officer for @BankofKigali. I will miss the Digital Factory team and reflect fondly on the important work we did together. Alas, change is the only constant.
Not a farewell, but a โsee you laterโ, Rwanda.
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Lagos!! Join us on Friday. Dec. 22nd at the Afropolitan Rooftop Party at Cova. You bring the sauce, weโll bring the ๐ถ๐ถ.
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So you want to be an investor?
In this episode of the Afropolitan podcast, @iaboyeji of @anafricanfuture explains how easy it is to get a seat at the table.
Click on jamit.link/sbYV to listen to this mind-blowing conversation.
#podcastshow
#podcastnetwork
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The @afropolitan rooftop party was a vibe y'all
Beautiful day in the Bay Area today.
Getting ready for the @afropolitan rooftop party ๐
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