Building Africa’s Web3 Future Together
We believe Africa and its diaspora hold the key to shaping the future of Web3. Through hackathons, bounties, and collaborative spaces, we're building a vibrant community where individuals of African descent can connect, learn, and lead in the decentralized era.
0+
Developer community members across Africa
0+
Community members across all platforms
0K+
Builders in attendance for hackathons and events
Mission and Vision Statement
Our Purpose and Vision
Our mission at Web3 Afrika is to empower African innovators and communities through education, opportunities, and inclusivity in the web3 space. Guided by our vision, we strive to position Africa and its diaspora at the forefront of global web3 innovation, shaping a decentralized future that is diverse, equitable, and transformative.
EmpowermentMission
Access to Education
Provides resources and training to help individuals understand and excel in Web3 technologies like blockchain, NFTs, DeFi, and DAOs.
Skill Development
Equips participants with technical and entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in the decentralized digital economy.
Career Opportunities
Opens doors to exclusive jobs, internships, and collaborations in the Web3 space, tailored to African talent.
Global Networking
Connects innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs with a worldwide network of Web3 leaders, partners, and investors.
Empowering Communities
Builds inclusive and diverse communities that amplify African voices in global Web3 conversations.
InnovationVision
Global Leadership
Envisions Africa and its diaspora leading innovations in Web3 technologies on the global stage.
Diversity and Inclusion
Aims to create a decentralized ecosystem where African voices and perspectives are central to the conversation.
Technological Advancement
Aspires to drive groundbreaking advancements in blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, and other Web3 sectors.
Community Growth
Seeks to build a thriving network of innovators, creators, and leaders who collaborate to shape the future.
Economic Transformation
Strives to unlock new economic opportunities for African communities through participation in the decentralized economy.
Our Team
Meet the Visionaries Driving Web3 Afrika Forward
Frequently Asked Questions
What People Ask About Web3 Afrika
What is Web3 Afrika?
+
Web3 Afrika is a pan-African community and education platform that helps Africans learn, build, and lead in Web3. Through workshops, hackathons, mentorship, and events, it equips developers and creators with the skills, opportunities, and network to thrive in blockchain, DeFi, and the decentralized economy.
Who founded Web3 Afrika?
+
Web3 Afrika was founded by Idris Olubisi (also known as Olanetsoft), a software engineer and developer relations expert widely recognized as one of the leading Web3 voices in Nigeria and Africa. It is built alongside co-founder Tony Olendo and a distributed team across the continent.
What does Web3 Afrika do?
+
Web3 Afrika runs technical workshops, hackathons, bounties, X (Twitter) Spaces, and community events; produces educational content and a blog; and connects African builders with global Web3 ecosystems, partners, and career opportunities.
How big is the Web3 Afrika community?
+
Web3 Afrika has grown to more than 12,500 community members across its platforms, including over 2,100 developers across Africa, and has hosted thousands of builders at hackathons and events.
Where is Web3 Afrika based?
+
Web3 Afrika is a pan-African community serving builders across the continent and its diaspora, with in-person events held in hubs such as Lagos, Nigeria.
Which ecosystems and partners does Web3 Afrika work with?
+
Web3 Afrika has collaborated with leading Web3 ecosystems and organizations including Arbitrum, Polygon, Scroll, Celo, Ethereum, Developer DAO, Web3Bridge, and many others to deliver events, hackathons, and educational programs across Africa.
How can I join Web3 Afrika?
+
You can join the Web3 Afrika community on Discord and follow @web3afrika on X (Twitter) to access workshops, hackathons, Spaces, and events. Community participation and most educational content are free and open to everyone.
Join Our Community
X (Formerly Twitter)
Empowering African builders through hackathons, bounties, and opportunities to lead in the Web3 revolution
Join CommunityDiscord
Empowering African builders through hackathons, bounties, and opportunities to lead in the Web3 revolution
Join CommunityPartner with Us to Shape the Future
Join us in empowering African innovators and communities. Your support drives education, opportunities, and diversity in the Web3 revolution.
%20--%3e%3csvg%20version='1.1'%20id='Layer_1'%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20xmlns:xlink='http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink'%20x='0px'%20y='0px'%20viewBox='0%200%20444%20444'%20style='enable-background:new%200%200%20444%20444;'%20xml:space='preserve'%3e%3cstyle%20type='text/css'%3e%20.st0{fill:%23FFEEDA;}%20.st1{fill:%23EBC28E;}%20.st2{fill:%23101010;}%20%3c/style%3e%3cg%3e%3crect%20class='st0'%20width='444'%20height='444'/%3e%3cg%3e%3cpath%20class='st0'%20d='M333.4,262V110.6c-0.2-12.7-10.3-22.9-23-22.9h-158c-34.1,0.5-61.5,28.4-61.5,62.6c0,11.5,3.1,21.4,7.8,30.1%20c4,7.2,10.3,14,16.5,19.1c1.8,1.4,0.9,0.8,6.3,4.1c7.4,4.5,15.9,6.8,15.9,6.8l-0.1,90.6c0.2,4.3,0.6,8.4,1.8,12.3%20c3.5,12.8,12.4,22.6,24.4,27.3c5,2,10.7,3.3,16.8,3.4l126.2,0.4c25.1,0,45.5-20.4,45.5-45.6C352.1,283.8,344.6,270.4,333.4,262z'%20/%3e%3cpath%20class='st1'%20d='M336.5,299.9C336,316,322.7,329,306.4,329l-86.8-0.3c6.9-8,11.1-18.4,11.1-29.8c0-17.8-10.6-30.1-10.6-30.1%20h86.4c16.6,0,30.1,13.5,30.1,30.1L336.5,299.9z'/%3e%3cpath%20class='st2'%20d='M123.5,186.7c-10-9.5-17-21.7-17-36.3v-1.5c0.8-24.8,21.2-44.8,46-45.5h158c4.1,0.2,7.4,3.1,7.4,7.3v133.7%20c3.6,0.6,5.4,1.1,8.9,2.4c2.8,1,6.6,3.2,6.6,3.2V110.7c-0.2-12.7-10.3-22.9-23-22.9h-158c-34.1,0.5-61.5,28.4-61.5,62.6%20c0,19.9,9.1,36.9,23.9,48.8c1,0.8,2,1.9,4.6,1.9c4.6,0,7.9-3.7,7.7-7.7C127.1,190,125.6,188.8,123.5,186.7z'/%3e%3cpath%20class='st2'%20d='M306.4,253.2H182.5c-8.3,0.1-15,6.8-15,15.1v17.8c0.2,8.2,7.2,15.2,15.6,15.2h9.2v-15.2H183v-17.4%20c0,0,2.3,0,5,0c15.7,0,27.2,14.5,27.2,30.1c0,13.8-12.6,31.4-33.6,30c-18.6-1.2-28.7-17.8-28.7-30v-151c0-6.8-5.6-12.4-12.4-12.4%20h-12.4v15.5h9.2v148c-0.5,30.1,21.4,45.2,44.3,45.2l124.9,0.4c25.1,0,45.5-20.4,45.5-45.6C352.1,273.7,331.6,253.2,306.4,253.2z%20M336.5,299.9C336,316,322.7,329,306.4,329l-86.8-0.3c6.9-8,11.1-18.4,11.1-29.8c0-17.8-10.6-30.1-10.6-30.1h86.4%20c16.6,0,30.1,13.5,30.1,30.1L336.5,299.9z'/%3e%3cpath%20class='st2'%20d='M273,153.7h-93.4v-15.5H273c4.2,0,7.7,3.4,7.7,7.7C280.8,150.2,277.4,153.7,273,153.7z'/%3e%3cpath%20class='st2'%20d='M273,226.4h-93.4V211H273c4.2,0,7.7,3.4,7.7,7.7C280.8,222.9,277.4,226.4,273,226.4z'/%3e%3cpath%20class='st2'%20d='M289.5,190H179.6v-15.5h109.8c4.2,0,7.7,3.4,7.7,7.7C297.3,186.5,293.8,190,289.5,190z'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/svg%3e)
%20scale(0.8)'%3e%3cg%20clip-path='url(%23prefix__clip0_4057_1924)'%3e%3cpath%20d='M25.668%2074.308v89.385a15.96%2015.96%200%20007.986%2013.827l77.378%2044.702a15.983%2015.983%200%200015.954%200l77.377-44.702a15.96%2015.96%200%20007.987-13.827V74.308a15.962%2015.962%200%2000-7.987-13.828l-77.377-44.702a15.982%2015.982%200%2000-15.954%200L33.636%2060.48c-4.938%202.844-7.968%208.12-7.968%2013.828z'%20fill='%23213147'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M135.889%20136.336l-11.036%2030.275a3.883%203.883%200%20000%202.601l18.985%2052.093%2021.958-12.686-26.354-72.283c-.598-1.665-2.955-1.665-3.553%200zM158.015%2085.422c-.599-1.665-2.956-1.665-3.554%200l-11.035%2030.275a3.87%203.87%200%20000%202.601l31.104%2085.287%2021.958-12.686-38.473-105.477z'%20fill='%2312AAFF'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M119%2019.127c.542%200%201.085.15%201.571.412l83.737%2048.37a3.152%203.152%200%20011.571%202.712v96.72a3.128%203.128%200%2001-1.571%202.713l-83.737%2048.37c-.467.28-1.029.411-1.571.411a3.334%203.334%200%2001-1.571-.411l-83.737-48.332a3.152%203.152%200%2001-1.57-2.713V70.64c0-1.123.598-2.152%201.57-2.713l83.737-48.37a3.15%203.15%200%20011.571-.43zM119%205a17.21%2017.21%200%2000-8.641%202.32L26.641%2055.67A17.281%2017.281%200%200018%2070.64v96.72a17.28%2017.28%200%20008.641%2014.969l83.737%2048.369a17.341%2017.341%200%20008.641%202.321%2017.2%2017.2%200%20008.641-2.321l83.736-48.369a17.279%2017.279%200%20008.641-14.969V70.64a17.28%2017.28%200%2000-8.641-14.97L127.641%207.32A17.21%2017.21%200%2000119%205z'%20fill='%239DCCED'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M63.62%20203.698l7.705-21.107%2015.505%2012.892-14.495%2013.248-8.716-5.033z'%20fill='%23213147'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M111.949%2063.717H90.72c-1.59%200-3.011.992-3.554%202.488L41.66%20191.011l21.958%2012.687%2050.108-137.436c.467-1.235-.449-2.545-1.777-2.545zM149.095%2063.717h-21.229c-1.59%200-3.011.992-3.554%202.488L72.353%20208.712l21.959%2012.687%2056.56-155.137c.449-1.235-.468-2.545-1.777-2.545z'%20fill='%23fff'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/g%3e%3cdefs%3e%3cclipPath%20id='prefix__clip0_4057_1924'%3e%3cpath%20fill='%23fff'%20transform='translate(18%205)'%20d='M0%200h202v228H0z'/%3e%3c/clipPath%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e)