The innovators building Africa's thriving tech scene | Peace Itimi

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🗓️ 8 August 2024

⏱️ 9 minutes

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“A new reality has emerged, one where ambitious Africans are writing their own stories as builders and as innovators,” says business storyteller Peace Itimi. Taking us inside Africa’s booming tech scene, she highlights the trailblazing entrepreneurs and startups reshaping Africa's economy through innovation and ambition.

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0:17.0	Opportunity exists on the continent of Africa.
0:21.0	60% of its population is under the age of 25 and this is a condition for
0:26.7	young entrepreneurs to thrive says business storyteller Peace Itimi and in her
0:31.8	talk she tells us of a tech revolution that's about to lead a herd of
0:35.6	unicorn companies from across Africa. Coming up after a short sponsor message.
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