Spotlighting African Builders Ep 12: Kwame Stalwart's Journey & The Future of Web3 in Africa
This week’s spotlight was on Kwame Stalwart, an advocate for digital innovation, ecosystem growth manager, and marketer, as well as a well-known figure in the African Web3 community. His story began back in 2017 when a chance encounter at a printing press introduced him to Bitcoin. By January 2018, he had bought his first $10 worth, sparking a curiosity that has since grown into a full-fledged career in the space. What drew him in wasn’t just the technology, but the promise of decentralizatio...
Spotlighting African Builders Ep 12: Kwame Stalwart's Journey & The Future of Web3 in Africa
This week’s spotlight was on Kwame Stalwart, an advocate for digital innovation, ecosystem growth manager, and marketer, as well as a well-known figure in the African Web3 community. His story began back in 2017 when a chance encounter at a printing press introduced him to Bitcoin. By January 2018, he had bought his first $10 worth, sparking a curiosity that has since grown into a full-fledged career in the space. What drew him in wasn’t just the technology, but the promise of decentralizatio...
The Missing Link to Blockchain Adoption
The first event I attended this year was in April, a Bitget event in Abuja. It leaned more toward marketing than education, but it was still interesting to see how people responded to the buzz around crypto. A few weeks later, I joined the Avalanche Campus Tour, which had a completely different energy. This one was focused on education and onboarding, especially for newbies. The atmosphere was fresh, exciting, and relatable—you could feel the curiosity in the room as people asked questions, s...
The Missing Link to Blockchain Adoption
The first event I attended this year was in April, a Bitget event in Abuja. It leaned more toward marketing than education, but it was still interesting to see how people responded to the buzz around crypto. A few weeks later, I joined the Avalanche Campus Tour, which had a completely different energy. This one was focused on education and onboarding, especially for newbies. The atmosphere was fresh, exciting, and relatable—you could feel the curiosity in the room as people asked questions, s...
Spotlighting African Builders EP11: David & Gamifying Crypto Education with Play to Learn
David’s Entry into Web3David’s introduction to the crypto space came in an unusual way, through a referral-based Ethereum scheme called “Ethereum Million Money” back in 2017. While short-lived and ultimately structured like a pyramid scheme, the experience planted a seed of curiosity. His real turning point came later, when a friend needed to receive money from abroad. Watching crypto enable a fast, fee-less transfer showed David its real-world potential and pulled him deeper into Web3.The Sp...
Spotlighting African Builders EP11: David & Gamifying Crypto Education with Play to Learn
David’s Entry into Web3David’s introduction to the crypto space came in an unusual way, through a referral-based Ethereum scheme called “Ethereum Million Money” back in 2017. While short-lived and ultimately structured like a pyramid scheme, the experience planted a seed of curiosity. His real turning point came later, when a friend needed to receive money from abroad. Watching crypto enable a fast, fee-less transfer showed David its real-world potential and pulled him deeper into Web3.The Sp...
Spotlighting African Builders EP10: Cameron Clarke & the Future of Waste Management with Aquari
On this episode of Spotlighting African Builders (SAB), the spotlight was on Cameron Clarke and his project, Aquari a blockchain-powered platform tackling waste management while creating new opportunities for community-driven impact across Africa and beyond.From Global Roots to Local SolutionsCameron Clarke, founder of Aquari, shared his journey from a childhood shaped by travel and a passion for technology to building a platform that makes waste management both profitable and purpose-driven....
Spotlighting African Builders EP10: Cameron Clarke & the Future of Waste Management with Aquari
On this episode of Spotlighting African Builders (SAB), the spotlight was on Cameron Clarke and his project, Aquari a blockchain-powered platform tackling waste management while creating new opportunities for community-driven impact across Africa and beyond.From Global Roots to Local SolutionsCameron Clarke, founder of Aquari, shared his journey from a childhood shaped by travel and a passion for technology to building a platform that makes waste management both profitable and purpose-driven....
Spotlighting African Builders EP9:A conversation with Kevin Chibuoyim on Education, ETH Enugu, and the Future of Web3 in Africa
On Friday tye 25th of July 2025, I had the pleasure of hosting another episode of Spotlighting African Builders. This time, I sat down with Kevin Chibuoyim, a community builder, educator, and founder whose work is actively reshaping tech, creativity, and community across the continent.From Curiosity to ImpactKevin's journey into Web3 wasn’t paved with perfect moments. He entered the space driven by curiosity and a desire to build something more meaningful than the traditional path offere...
Spotlighting African Builders EP9:A conversation with Kevin Chibuoyim on Education, ETH Enugu, and the Future of Web3 in Africa
On Friday tye 25th of July 2025, I had the pleasure of hosting another episode of Spotlighting African Builders. This time, I sat down with Kevin Chibuoyim, a community builder, educator, and founder whose work is actively reshaping tech, creativity, and community across the continent.From Curiosity to ImpactKevin's journey into Web3 wasn’t paved with perfect moments. He entered the space driven by curiosity and a desire to build something more meaningful than the traditional path offere...
