On our first ever episode of Spotlighting African Builders, we had the privilege of sitting down with the team behind Build A DAO (BAD), a powerful, Pan-African initiative shaping the future of ownership, governance, and community collaboration through blockchain technology.

This series, hosted on X (formerly Twitter) Spaces, was curated to shine a light on African-led innovations and the builders working tirelessly behind the scenes to shift narratives and create solutions for our people. The session was sponsored by We Them Media, a collective dedicated to amplifying African voices, stories, and movements both on and offchain.

Catch the full conversation here: https://x.com/i/spaces/1dRJZYejOpmGB

Aziz, Moto Moto, and Ruby kicked things off by painting a vivid picture of BAD’s purpose. The mission? Empowering Africans to stop being apologetic, start taking up space, and take ownership of their futures. Ruby put it best when she questioned the imbalance between Africa’s population and the recognition of its talent. BAD exists to change that, to amplify, incubate, and help talents thrive.

As the conversation unfolded, it became clear that BAD is less about buzzwords and more about actionable change. Through training, development camps, and open collaboration, BAD is actively bridging the gap between Web2 structures and Web3 governance.

“We’re in the business of empowering communities,” Aziz shared. “It’s not about Web2 or Web3. It’s about building ownership within communities and using blockchain governance to do that at scale.”

Ruby highlighted that BAD is still very much an experiment, one grounded in empathy, curiosity, and radical collaboration. Whether you’re a designer, developer, or a curious mind looking for meaning in this new space, BAD is building the kind of environment where you can step in, learn, and contribute.

JED, our host, pushed the conversation deeper: What exactly are you teaching? Is BAD focused on building DAOs or helping people participate in governance?

This prompted thoughtful responses from BAD members, especially Dawutech, who emphasized the opportunity Africans now have to rethink governance models and escape exploitative work structures by leveraging blockchain and AI tools.

There was also a powerful note about the cultural shift needed, that Africa, which has historically leaned toward communal living, might be more aligned with the DAO model than most realize.

This episode was more than just an intro — it was a reminder of what’s possible when builders come together with a shared vision. From Gneric to Suprbio and Web3Switch, voices from across the continent shared reflections on collaboration, scaling impact, and carving out niches in an increasingly crowded space.

As BAD continues to experiment, grow, and educate, the door remains open for more builders to get involved to learn, co-create, and own their narratives.

You can follow the movement and get involved here: https://x.com/BuildaDao

Big shoutout to WE THEM MEDIA for making this series possible.

On our first ever episode of Spotlighting African Builders, we had the privilege of sitting down with the team behind Build A DAO (BAD), a powerful, Pan-African initiative shaping the future of ownership, governance, and community collaboration through blockchain technology.

This series, hosted on X (formerly Twitter) Spaces, was curated to shine a light on African-led innovations and the builders working tirelessly behind the scenes to shift narratives and create solutions for our people. The session was sponsored by We Them Media, a collective dedicated to amplifying African voices, stories, and movements both on and offchain.

Catch the full conversation here: https://x.com/i/spaces/1dRJZYejOpmGB

Aziz, Moto Moto, and Ruby kicked things off by painting a vivid picture of BAD’s purpose. The mission? Empowering Africans to stop being apologetic, start taking up space, and take ownership of their futures. Ruby put it best when she questioned the imbalance between Africa’s population and the recognition of its talent. BAD exists to change that, to amplify, incubate, and help talents thrive.

As the conversation unfolded, it became clear that BAD is less about buzzwords and more about actionable change. Through training, development camps, and open collaboration, BAD is actively bridging the gap between Web2 structures and Web3 governance.

“We’re in the business of empowering communities,” Aziz shared. “It’s not about Web2 or Web3. It’s about building ownership within communities and using blockchain governance to do that at scale.”

Ruby highlighted that BAD is still very much an experiment, one grounded in empathy, curiosity, and radical collaboration. Whether you’re a designer, developer, or a curious mind looking for meaning in this new space, BAD is building the kind of environment where you can step in, learn, and contribute.

JED, our host, pushed the conversation deeper: What exactly are you teaching? Is BAD focused on building DAOs or helping people participate in governance?

This prompted thoughtful responses from BAD members, especially Dawutech, who emphasized the opportunity Africans now have to rethink governance models and escape exploitative work structures by leveraging blockchain and AI tools.

There was also a powerful note about the cultural shift needed, that Africa, which has historically leaned toward communal living, might be more aligned with the DAO model than most realize.

This episode was more than just an intro — it was a reminder of what’s possible when builders come together with a shared vision. From Gneric to Suprbio and Web3Switch, voices from across the continent shared reflections on collaboration, scaling impact, and carving out niches in an increasingly crowded space.

As BAD continues to experiment, grow, and educate, the door remains open for more builders to get involved to learn, co-create, and own their narratives.

You can follow the movement and get involved here: https://x.com/BuildaDao

Big shoutout to WE THEM MEDIA for making this series possible.