Non Fungible African Tokens

Africa is home to some of the most incredible art on Earth that has yet to be put on the world stage. Ancient African tribes would perform rituals with elaborate sculptures as part of entertainment, but also because many believed these objects had magical properties connected them with their Ancestors and Spirits. The lack of exposure on African Art can be attributed at least partly due to how difficult it is for creators in Africa who don’t have access or funds needed in order make their creations available globally and the most prestigious pieces have been stolen/purchased and are locked up in galleries and private collections all over the planet.

The Metaverse is now making it easier for artists to share, protect and sell their work by providing a digital marketplace based on the Blockchain. The post-covid world means that there are new rules and regulations in place which mean fewer people can see the art you’ve created, so this platform helps expose your artwork throughout the Metaverse while also giving buyers an easy way to purchase what they need. The Metaverse is a place where anything is possible. The incredible lands of Africa are patiently waiting with mysteries and magic for you to discover!

The African Ancestors  NFT community is a great example of how the power of blockchain technology has changed industries. The art and culture from Africa have long been undervalued and unappreciated. It’s time for Africa to shine. For true treasure trove of the Origins of Art and symbolic expression on Earth. The charm of Africa always remains with those who have been to the continent. These African NFT’s will give you that feeling by owning, selling and protecting them!

African artists stand to gain a lot if they can harness the potential of such platforms. Artists will get full transparency on secondary buyers, as well as the ability to set up royalties in order to earn from their art in perpetuity.  The opportunities are open to anyone with a good internet connection and a willingness to learn. In addition to the potential monetary benefits, some are hopeful that crypto art could give artists more creative freedom and autonomy over their work. For a long time, African artists have been creating what they believe the customer expects of African art. They know what sells well and they focus on that.  It limits their creative  freedom. What we believe that while art is always subjective, the success of crypto art is what sells for tens of dollars vs. thousands of dollars which seems to be even harder to predict. As such, it might allow artists to carve out their own niche markets.

Ancient customs that date back thousands of years ago were passed down from generation-to-generation as each family contributed their own identity, giving us an interesting perspective on culture in its many forms which were influenced by so many cultures yet still managing to hold tightly to those traditional beliefs which make them distinctively African.

Previously, the exclusive, illustrious world of art collecting and selling has been something that’s generally happened in physical spaces concerning physical artworks. Designers and artists made money from IRL events like exhibitions and until recent world events meant that many of these avenues were stopped. The rise of NFT trading means that art collecting has been able to move online, opening it up to many artists, on a global scale, who may not have previously had the chance to sell their work to buyers. Similarly, for many graphic designers it can be really difficult to hold down a steady means of income without doing odd jobs or unrelated work. But, if you’re not already well-established it can be tricky to find your feet in this competitive industry. So, the immediacy in which an NFT can generate income could, theoretically, open a tidal wave of opportunity for a huge number of creatives, especially those who are less privileged.

This is a time where all the diverse histories and cultures of Africa can be celebrated. It’s not just about us as human beings, but also how our ancestors have shaped this world to make it more beautiful than ever before. Let’s celebrate what we share with others around the globe, an African Dream where we all thrive under the sun and stars that make us call this rock, home!

Ubuntu! Let’s do this together!