Seyebomi Ogunsanya, aka Sheye Banks, founder of a Lagos-based creative-tech incubator, is working to merge African creativity with emerging technologies. Speaking at the Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 in Kigali, he highlighted blockchain, AI, and digital tools as a “global microphone” to amplify African stories and talent.
“These innovations don’t erase cultural authenticity; they strengthen it,” Banks said. “If we want African creativity to compete globally, we must leverage blockchain for ownership, AI for innovation, and digital tools for access.”
His incubator, Hevy Hub, nurtures hybrid creators by providing training, mentorship, and infrastructure, closing the gap for young Africans seeking to compete in the global digital economy.
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