From Hackathons to Social Movements: How West Africa Civic Tech Conference 2025 Schooled Us All on Real Change
Inside the venue of the West Africa Civic Tech Conference 2025 (#WACivicTech2025), the energy was electric; this wasn’t a room […]
From Nollywood to CivicTech: How “Makamation” Inspires a Tech-Driven Democracy in West Africa
When “Makamation,” Africa’s first AI-themed blockbuster, premiered in April 2025, it ignited a vital conversation about technology’s role in shaping democracy. Set in a futuristic Nigeria, the film showcases how tech can combat corruption, enhance healthcare, and promote gender equity. But this isn’t just fiction—West Africa is already witnessing a tech-driven transformation in democracy. Join us at the West Africa CivicTech Conference 2025, where innovators and citizens unite to create solutions for electoral integrity and human rights. Be part of this movement and help build a smarter, more equitable Africa.