Once, African artists struggled to protect and profit from their work. Now, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), are changing that.

NFTs are digital tokens that prove ownership of art, music, or collectibles on the blockchain. They can’t be copied, and they let creators sell directly to fans, no middlemen, no borders.

Across Africa, creatives are using NFTs to turn culture into cash and passion into power.

Here are Top 5 African NFT projects that are making waves and money:

— AFEN Blockchain (Nigeria): One of Africa’s first NFT platforms focused on local talent. Artists can mint their work and sell it globally, with full ownership and fair profit. It’s tech built for African creators.

— Mpho Dagada (South Africa): A pioneer in the space, Mpho combines culture, education, and NFTs to onboard young Africans into Web3. His digital drops often carry deep African themes and stories.

— Osinachi (Nigeria): The breakout star of African NFTs. Osinachi creates art using Microsoft Word, and his pieces have sold for thousands on international platforms. He’s proof that African creativity has no limits.

— Ubuntuland by Africarare (South Africa): A 3D virtual world showcasing African art and culture. People buy land, build galleries, and sell NFTs in the metaverse, all with a distinct African vibe.

— The Tree of Light (Kenya): A rare mix of art and impact. Each NFT funds real-world tree planting, proving NFTs can be beautiful and meaningful.

NFTs are helping Africa’s creative economy shine, one token at a time.