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Reuters reports that candidate Bola Tinubu is currently in the lead for Nigeria's presidential election, but opposition parties are flagging concerns of fraud. This comes as the New York Times reports that fights have broken out at banks in the past week as the country faces cash shortages. Afropolitan Co-founder Eche Emole discusses the state of economic uncertainty in Nigeria, how the election could impact bitcoin adoption and the use cases of crypto as a tool for financial freedom. 

Feb 27, 2023

Afropolitan Co-Founder Chika Uwazie joins I.D.E.A.S. 2022 to discuss the definition of a network state and its significance to continents like Africa where the population is young and eager to explore the digital world.

Dec 13, 2022

Afropolitan co-founder Chika Uwazie is on a mission to create the first-ever digital nation. After raising more than $2 million in funding, she joins CoinDesk host Christine Lee to talk about where the project stands. Uwazie also discusses how increased crypto usage and Africa's bullish outlook are impacting her efforts.

Sep 12, 2022

Afropolitan is building the world’s first digital nation to create opportunities for the African diaspora, powered by crypto. Co-founder Chika Uwazie shares insights into her mission, discussing the benefits and hurdles for crypto adoption in Africa.

Aug 19, 2022

Afropolitan is on a mission to be the world’s first internet country bolstering economic activity within the Black community.

Aug 19, 2022