Innovating Africa Documentary
The untold story of how Nigeria's tech pioneers turned dreams into reality and transformed the ecosystem.
About the Documentary
Through raw interviews, it paints a vivid picture of the struggles & triumphs of the industry’s early days. You’ll meet passionate founders who took huge risks to push boundaries, investors who backed founders they believed in and see how their determination changed the landscape.
Most inspiring are the everyday impact stories - talents whose lives improved because of bold ideas. It’s a reminder that innovation happens through perseverance against all odds.
This film preserves a history that deserves to be remembered. It deserves to be shared to inspire the next generation of African problem solvers.
About the Documentary
Through raw interviews, it paints a vivid picture of the struggles & triumphs of the industry’s early days. You’ll meet passionate founders who took huge risks to push boundaries, investors who backed founders they believed in and see how their determination changed the landscape.
This film preserves a history that deserves to be remembered. It deserves to be shared to inspire the next generation of African problem solvers.
Most inspiring are the everyday impact stories - talents whose lives improved because of bold ideas. It’s a reminder that innovation happens through perseverance against all odds.
From the documentary
Some stills and faces
Meet the Crew
Entire crew list is on the YouTube description and in the full film (as end credits). Everyone that contributed to this documentary is a rockstar and deserve their credit. But for the sake of maximising online real-estate, this page only features the directors, producer and EP.
Peace Itimi
Director & Executive Producer
Nora Awolowo
Co-director
Joyce Imiegha
Producer