Innovating Africa Documentary: The Rise of Tech in Nigeria tells the growth story of the tech scene in Nigeria over the last 15 years. 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.

Executive Producer: Peace Itimi
Directors: Nora Awolowo & Peace Itimi
Producer: Joyce Imiegha
Editors: Joseph Iwunne & Tito Nwachokor
Bart Emordi: Sound & Foley
Research: Peace Itimi & Daniel Iyanda
Writer: Fidelia Unifoh & Oluwatunmise Oluyede
Assistant Director: Ayodele Abifarin & Ridwan Adeniyi Abdullateef
Sound: Oyindamola Dada
Light: Sodiq Mudashiru