More Than Art: How African Creators are Using NFTs to Build Empires

• Summary: This post moves past the NFT hype cycle to showcase the practical utility and economic empowerment happening in the African creative scene. It’s visually rich and story-driven.

• Detailed Outline:

  • Hook: “Forget the cartoon apes. In Lagos, Nairobi, and Dakar, NFTs are becoming a vital tool for artists to fund their work, connect with fans, and reclaim their cultural narrative.”

  • The Utility Revolution: Moving beyond profile pictures (PFPs).

    • Music: Artists tokenizing albums and songs, giving fans a share of future royalties.

    • Fine Art: Digital and traditional artists finding a new, global marketplace without gatekeepers.

    • Storytelling & Culture: NFTs used to preserve and monetize cultural heritage and stories (e.g., tokenized versions of traditional masks with their history attached).

  • Spotlight: 3 African NFT Pioneers:

    • Feature an artist, a musician, and a collective. Tell their story: what they create, how NFTs changed their business model, and the community they’ve built.

  • The Tools of the Trade: A very practical section.

    • How to Get Started: Choosing a marketplace (e.g., OBJKT, Marble Cards, etc.), setting up a wallet, minting costs.

    • Building a Community: The importance of Twitter Spaces, Discord, and Telegram for success.

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