Innovating Africa Documentary: The Rise of Tech in Nigeria (Full film)

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5 ай бұрын

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

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@justiceeneje 5 ай бұрын

A civilization that doesn’t document its history and culture is doomed to be lost and forgotten . This is more than a story or a documentary, you’ve created an archive for generations to come. The labors of heroes past in the Nigerian tech ecosystem past will never be forgotten thanks to you ❤

@its.blessings171 5 ай бұрын

this comment wins! my exact thoughts

@PeaceItimiofficial 5 ай бұрын

I see you guys! 😭😭 thank you for being here

@prosperityolorunfemi 5 ай бұрын

🙌🙌♥️ Congratulations Peace

@adedayoadesokan4308 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful work. Truly inspiring.

@BSt3ph 5 ай бұрын

The story of the Nigerian Tech Ecosystem has never been told this way before now. Well done Peace Itimi, and thank you for your amazing work.

@akintarajoke3671 5 ай бұрын

This is a great peace of work 👏👏 Congratulations to Peace and the FC Team 🎉

@rilwan.akeyewale 4 ай бұрын

This is great work, Peace. Well done.

@PeaceItimiofficial 5 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much for watching everyone!

@blessedking5552 5 ай бұрын

thanks for taking your time to do this. You're the best ;)

@Rilinde 5 ай бұрын

Thank you and your team❤ S.A

@austinestar1940 4 ай бұрын

Peace you did very well ! Thank you and merry Christmas 🎄

@fourguyses 4 ай бұрын

Hi Peace. The background music is a bit too much. Mind looking into that for the next documentary? Thanks

@IbrahimJoseph 4 ай бұрын

Peace Itimi, I give you your flowers 🌻Guys, let's gather here and give Peace Itimi her flowers.

@agbajiochayi3411 5 ай бұрын

Love this. I was disappointed when I watched Bloomberg did a documentary on Nigerian tech space and titled it "chaotic" and only talked about physical energy in Nigeria, so so much biases. Its good we tell our own stories by our selves. Keep it up peace. We are behind you.

@andersonojoshimite6047 4 ай бұрын

Don't mind the racists at Bloomberg.

@PeaceItimiofficial 5 ай бұрын

For staying till the end. Wow! Thank you

@realjaymes 5 ай бұрын

I imagine the time, resources, money, people, blood, sweat, and tears that went into this production. Well done. This is evergreen content. Thank you for this.

@tineitakaendesa2793 5 ай бұрын

Cool documentary. I'm watching this in Zimbabwe. The Nigerian success is an African success. Andela employs Zimbabweans and other African nationalities so the success of Nigerian companies trickles down to the whole of Africa.

@jeanpaulyigo1 5 ай бұрын

Great video, just on one suggestion for me the background music was little distracting.

@The_Africa 4 ай бұрын

This originally should be a Netflix movie. Such a masterpiece.

@gideonfidelisekom4768 5 ай бұрын

Itimi, all I would say is THANK YOU. I hope someday we are all able to collectively give you your flowers. You are doing a lot for FREE to guide us in this tech ecosystem in Nigeria and the entire African continent.

@spotlightfaithgroup1875 5 ай бұрын

I am pleased that we can narrate our African-Nigerian story without the biases of external influences.

@ablemusendek 4 ай бұрын

I'm a Congolese 🇨🇩 business enthusiast. Wow! What an inspiring documentary, I loved watching it and learned from everyone featured. Much respect to all the Nigerian 🇳🇬 founders and investors as well. Thank you very much Peace Itimi for making and publishing this documentary. Future looks bright in Africa 🌍❤

@oluwatobiagbeleye1261 5 ай бұрын

This is not just some "content" for me. It is an attempt to draw the blueprint for the future of Tech in Nigeria and Africa. Peace's work on this will never be forgotten. Thanks and I want to see more!

@nikinai4374 4 ай бұрын

but these are FOREIGN OWNED institutions that are EXPLOITING the INTELLECTUAL brains of this continent because we ourselves, like GOVT and TERTIARY institutions are NOT USING these BRAINS to DEVELOP products that are NOT OWNED by the COLONIZERS! When they develop PAGA or MPESA as Nigerian or Kenya it MASKS the FACT that these are COLONIZER companies being run by OUR BRIANS!...but these BRAINS will NEVER OWN the PATENT for the PRODUCTS they DEVELOP!...that means only the COLONIZERS are BENEFITING! as they OWN the PATENT in PERPETUAITY benefiting their children but these TECH BRAINS pass on NOTHING to their childrens children...that is a TRAGEDY!!

@jazirtan 5 ай бұрын

For me, I look forward to a future where techprenuers are not just focused on building fintech apps, but also look into solving other problems we face in this space.

@temiladealamudun5063 5 ай бұрын

Spot on!

@tech__ideation 5 ай бұрын

We’re coming. 😂 Fintech have open the gateway… more and more tech products will arise in no time

@chiazamscorner6490 3 ай бұрын

Great work! Its motivating to clearly see how far we have come and how far we are about to go. The ecosystem's transition is echoing optimization!

@PeaceItimiofficial 3 ай бұрын

Well said!

@aigbematthew 5 ай бұрын

This documentary just reinforced my biggest dream that hope is still here. That the young people will rescue Nigeria and Nigerians from the fangs of these old folks.

@jayo3074 5 ай бұрын

Stop decieving yourself

@Speedofdark339 4 ай бұрын

@jayo3074 stop trying to instill hopelessness

@jayo3074 4 ай бұрын

@@Speedofdark339 I'm sorry but I genuinely have no hope for Nigerian. Until the youth rise and start a revolution nothing will change.

@Speedofdark339 4 ай бұрын

@@jayo3074 it's sort of happening right now with all the diaspora

@jayo3074 4 ай бұрын

@@Speedofdark339 the only thing diasporans can do is come and bring their skills and knowledge to start businesses and develop industries but real serious change will require government involvement. Diasporans are not going to build the roads, provide stable electricity, reduce inflation, reduce food prices, these are things that the government control not diasporans

@lawaltimileyin5132 5 ай бұрын

Ope Awo should be in this

@user-xe8ci8uq6y 4 ай бұрын

I have immense respect for the Nigerian tech industry, witnessing its continual growth and proactive approach in tackling new challenges is truly remarkable. The innovative methods they employ are inspiring. I also hold great admiration for the achievements of the Andela Mafia. -Ralph from Gabon

@israelfaleye300 4 ай бұрын

I'd love to watch this again in 10yrs time and hope that would just have been a tip of the iceberg. Well done Peace for putting this together 🎉

@globalsola 4 ай бұрын

Awesome story, Peace. Keep the good work. Wished Seun Osewa of Nairaland was here.

@HolarexComputer 5 ай бұрын

The Government needs to level up on Tech as they improve electricity generation, They need to build infrastructure for tech too (Servers, data centres, networking infrastructures, operating systems, cloud services, security systems and softwares). Too much money going into the military can be used for this innovations by our military (aside weapons they should be creative). We have not reach there yet, nothing to celebrate. A case study is Nairaland that was banned by a foreign host because we donot have the infrastructure in place. We can control Africa and the world with this infrastructure aforementioned.

@Mkym365 4 ай бұрын

Excellent Documentary, this Incredible Story had to be told🎉🎉🎉🎉

@user-df1ws9ku9x 18 күн бұрын

Amazing Work Peace, Love from Burundi,east African. Please DO THE SOME ON THE NOLLYWOOD AND FILM BUSINESS ALSO.... Movies makers.... Cinéma owners etc Please please

@ojetundeelijah6726 Ай бұрын

I love you peace for this❤

@samuelaladegbaye8269 5 ай бұрын

The documentary I didn’t know I needed.. I’m definitely going to watch this again 👍🏽 ✨ Well done Peace and the team.. it’s been amazing watching your journey and I appreciate the effort you guys put into projecting stories within the tech ecosystem

@thatguy8782 4 ай бұрын

Amazing all the way from zim🇿🇼

@alsauba 4 ай бұрын

Well documented, well done Peace. This episode deserves 10 million subscribers and 50 million subscribers 👍

@okubowisdom 5 ай бұрын

Kudos to the Ecosystem enablers. Founders, Investors, Incubators, Talent, Media, Regulators. Thank you Peace for helping relay the broader narrative.

@rufuszion 4 ай бұрын

This is the best documentary on the Nigerian tech innovation ecosystem-history, growth and it's future I am ever watched in my entire 23 years in the infotech space. Super, super, excellent documentary. This has also caused a lot of disruptive thinking in us right now. Thanks

@oluwatosinoluyemi8816 4 ай бұрын

Amazing!!! Keep doing the great work you are doing. Absolutely, We are still in Day 1…

@veechannel. 4 ай бұрын

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL AND IT COMES WITH DEEP EMOTIONS

@EbrahimDurosimi 5 ай бұрын

This is solid! Peace!!!! A must see for everyone

@bimri 4 ай бұрын

I love this documentary. Really well-made! ( I'll leave this here for posterity... ) Kenya-Nairobi was & will be the lead tech capital in Africa. Africa/Kemet - let's go! 🌍🚀 🌟

@ogbeifunelijah764 4 ай бұрын

I find this totally amazing. Get to understand where we are coming from, and the inspiration behind is a big asset to where we are going to. I'll be glad to share my story in time to come together with all what you are putting out as a part of it. Thank you Peace Itimi !

@Ikpia_Blessing_Isioma 5 ай бұрын

Wow, this is incredible Thank you founders connect

@alexixblog 4 ай бұрын

Engaged in email discussions with Peace regarding scheduling for the founders' for this documentary shoot, I witnessed the dedication she put into it. Upon opening her email titled "Thank You and Seasons Greetings" this morning, I hurriedly reached here after spotting the KZfaq link. This is truly exceptional and very thoroughly done. Kudos Peace - you truly deserve all the recognition. Bloomberg media, take note; this exemplifies a well-executed documentary.

@Gmkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 4 ай бұрын

Peace Itimi's work is a product of hard work. Respect

@Doreenomosele-TMA 19 күн бұрын

Thank you @Peace Itimi. (Aaron Omosele)

@PeaceItimiofficial 18 күн бұрын

Thank you Aaron!

@danigift1 4 ай бұрын

@Nezevile, please interview these people.

@bensonadedayo4403 4 ай бұрын

Every bit of this documentary is so sweet like egusi soup 🥺 THANK YOU PEACE

@nwaforsomtochukwu89 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this Peace. With this you've written your name in the sands of time. Let's say, this is the Interswitch of media story of Nigerian tech ecosystem

@MrMwenesi 4 ай бұрын

Peace, your documentary on the rise of the Nigerian tech space was truly exceptional. It shed new light on how challenges were tackled and opportunities seized, solidifying Nigeria's role as a leading force in African innovation.

@victorabiola9170 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Peace. Thank You!

@harryenaholo3154 5 ай бұрын

Here for Peace the rockstar

@ArnoldAD Ай бұрын

Thank you, Peace Itimi. What you've accomplished transcends mere storytelling; you've documented history for generations yet to come.

@PeaceItimiofficial Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching

@lisamurray2662 4 ай бұрын

Well Done 💯💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽⚒️🔑💎🏆🥂

@4Genzonline 5 ай бұрын

We are awake👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Africa will collaborate from all corners to ensure prosperity of its inhabitants 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@intelligentofaith7738 4 ай бұрын

Nice documentary, my only problem is the background music...I wish it could be tuned down a little bit

@funmilayooyekanmi 5 ай бұрын

Honestly, this documentary just makes me really admire the founders that built companies when adoption of technology was slow, but are still existing today! How did they cope😭?

@foyinabatan5597 3 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful to watch. I'm so happy to have witnessed the growth of the Tech Industry in Nigeria. Thank you Peace Itimi for this. ❤

@PeaceItimiofficial 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@kernboucher436 4 ай бұрын

Howsit..From South Africa 🇿🇦... love it🎉

@joshsoftofficial 4 ай бұрын

Just finished the documentary - incredibly impressed and inspired! Peace Itimi, you've done a fantastic job showcasing the Nigerian tech dream. Even if one is familiar with African tech, this stands out. The well-structured content justifies the nearly two-hour duration. This documentary will undoubtedly be a benchmark for the next decade, serving as a great starting point for more stories on African tech startups. Kudos, Peace Itimi! 👏

@KingdavidOtitoNnamani 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Peace for this. We have so much history that has paved the way for the future. A few visionaries in a corner, creating things that have affected the quality of lives of a hundred thousand others.

@ROBBYATADEYENI 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for putting this together @peace itimi. So many amazing people have truly invested in Nigeria and Africa at large.

@seyiakano 4 ай бұрын

Very well done Peace… look forward to sequels of this.

@sibyabdourahaman7782 4 ай бұрын

I guess changing the title will help in seo . to this way :the rise of tech startup in Nigeria :innovating Africa documentary . So that when people write tech startup, the video could appear on top . Thank you for this great work , keep it up 👏🏽

@mattosha4105 4 ай бұрын

Wow! this documentary is awesome🔥 . I got exclusive stories, history and names I have never heard before in the industry 💥. I love it that a Nigerian is telling the Nigerian story🥰. This has reinforced my decision not to JAPA 🛩. I will stay an grow the Hardware community.

@AkachukwuMadueke 4 ай бұрын

Itimi, your work is truly exceptional-captivating in its beauty and depth. I'm impressed! Your creative touch adds a unique flair. Let's explore the possibility of collaborating on future projects. Thank you for sharing your talents and these stories. I did learn a lot.

@shalomige 5 ай бұрын

The intro alone is giving me goosebumps... Peace!!! Thank you for doing this 💙

@abasiofonbassey447 4 ай бұрын

I am stunned. 😮😮 There's a lot to learn in this tech ecosystem and this has opened me to many. Thank you for doing this @peace

@thacuriousbuilder 5 ай бұрын

Truly inspiring! Optimistic about the future of Africa.

@Andromeda2976 4 ай бұрын

Very informative, thankyou. Agree with the black 2 black investments grow for the African ecosystem. It´s often white folks investing and now is time for something new. Also the digital assets regulation for trusting a decent job and the consequences of scaling businesses since no one can look into the future, it´s always based on someone´s motivation, choices and dedication. Goodluck and all the blessings.

@efedan6583 5 ай бұрын

well done peace, ever blazing. God bless you for this work.

@musasibeko970 5 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen a piece of visuals more beautiful and inspiring. Well done guys!!!❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@ifeoluwaogunseye5535 20 күн бұрын

This was such an eye opening documentary, thank you peace.

@isyakubalaibrahim 5 ай бұрын

Great piece Peace, you have done well, congrats!

@danielemmanuel1747 3 ай бұрын

Great job to be honest. Thank you for documenting this.

@PeaceItimiofficial 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@danielemmanuel1747 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much. If you'd permit. I aim to share this with our community of students (university) in a movie watch during our bootcamp to serve as encouragement to the creatives and innovators amongst them.

@stanleychidebe2287 5 ай бұрын

The nostalgia...my God...inspired to see how much we have come thus far and still excited to see where we are going In the coming years. Infastructre isisnt all there yet but its getting better. Love this one Peace

@adeolaabdulramon9251 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this masterpiece. Leaders worth of emulating

@Alex-dt3nx 4 ай бұрын

Wow! I am impressed. This Doc is mind blowing. Well done Peace ✌🏿

@prosperityolorunfemi 5 ай бұрын

Highlight for me is how OO looks up anytime he wants to answer a question, as though seeking inspiration from a power above😂 I first read about OO recently in an article by Fuad Lawal on the backstory of Paystack, and i have to greatly celebrate his dedication and contribution to the growth of this ecosystem over the years, say the ones who with intentionality focused on this ecosystem, there's OO and Bosun. But truth is this is just about now, the big question just as asked in the video is what should we anticipate over the next 10 years? Do we anticipate Facebooks and Ubers from our country that'll go far beyond even African markets to dominate global markets or more press releases on funding milestones? I believe this video helps give a circumspect view of our situation and improves the prospect of our future, great kudos to the great team behind, both the known and the unknown. Great job Peace, your works and your ways always make me aspire to perspire...😁😁🙌🙌

@DesmondDuke-yo3xp 4 ай бұрын

Quite enlightening and educative ✨

@kennethobayuwana 5 ай бұрын

Kudos, peace, and to the entire team.

@tech_kracker 5 ай бұрын

This a thought provoking film. One that holds so many answers and I'm glad that I can come back here everytime that I have questions.

@oyinadebayo_ 5 ай бұрын

Peace the 🐐

@akgbolalekan 2 ай бұрын

Great to watch… Africa is really a gem.

@PeaceItimiofficial Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@patrickrealestate-8193 4 ай бұрын

28:52 Robert Smith was one of those that invested in paga

@dejiakomolafe 4 ай бұрын

This is beautiful. Thank you for creating this documentary.

@theafrioneshow 4 ай бұрын

Amazing and interesting to watch. Thank you Peace for putting this together and making sure this history is captured

@avikkycodes9929 4 ай бұрын

Wow Peace this is Amazing, this my first time seeing your work on youtube and being a developer, it a explains a lot from where i am coming from. thank you for this piece

@seundaniel3846 5 ай бұрын

Well done Peace, Joyce and the entire team! Can’t wait to see this

@emmanuelsimeon5358 4 ай бұрын

Love this 💕💕💕

@davidobembe5302 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing documentary. Lovely to see the OGs tell their story of how Nigeria's tech space has grown. I can imagine the amount of work needed to put this together. Big ups Peace 👍

@samuelolusesi 4 ай бұрын

Very informative and inspiring, thank you for this

@ogh0sa909 4 ай бұрын

This is great Peace, thank you! Amazing coverage. I’m still making my way through but would be hoping to hear how Nigeria ecosystem dealt with access to electricity and limited broadband.

@hussainaabdullahi7208 4 ай бұрын

Very well made documentary, really inspiring 👏

@BrightSante 5 ай бұрын

I can’t say much than say thank you for putting this together, this is wonderful,God bless you

@tressiene 5 ай бұрын

Can’t wait! 🎉

@abdulnasirmhafiz5925 Ай бұрын

so great, a story of inspiration..

@createwithcodingSalafi 5 ай бұрын

This is a really weldone documentary . It's like a giant podcast featuring many of the top ecosystem player in the Nigerian tech space. Quite nostalgic too.💯

@favourogbonda9369 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this documentary, i was told to come watch by my boss. So much to learn here.

@legenduzo 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for working on this, Peace.

@AmaraAdims 4 ай бұрын

I love this! Is quite educating and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

@israelbadakin 5 ай бұрын

One of the best Tech Documentary I've seen. So inspiring!❤

@belloahmed7138 5 ай бұрын

Clement Oyinlola posted the link to this video on his Whatsapp status, I was sooo engrossed till the end. I have been waiting for this kinda video forever. Missed this days of watching the inside of new startups from tech point. Kudos to Itimi and team. More of this 🎉🎉🎉