Why Africa Blockchain Festival fellowship matters

Panelists at the Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, themed: “From Hype to Impact: What Blockchain Is Really Doing for Africa.” From left are Blockchain, P2P & Fintech Leader Sunny Imoh; crypto and business content creator from Kenya Mumo James; the Rwanda Blockchain Association Chairman, Norbert Haguma; Product Engineer at VIFILABS, Elias Hezron; and Yellow Card Country Manager Lily Ngarambe. The session explored how blockchain is moving beyond hype to deliver practical solutions and impact across Africa. PHOTO | COURTESY