Beaming light on African startups, founders, operators and their back stories. Host @_geraldblack
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23 Feb 2024
Launching - Discovering Tech Destinations Across Africa
Africa is not just a continent; it's a pulsating hub of innovation, a burgeoning landscape where technology is redefining possibilities.
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Some moments from the latest edition of Tech Connect Lagos X Namibia Documentary Premiere
Amazing people in one room.
Grateful to everyone who came through and contributed to the energy in the room.
Cheers to more conversations and collaborations.
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Shoutout to @clevabanking for supporting Tech Connect Lagos.
Appreciate you for backing community, collaboration, and the spaces where meaningful ecosystem connections happen.
#TechConnect #XConnectAfrica #BackendStudio
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Huge thanks to Lua AI for supporting the latest edition of Tech Connect Lagos.
We appreciate partners helping create meaningful conversations and stronger connections across Africa’s tech ecosystem.
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Big appreciation to Antler Nigeria for supporting the latest edition of Tech Connect Lagos.
We’re grateful for partners who believe in building meaningful connections and strengthening Africa’s tech ecosystem through community and collaboration.
Looking forward to more impact.
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Backend by Gerald Black retweeted
May 18
Gerald Black’s “Between Destinations” Turns Lens on Namibia’s Rising Tech Ecosystem
Click on the link to read more on our website: techpression.com/gerald-blac…
#Tech #tech
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Throwback to last month at @Latitude59 in Kenya, where we screened an excerpt from our Namibia Tech Ecosystem documentary part of the #DiscoveringNewTechDestinationsAcrossAfrica documentary series and followed it up with a fireside conversation.
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This documentary was created in partnership with @clevabanking, a global banking platform enabling seamless cross-border financial services for Africans and African businesses, and supported by @basecampNA, a community-driven innovation hub backing founders and builders.
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17 Dec 2025
At @Latitude59, Kenya, we premiered a preview of our Namibia Tech Ecosystem Documentary, a part of the #DiscoveringNewTechDestinationsAcrossAfrica series, taking Africa’s innovation story from the field to a global audience of founders, operators, and ecosystem leaders.
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17 Dec 2025
When it comes to storytelling, we are committed!
#BackendSeries #BackendByGeraldBlack #Latitude59 #AfricaTech #TechEcosystems #DocumentingInnovation #NamibiaTech #TechInAfrica #DiscoveringNewTechDestinationAcrossAfrica #DNTDAA
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3 Dec 2025
Backend Series is heading to Nairobi!
Our Chief Storyteller, @_GeraldBlack, will be hosting a 10-minute preview screening of the Namibia Tech Ecosystem Documentary at @Latitude59, Kenya, adding our perspective to a gathering built for founders and innovators
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3 Dec 2025
rewriting Africa’s tech narrative. We ofcourse be spotlighting stories that rarely make the stage, the real work, the quiet trials, and the breakthroughs pushing this continent's tech ecosystem forward.
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3 Dec 2025
If you are be in Nairobi, let’s connect at the Latitude59 event and explore what’s next.
#BackendSeries #BackendByGeraldBlack #Latitude59 #Tech #TechInAfrica #DiscoveringNewTechDestinationAcrossAfrica #DNTDAA
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17 Oct 2025
We’re excited to have been a media partner for the Africa to Paris Trade Mission 2025, a gathering that brought together African founders, investors, and business leaders to explore new pathways for collaboration, trade, and expansion through Paris 🇫🇷.
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17 Oct 2025
Paris was a powerful reminder that when vision meets ecosystem support, the world doesn’t just notice, it listens.
#BackendSeries #BackendByGeraldBlack #AfricaToParis #TradeMission2025 #AfricanFounders #InnovationStories #GlobalEcosystem #TechInAfrica #DocumentingInnovation
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