Our Vision
New technologies have the potential to open up spaces for original voices and underrepresented stories. We envision a thriving and inclusive ecosystem where African artists and creative technologists build, use, and create in XR, the metaverse, AI, and immersive storytelling. We aim to contribute to shaping a global narrative that combats erasure and transcends the viewpoints of one small privileged segment of the population, fostering a more equitable, vibrant, and imaginative world.
Our Mission
Electric South contributes to building a robust storytelling ecosystem in Africa, grounded in immersive and interactive technologies. Committed to industry development, we create opportunities and resources for African artists and creative technologists through mentorship, labs, project funding, convenings, research, advocacy and field building. We work with the ecosystem of African creators, industry, civil society, and governments, bridging these diverse sectors to create an enabling environment for artists and technologists and to reshape the trajectory of emerging technologies.
