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The Illinois State Museum has taken a significant step towards cultural restoration by returning over 30 stolen artifacts, known as vigango, to the Mijikenda people in Kenya. The sacred wooden memorial statues hold great spiritual importance for the Mijikenda ethnic group as they serve as a tribute to their ancestors.

Read more: https://gianthypes.com/illinois-state-museum-returns-stolen-vigango-artifacts-to-kenya-a-step-towards-cultural-restoration

Illinois State Museum Returns Stolen Vigango Artifacts to Kenya: A Step Towards Cultural Restoration - GiantHypes Projects The Illinois State Museum has taken a significant step towards cultural restoration by returning over 30 stolen artifacts, known as vigango, to […]

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Calling all visionary artists and cultural practitioners! Are you passionate about challenging dominant historical and social narratives through the power of culture? The Mentorship Award: Moving Narratives is your opportunity to make an impact!

Moving Narratives, a pilot programme by the Prince Claus Fund & The British Council, aims to amplify artistic and creative practices that reshape our understanding of the past and shape our visions of the future. By questioning one-sided historical accounts and centering the perspectives of marginalized communities, this program seeks to address social inequalities and forge connections with emancipatory movements.

Programme Highlights:
- 12 socially and politically engaged artists and cultural practitioners will be selected
- 4 experienced mentors will guide and inspire the cohort
- Interactive workshops, reading groups, and peer-to-peer review sessions will foster collaboration
- The cohort will create a joint project in the form of a printed publication and an online platform
- Each participant will receive a €10,000 award to support their proposed project or body of work

Eligibility:
- Applicants must reside and work in eligible countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, or Eastern Europe
- Must have 7–15 years of relevant professional experience
- Proficiency in English is required due to the nature of the mentorship program

Don't miss this incredible opportunity! The deadline for submissions is 10 August 2023 at 23:59 CEST.

Apply here: https://princeclausfund.awardsplatform.com

Six companies making it easier for Africans to send money globally!

Sending money in and out of Africa has been a challenge, but these innovative companies are rewriting the rules! Check out the game-changers below:

1. LemFi (Formerly Lemonade Finance):
Founded in 2020 as Lemonade Finance, LemFi is a digital bank catering to the African diaspora. The platform issues multi-currency accounts to users, allowing them to receive payments from abroad, convert them to local currency, and either store the funds in the app or transfer them to their bank accounts. With a presence in the U.K. and Canada, LemFi now enables money transfers to 10 African countries, including Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and the Republic of Benin, boasting over 100,000 users.

2. Leatherback:
Launched in January 2022, Leatherback is an African neo bank offering global banking solutions to businesses and individual customers. It provides multi-currency bank accounts, making it easy for users to send money to and from African countries, as well as facilitating payments between its operational markets in the U.K., Europe, Canada, the U.S., and India.

3. :
Originally a local money transfer startup, Nala pivoted to facilitating cross-border transactions in 2021. Now enabling payments from the U.K., U.S., and recently the EU to five African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania, Nala is integrated with Apple Pay and Google Pay. Having raised over $10 million in funding, the company is expanding its services to more African nations.

4. Eversend:
Founded in 2017 and launched in 2019, Eversend is a comprehensive payments platform offering cross-border payments, virtual cards, currency exchange, and crypto buying and selling. With impressive growth, the company now supports nine currencies, operates across seven countries, and serves over 400,000 users. Eversend's mission is to simplify international transactions for Africans.

5. Chipper Cash:
Founded by Ham Serunjogii and Maijid Fiifi Moujaled in 2018, Chipper Cash aims to make cross-border payments as easy as sending a text. With substantial funding of $337.2 million across seven rounds, the company is now valued at $2 billion. Chipper Cash serves over 5 million users, allowing them to send money to 21 African countries, including Malawi and Ethiopia.

6. Send by Flutterwave:
Launched in December 2022, Send by Flutterwave is a cross-border remittance product by Flutterwave. Users from the U.S., U.K., and 19 European countries, including Belgium, Germany, and Malta, can send money to seven African countries, such as Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa.

Let's celebrate these trailblazers for making financial services accessible for Africans everywhere! Follow them for the latest updates on their groundbreaking journey!

Credit: Rest of World

Discover the Explosive Growth of Africa's Fintech Industry!

Dive into our latest piece on how this vibrant continent is set to revolutionize the future of finance. - https://gianthypes.com/africa-poised-to-lead-fintech-revolution-a-detailed-look-at-the-continents-explosive-growth-potential

Africa Poised to Lead Fintech Revolution: A Detailed Look at the Continent's Explosive Growth Potential - GiantHypes Projects Africa is set to take center stage as the fastest-growing region in the fintech industry, with an explosive surge in revenue, according […]

Opportunity! Startup Wise Guys is now accepting applications for its SaaS Accelerator Program in Africa!

Are you a local SaaS company in Africa looking to overcome challenges and achieve success? Look no further! The SaaS Accelerator Africa program by Startup Wise Guys is here to help you thrive.

As a participant in this program, you'll gain access to valuable resources, specialized mentoring, and top-notch support from industry experts.

One of the program's greatest strengths is its extensive network, connecting you with like-minded founders, professionals, and investors. Forge valuable alliances and partnerships that will fuel your growth journey.

They are primarily seeking early-stage digital B2B SaaS firms in English-speaking East and West Africa, with a focus on FinTech, AgriTech, and ClimaTech. If your team is strong, you have initial traction, and you're ready to make a significant impact, they want to hear from you!

And here's the cherry on top: selected participants will have the opportunity to receive up to €100K for equity investment (€70K cash + €30K program), with the potential for follow-on investment.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! The application period closes on September 7th, 2023. Visit their website to apply and find more information about the program. - https://startupwiseguys.com/all-programs/saas-accelerator-program-africa/

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