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Afropolitan
A network state around African art, finance, tech, health, energy, sports, and media.
What is Afropolitan?
Afropolitan is an emerging digital nation for Africans and the diaspora, aiming to enable abundant lives through community, culture, and economic opportunities.
The Afropolitan network is a curator of Black and African:
- Talent.
- Culture.
- Capital.
- Information.
- Experiences.
History
The Afropolitan digital nation plan was launched around 2021.
In 2022, it raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding from investors including Balaji Srinivasan, the founder of Network School.
It expanded through Afropolitan Cities, organizing city tours and takeovers, such as the T.I.A. Ghana Tour in 2025.
Location
Afropolitan is primarily digital and global, with a focus on Africa.
Duration
Afropolitan is a permanent digital network, with temporary physical events and tours lasting from days to weeks.
T.I.A. Ghana was a 1 week tour.
Pricing
- Digital passport NFTs: starting at WETH 0.0027 on OpenSea.
- Event tickets: $0-$200, depending on the event.
- Tours: $3,500-$4,500 including accommodation and activities.
The original Afropolitan Citizen NFT has been sold out.
Reviews
“ The onboarding process was seamless. ” Agbona, Co-Founder and CEO at Finna
Just got my Afropass, the onboarding process was seamless, user experience and the interface were on point.
How can you get involved?
- Become an Afropolitan Citizen.
- Attend upcoming events and city tours.
- Subscribe to the newsletter on the website.
FAQs
What is the goal of Afropolitan?
To build a network state enabling Africans and the diaspora to achieve abundance through community, economic tools, and eventual physical territories.
Who is Afropolitan for?
Africans and the diaspora, interested in art, finance, tech, culture, health, sports, energy, and media, seeking aligned opportunities.
What events does Afropolitan host?
Networking meetups, city tours, cultural takeovers, and professional gatherings connecting the diaspora.
Is Afropolitan only digital?
It starts digital but plans physical nodes like charter cities governed by the network.
How much has Afropolitan raised?
$2.1 million pre-seed, in 2022.