From grassroots ₿itcoin education to building real communities across Africa, the conversations on Bitcoin Africa Story Podcast have been powerful so far 🌍 We’ve hosted builders, educators, advocates, and entrepreneurs sharing how Bitcoin is creating opportunities and changing lives across the continent. If you’ve missed any episode, now’s the perfect time to catch up. YouTube Channel Link: http://youtube.com/@bitcoinafricastory_pod 🎥 Watch the full episodes on our YouTube channel and join the movement shaping Africa’s Bitcoin future.

Bitcoin is not coming to Nairobi; it has already been here 🔥 The Bitcoin Nairobi Conference, happening for the first time in East Africa, is bringing together curious minds from policymakers and banks to bitcoiners and non-coiners to learn, connect, and participate in the growing Bitcoin movement. One of the highlights of the conference is the Bitcoin Circular Economy Day, where attendees will visit the Afribit Kibera Bitcoin Circular Economy and see firsthand how people are using and interacting with Bitcoin in their daily lives. This conference is led by @Afribit Kibera , @Gorilla sats with partners including Trezor Academy, CapitalFMKenya, @Bitika, @Tando.me, Talo, and many more. The conference will be held at ASK Dome, Nairobi, and there will be lots of Bitcoin activities and pre-events. Get your tickets:

Bitcoin Nairobi Conference 2026

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Few hours to go 🔥 #Bitcoinpizzaday

Bitcoin changes you! Continuity can be in 2 ways: it could be the sector you found yourself in, or it could be staying in that sector even when it’s no longer the same project. The Orange Man shared insights on his growth from being a campus lead at ipayBTC to where he is now, and how this growth is continuing through Bitcoin Calabar. Watch the full 👇

In our latest episode of Bitcoin Africa Podcast, we had The Orange Man, a Bitcoin advocate and builder. He's building a Bitcoin community in Calabar, Nigeria called Bitcoin Unical and contributing to empowering young people with tech skills. A highlight of the conversation was how the team organized a Bitcoin bootcamp and are getting more students interested in Bitcoin and contributing to it, showcasing the power of grassroots efforts. Catch the full episode through the link:

🍕BITCOIN PIZZA DAY HANGOUT In 2010, 10,000 BTC was spent on 2 pizzas — today, it’s one of Bitcoin’s most legendary stories. Join us as we partner with Bitcoin Ikorodu to celebrate ₿itcoin Pizza Day with good pizza, great conversations, and community vibes. Whether you’re already into Bitcoin or just curious, come connect with builders, creators, and Bitcoin enthusiasts in Lagos. 📍 Domino’s Pizza, Sawmill – Ikorodu, Lagos 🗓 Friday, 22nd May 2026 ⏰ 2:00 PM WAT || 🎟 FREE ENTRY ➟ Register here (seats are limited): luma.com/81qn5056 Come curious. Leave orange-pilled 🍕₿

Today is the Day - Cohort 7 Graduation 🎓 What started as a Bitcoin education cohort became a journey of learning, growth, practical experience, and community building across Africa 🌍 Today, we celebrate the graduates of Cohort 7. ⏰ 5pm WAT | 4pm UTC 📍 X Spaces (set reminder) https://x.com/i/spaces/1pKkOyNOjpNKj Everyone is invited.

40 million Kenyans now have a Bitcoin Lightning address 🤯 They didn't sign up for one. They didn't download anything. It was already attached to the phone number. This is what Bitcoin adoption looks like when you stop waiting for people to come to Bitcoin and start meeting them where they already are. cc: @Tando.me Full story 👇

Kenya Just Gave 40 Million People a Bitcoin Address. The Rest of Africa Is Watching.

Tando linked every M-Pesa phone number in Kenya to a Bitcoin Lightning address. No signup. No app. Here is why this matters for Bitcoin adoption ac...

🎓 Cohort 7 Graduation Ceremony 🥳 This Friday, we celebrate the graduation of Cohort 7, students who spent weeks learning Bitcoin fundamentals, self-custody, Lightning, and real-world Bitcoin usage. ⏰ 5:00 PM (WAT) 📍 X Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1pKkOyNOjpNKj More than a graduation, it’s a celebration of education, growth, and a stronger Bitcoin future in Africa. Everyone is invited 🧡

Tumelo is building from the grounds-up for Bitcoin adoption. Take a few minutes and watch the full discussion. Link below 👇

“The system takes at every step… deposits, withdrawals, even receiving money, then inflation takes the rest. This is why Bitcoin matters.” — Tumelo Hika (@Scarlette_Tumelo) Bitcoin offers another way... 🎬 Watch the full episode:

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From a township in South Africa to building a real Bitcoin community. In this episode of the Bitcoin Africa Story Podcast, Tumelo Hika (@Scarlette_Tumelo) shares how she’s navigating life and business using Bitcoin—and how her journey is creating real impact in her community. She didn’t just adopt Bitcoin. She’s actively pushing it forward: - Building a women-focused Bitcoin conference — Blooming Women Empowerment Conference ZA - Growing grassroots adoption with Bitcoin Flagship & Bitcoin Sisonke - Contributing to Bitcoin Africa Story This is what Bitcoin looks like on the ground... Real people. Real stories. Real impact. 🎬 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/1iBUmcfKxrI

Bitcoin always wins over fiat.

In 2010, Gavin Andresen gave away 5 BTC (worth ~$500K today) to anyone who solved a simple CAPTCHA. It was Bitcoin’s first big onboarding experiment. Now Block is Bringing Back the Legendary 2010 Bitcoin Faucet ⟶ btc.day

Hey fam Today, we continue with Cohort 7 — Session 6 Chapter 5: Introduction to Bitcoin Facilitators: - Speaker: Tumelo Hika (@Scarlette_Tumelo) - Co-host: Goodluck Okolo This is where it all starts… Your introduction to Bitcoin and why it matters in today’s world cc: @My First Bitcoin

Cohort 7: Session 4 is underway 🔥 📚Chapter 3: What’s Fiat Money & Who Controls It Facilitators: - Blaise Peter founder of @Bitcoin for sports and fitness - Co-Host: Goodluck Okolo We’re diving deep into fiat money, who controls it, and why it matters in today’s world.

How do you scale Bitcoin adoption across an entire continent without a dev team? You build with AI 🤖 @PoWBoT is live, paying merchants from across Africa for real-world "Proof of Work" transactions over Lightning with 96% approval rate, built by @Bitcoin Ubuntu ⚡ who had never written code before. Full story on the bot and the CBAF community 👇

PoWBoT: How a Non-Programmer Built an AI-Assisted Tool That's Paying Bitcoin Merchants Across Africa

PoWBoT is a Telegram bot built by Glenn Jooste of Bitcoin Ubuntu, a non-programmer, using AI tools in a few weeks, that automatically verifies and ...

Cohort 7 Session 2 is Underway 🔥 Topic: What is money and why do wee need it. cc: @My First Bitcoin

Most people use money every day but don’t understand it. Starting March 23rd, 2026, the Bitcoin Education Program teaches the basics of money and Bitcoin across Africa and beyond. Register now:

BITCOIN AFRICA STORY – COHORT 7 DIPLOMA REGISTRATION FORM