Thandile Fikeni, CEO of WIB Group, has collaborated with global creative director Xander Pratt to establish the Nomadhood in Africa platform.
The two announced their partnership on the sidelines of Russia’s 8th Eastern Economic Forum, which is now underway, through participation in the Friends for Leadership network of next-generation leaders and entrepreneurs created by Dr. Roman Chukov.
The Platform is the first for digital nomads to digitally experience Africa through first-hand community experiences, experiencing not only tourist places but also secret destinations for the next generation traveller.
Deemed as Ambassador of Tourism, Culture and Peace, Pratt is a multidimensional Zimbabwean musician, fashion designer, creative director, and exhibiting artist who was originally living in Melbourne, Australia, but is now based in Morocco.
Fikeni, on the other hand, is the CEO of WIB Group, a Johannesburg-based technology company that creates digital solutions to problems in the healthcare, public transportation, and security sectors.
Currently, WIB Group is focusing on digitising municipal and healthcare services in Southern Africa.
WIB is backed by the Empire Partner Foundation is an NPO seeking to empower youth to build South Africa and Africa through technology by solving key socio-economic challenges affecting the public.
Fikeni and Pratt are now collaborating to promote Africa through the metaverse, saying that they will play a crucial role in unlocking the technology’s potential and empowering the continent.
Fikeni stated yesterday from Russia that the collaboration will empower businesses, foster innovation, and position Africa as a powerful participant on the world arena.
“The need for digitisation in Africa is not merely a choice; it is an imperative,” he explained. “It is our job to harness the potential of our rich and diverse continent for the benefit of all.
“Let us move forward with determination, knowing that we have the power to change things. We can ensure that Africa not only joins but thrives in the digital era, realising its full potential and securing a brighter future for all through collaborative action, innovation, and a dedication to progress,” Fikeni said.
Pratt added: “Art is a universal language, and with the power of technology, we can bring the power back to the global south, through tourism, culture and arts.”
