Maker Faire Africa edition 2009 (video)

August 28th, 2009 Posted in Art, Business, Events, General, Technology, Travel

Below is an excellent video documenting the recent inaugural Maker Faire Africa event held in Accra, Ghana. The event was organized as a a celebration of African ingenuity, innovation and invention, with strong participation by local makers. Find out more about the event and the upcoming 2010 Kenya edition at the official website here. A job well done by the organizers.

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