There’s a lot of hype around AI globally, but I wonder if Africa’s startup ecosystem is chasing the wrong thing. Should we be pouring resources into AI when basic infrastructure, digital literacy, and scalable business models are still major hurdles?

Sure, AI can optimize operations, improve decision-making, and create new products, but is the continent ready to adopt it at scale? Or are there more urgent problems that tech should solve first?

I’d love to hear perspectives from founders, engineers, and investors: Are AI startups in Africa genuinely impactful, or are we riding a global wave that doesn’t fit our context?