The time has come when reality feels like a dream, and the dream gradually transforms into reality. In the world on the edge of breakdown by the new wave of the pandemic, when everything seems so wobbly, the existential concerns become a natural topic of leisure-time reflection. One of the evident solutions to the problem is transhumanism – the enhancement of human nature up to the extent when all human flaws cease to exist, releasing humans from all fear of existential concerns. While it might seem like a utopia just a few years back, nowadays it progressively enters the realm of normality, demonstrating in practice how the evolution of technology could transform human lives.

To make these concepts practically accessible, there comes a need for the creation of virtual space convergent with the physical reality as we know it. Metaverse serves this purpose perfectly – as a 3D virtual space, it craves interactive engagement of all participants; however, it is not yet an immersive space, unlike that of Augmented Reality (AR). For that purpose, AfroDroids has a purpose of initiating something genuinely grandiose: with the help of NFTs, a rising sector on the DeFi horizon, it aims to spread the ownership of unique individual tokens across the space of participants, opening the veil of transhumanism reality for them.

Afrodroids story is simplistic yet complicated. Esther Eze who is credited as the creator and writer of this story weaves a tale of a world that can be redeemed by creating a unique union between man and machine. A way to avoid the singularity of AI.

 Behind the AfroDroids concept lies something else unquenchably authentic: the attempt to give a community of talented artists in Africa to realize their natural endowments, as well as give African girls an opportunity to live a better life due to the 20% charity donation to The Dream Nurture Foundation.

Fascinated by the concept of AfroDroids and the way it could transform the world, I approached Owo, creator of AfroDroids, and Esther Eze the business manager. During the interview, we spoke about the idea of transhumanism in practice, as well as discussed the ways AfroDroids could contribute to the prosperity of humankind.


Could you tell us a bit more about the mission of AfroDroids? What is the social goal of your company?

Esther: We’re an NFT project, so our goals are constantly in iteration, but some of them all have something to do with freedom. For Owo to make art every day for the next 50 years until we no longer physically can. 

- To forge partnerships and collaborations with other artists. 

- To enable other artists gain more control over their art.


What can substantiate your geographical focus on Africa? What are the opportunities you’ve recognized on that continent?

Owo Anietie: Esther and I are both Nigerians who came from nothing and the opportunities we see are innumerable, which is why the very first thing we did upon launch was to find a charity and write 20% into our smart contract. We donated half a million naira to an all-girls charity and with this money, they have been able to build a school, a shelter, and get laptops for the girls. Esther in fact helped them get a vendor. Nigeria is known as a home for talented individuals and we are interested in nurturing and growing talent where we see it.


What role does the idea of transhumanism play in the narrative of AfroDroids? In the face of the looming pandemic threat, do you think we will ever have a chance to experience this concept first-hand?

Esther Eze: I wrote that as a myth actually, as fiction. Just to be consumed in the films we hope to make. I’d done no research on the concept when we put that on our website and I wrote the trailer. It was much later that I realized that the idea had a name and I was totally shocked. 


Why has Metaverse been chosen as your core playground? How far are you going to progress with Augmented Reality in the upcoming years?

Owo Anietie: We have a land in something called Cryptovoxels and Decentraland. These are places where you can have fun, party, all while at home. We’re a Web3 project and it’s only right that we use Web3 tools.


Drone drop and NFTs – how are these two interlinked? In general, what role is given to NFTs within the AfroDroids framework?

Esther Eze: Our project is one that uses a popular idea, Robot…Droids. The drones are what our AfroDroids will use for transport. Kind of like a familiar or the batmobile. So it’s a gift that we’re giving to everyone who’s bought and who owns an AfroDroid.


It seems AfroDroids and The Dream Nurture Foundation are collaborating. What’s the motivation behind your close engagement?

Esther Eze: We’re not collaborating, they are the charity that received the 20% out of AfroDroids proceeds.


Speaking about the tokenomics of AfroDroids – are there any plans of launching a native asset?

Owo Anietie: Buy AfroDroids and see.


Please tell me more about the possibilities for community engagement on AfroDroids. Any special initiatives planned for the future?

Owo Anietie: Of course, they are lots of special initiatives planned, but they are better articulated in the roadmap section of our website: https://www.afrodroids.io


And to conclude – what is the long-term vision of your company? Which practical steps will help you to realize it?

Esther Eze: We have an amazing team working on this, and we are hoping to make Owo Anietie a household brand as well as democratizing NFTs in Nigeria and Africa. We have already achieved so much in a little time. We can do so much more in the future and we are ready for it.

Owo Anietie: I have a team of Avengers and we are building. Thank you for having us.