The Creatives Using AI to Break Stereotypes and Shape The Continent’s Future

TTYBrand Africa Magazine proudly unveils Issue 7, a powerful exploration of how African artists are harnessing artificial intelligence to reimagine culture, challenge stereotypes, and shape the continent’s future through bold, digital expression.

At the heart of this shift is Malik Afegbua, a filmmaker and creative technologist who is reshaping what it means to tell African stories in the digital age.
From his viral Elder Series, which used AI to reimagine African elders in regal, futuristic fashion, to his work on Makemation, Africa’s first AI-centered feature film. His work sparked global dialogue about inclusivity and challenging ageism.

Also on the cover is Vlady Dupuy [Wuh.ey] the Franco-Togolese visual artist and Ai researcher redefining how we see African identity. Through dreamlike visuals layered with symbolism, fashion, and ancestral motifs, Wuh.ey uses AI not to erase tradition but to expand it. His viral image of gold mask-inspired grillz sparked global conversation, bridging digital art and deep cultural resonance.

“With tools like generative visuals, custom AI models, and speculative design, artists like Malik and Vlady Dupuy are pushing back against erasure and offering new visions of Africa that are unapologetically bold and future-facing,” They’re reclaiming space, rewriting narratives, and empowering the next generation of African storytellers to dream in their own dialects.

Issue 7 is a celebration of innovation , identity, legacy and liberation. A new generation of African storytellers who are merging technology with tradition to create art that is reshaping the African narratives and representation. 

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