
Brian Afande
Co-founder and CEO - BlackRhino VR
Board Member, Global Future Council on the Future of the Metaverse at the World Economic Forum
Brian Afande is a creative technologist and agent of change dedicated to accelerating the adoption of XR technologies across Africa. He envisions a future where young Africans are not just consumers of technology but pioneers of innovation, shaping the continent’s technological evolution.
With a mission rooted in designing, democratizing, demystifying, and deploying XR, Brian is equipping the next generation with essential skills to drive economic transformation.
By fostering new ideas, business models, and job creation, he is positioning Africa’s youth at the forefront of global technological advancement, ensuring they actively shape their own futures.
Co-founder and CEO – BlackRhino VR
Board Member, Global Future Council on the Future of the Metaverse at the World Economic Forum
Brian Afande is a creative technologist and agent of change dedicated to accelerating the adoption of XR technologies across Africa. He envisions a future where young Africans are not just consumers of technology but pioneers of innovation, shaping the continent’s technological evolution.
With a mission rooted in designing, democratizing, demystifying, and deploying XR, Brian is equipping the next generation with essential skills to drive economic transformation.
By fostering new ideas, business models, and job creation, he is positioning Africa’s youth at the forefront of global technological advancement, ensuring they actively shape their own futures.

