Africa is truly a fascinating continent when it comes to history and culture- It is the inception of human evolution and civilization as well as the heritage of cultural diversity and wealth. With some of the most diverse customs, languages, and traditions in the world, the best way to appreciate the continent is to visit African countries, whether in physical or Virtual Reality.
To a significant extent, reality is a function of human perception and our various realities are being constantly modified by the evolution of the World Wide Web. Web 1.0 pioneered the early development of the internet with the introduction of internet concepts like HTML, URL, and HTTP. The second generation of the World Wide Web (Web 2.0) came subsequently as a paradigm shift from the first generation, introducing interactivity, social connectivity, and user-generated content. Today, we experience a lot of interactivity through Social Media platforms and social connectivity in 3D gaming and other Assisted/Augmented Reality displays. Web 3.0 is an offshoot of the former generation and it has heralded the emergence of Virtual Reality, Blockchain Technology, NFTs, and Cryptocurrencies- All of which now form the basis of the Metaverse.
The metaverse is “an integrated network of 3D virtual worlds.”- A virtual universe if you like. The Metaverse seeks to replicate our physical reality in Cyberspace that can be accessed through a Virtual Reality headset that employs eye movements, feedback controllers, and voice commands. The metaverse will usher in a new era of digital connectivity, Virtual Reality (VR) experiences, and e-commerce worldwide. Hence, following the mainstream adoption of the metaverse concept around the world, Iyobaland, Africa’s digital creative destination has created a platform that gives Africans the access and resources they need to unlock their creative firepower as well as guarantee commensurate value for their digital art creations.
Iyoba means the Mother of all sources of all life. Africa is the home of the human race and Iyoba Land is its representation in the metaverse. Iyoba Land is a unique Afrocentric metaverse, committed to ensuring the local representation of African digital ‘content creators’ in a growing global digital universe. Iyoba Land is an ingenious innovation for the preservation of our cultural heritage as Africans. It was founded by Ehi Binitie, a software consultant with over 20 years of experience in providing technology consulting to Global Fortune 500 companies. You can explore uniquely curated content from the continent to the world on Iyoba Land. Browse the African Metaverse and discover much more on the IyobaLand Instagram page @iyobaland and visit the website at Iyobaland.com.
Oftentimes, I wonder- “what would have become of our history and cultural heritage as Africans, if the details of some of the historical experiences of the Ancient Benin empire, for example, were not carved into wood and scribbled upon rocks ?”. We can now retrace our steps through history in a bid to understand our essence because of the meticulously sculpted crafts of ancient times. No wonder Africa is considered by far the richest continent in sculpted works.
To this day, some still argue indiscriminately that Ancient Africa lacked the technical skills needed to produce great art, and the cultural sophistication required to appreciate it, yet, these crafts are still being looted from our treasuries. Sculpting is antiquated, the Blockchain technology and others facilitating the metaverse have made it so. Now, the collection, storage, and exchange of artworks are now possible through Iyoba Land- The African Metaverse. Welcome to the Motherverse!
