Artivism Reloaded: Women Using AR & VR to Tell Untold African Stories

In the heart of a rapidly digitising Africa, a new wave of storytellers is emerging—armed not with brushes or pens, but with headsets, code, and creative fire. Across the continent, women are reimagining artivism—the blend of art and activism—through augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), using these immersive technologies to amplify voices, revive suppressed histories, and craft new cultural narratives that challenge global stereotypes. This is Artivism Reloaded—a movement that merges technological innovation with deeply rooted African storytelling traditions, led by women who are r