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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!
The Africa Bitcoin Conference returns for its 5th edition and we are celebrating this milestone in Blantyre, Malawi 🇲🇼
A new city, a growing tech community. A bigger conversation about Bitcoin in Africa.
Date: 2 - 5 December, 2026.
Blantyre get ready, we ABC #Bitcoin #Blantyre #Malawi #Africa
The Africa Bitcoin Conference returns for its 5th edition and we are celebrating this milestone in Blantyre, Malawi 🇲🇼
A new city, a growing tech community. A bigger conversation about Bitcoin in Africa.
Date: 2 - 5 December, 2026.
Blantyre get ready, we ABC #Bitcoin #Blantyre #Malawi #Africa
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We are excited to announce Erik Hersman @whiteafrican as one of the speakers at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Blantyre, Malawi.
Erik Hersman is the co-founder of Gridless, a company pioneering decentralized energy solutions through Bitcoin mining to electrify off-grid ca. With active renewable-powered sites in Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia, Gridless uses Bitcoin mining to monetize excess energy and build a financially sustainable path to rural electrification for the continent’s 600 million unconnected people. He is also the founder of Node, a Nairobi-based campus for AI, energy, and freedom tech, hosting an on-premises GPU cluster, solar generation, and a community of researchers and developers building sovereign infrastructure for the continent.
Erik has spent two decades building tech and infrastructure for Africa. He co-founded Ushahidi, the crisis-mapping platform now used worldwide; the iHub, Nairobi’s influential innovation hub; and BRCK, Africa’s largest public Wi-Fi platform. He writes and speaks regularly on Bitcoin, energy, and the future of Africa infrastructure.
Don’t miss any of his session at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
Afrobitcoin.org/tickets
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#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa
Erik Hersman is the co-founder of Gridless, a company pioneering decentralized energy solutions through Bitcoin mining to electrify off-grid ca. With active renewable-powered sites in Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia, Gridless uses Bitcoin mining to monetize excess energy and build a financially sustainable path to rural electrification for the continent’s 600 million unconnected people. He is also the founder of Node, a Nairobi-based campus for AI, energy, and freedom tech, hosting an on-premises GPU cluster, solar generation, and a community of researchers and developers building sovereign infrastructure for the continent.
Erik has spent two decades building tech and infrastructure for Africa. He co-founded Ushahidi, the crisis-mapping platform now used worldwide; the iHub, Nairobi’s influential innovation hub; and BRCK, Africa’s largest public Wi-Fi platform. He writes and speaks regularly on Bitcoin, energy, and the future of Africa infrastructure.
Don’t miss any of his session at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
Afrobitcoin.org/tickets
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#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa
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AFRICA, WHICH COUNTRY IS BRINGING THE ENERGY TO #ABC2026?
The countdown is ON! Blantyre is calling, and we want to know which countries are ready to show up, rep their flags and bring the energy to Africa Bitcoin Conference 2026.
🇳🇬 🇬🇠🇰🇪 🇿🇦 🇲🇼… WHO’S REPRESENTING?
Comment ow and rally your people! 👇🏾 Let’s see which country can bring the biggest wave of support, and which corners of Africa and beyond will be showing up in Blantyre. Tag someone who should represent your flag.
Blantyre, Malawi | 2–4 December 2026
#ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Africa #Blantyre
The countdown is ON! Blantyre is calling, and we want to know which countries are ready to show up, rep their flags and bring the energy to Africa Bitcoin Conference 2026.
🇳🇬 🇬🇠🇰🇪 🇿🇦 🇲🇼… WHO’S REPRESENTING?
Comment ow and rally your people! 👇🏾 Let’s see which country can bring the biggest wave of support, and which corners of Africa and beyond will be showing up in Blantyre. Tag someone who should represent your flag.
Blantyre, Malawi | 2–4 December 2026
#ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Africa #Blantyre
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Africa has untapped energy potential. Can Bitcoin help turn it into economic opportunity?
Join us on Friday, 30 October 2026, at 7 PM WAT for an X Space exploring how Bitcoin mining could unlock value from underutilised energy resources, support energy development, and create ies across Africa.
@proofofpaul @whiteafrican @Elliot_J_David @SoftJoule
Set your reminder and join the conversation live on X Spaces.
#ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Africa #Blantyre #Malawi

Join us on Friday, 30 October 2026, at 7 PM WAT for an X Space exploring how Bitcoin mining could unlock value from underutilised energy resources, support energy development, and create ies across Africa.
@proofofpaul @whiteafrican @Elliot_J_David @SoftJoule
Set your reminder and join the conversation live on X Spaces.
#ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Africa #Blantyre #Malawi

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Africa â‚żitcoin Conference retweeted
How is Bitcoin adoption progressing in Malawi? 🇲🇼
Bitcoin adoption in Malawi is still in its early stages, but grassroots activity is growing. There are challenges around infrastructure, awareness, access to exchanges and wallets, and regulatory clarity.
Bitcoin has portant needs, including financial inclusion and lower-cost remittances.
Some Key Projects Driving Bitcoin Adoption in Malawi:
🔷Bitcoin Boma Coalition — A not-for-profit organisation educating Malawians about Bitcoin’s economic, social and environmental benefits.
X handle: @BitcoinBoma
🔷Women of Satoshi Cooperative (WSC) — An initiative focused on Bitcoin education and financial sovereignty for women, while supporting sustainable circular economies.
X handle: @womenofsatoshi
🔷Open Study Hubs — Open Study Hubs are physical, decentralised Bitcoin learning spaces focused on local-language Bitcoin education, practical Bitcoin use powered by Machankura, onboarding families and merchants, training facilitators rather than influencers, and building village-level circular economies.
X handle: @RightOnTheTape
🔷BitDevs Malawi — BitDevs Malawi is a grassroots Bitcoin education and developer community bringing together students, developers, builders and curious learners through meetups and university programmes.
X handle: @Bitdevs_Malawi
These projects are helping lay the foundations for broader Bitcoin adoption in Malawi.
A major catalyst is the 5th Africa Bitcoin Conference (@AfroBitcoinOrg #ABC2026) in Blantyre (2–5 December 2026, expected 1,000+ attendees).
👇 Explore more African Bitcoin initiatives on the live directory:
directory.bitcoiners.africa
Bitcoin adoption in Malawi is still in its early stages, but grassroots activity is growing. There are challenges around infrastructure, awareness, access to exchanges and wallets, and regulatory clarity.
Bitcoin has portant needs, including financial inclusion and lower-cost remittances.
Some Key Projects Driving Bitcoin Adoption in Malawi:
🔷Bitcoin Boma Coalition — A not-for-profit organisation educating Malawians about Bitcoin’s economic, social and environmental benefits.
X handle: @BitcoinBoma
🔷Women of Satoshi Cooperative (WSC) — An initiative focused on Bitcoin education and financial sovereignty for women, while supporting sustainable circular economies.
X handle: @womenofsatoshi
🔷Open Study Hubs — Open Study Hubs are physical, decentralised Bitcoin learning spaces focused on local-language Bitcoin education, practical Bitcoin use powered by Machankura, onboarding families and merchants, training facilitators rather than influencers, and building village-level circular economies.
X handle: @RightOnTheTape
🔷BitDevs Malawi — BitDevs Malawi is a grassroots Bitcoin education and developer community bringing together students, developers, builders and curious learners through meetups and university programmes.
X handle: @Bitdevs_Malawi
These projects are helping lay the foundations for broader Bitcoin adoption in Malawi.
A major catalyst is the 5th Africa Bitcoin Conference (@AfroBitcoinOrg #ABC2026) in Blantyre (2–5 December 2026, expected 1,000+ attendees).
👇 Explore more African Bitcoin initiatives on the live directory:
directory.bitcoiners.africa
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Africa â‚żitcoin Conference retweeted
🇲🇼 Malawi, we're coming! ⚡
Applications are now OPEN for our Blantyre Lightning Developer Bootcamp!
📅 Nov 23–27, 2026
đź“Ť Blantyre, Malawi
Join us for 5 days of hands-on Bitcoin and Lightning development, practical workshops, open source contributions, and a final hackathon ing projects.
In partnership with @AfroBitcoinOrg , and @BitcoinBoma with support from @btrustteam , @HRF, and @afribitcoiners.
Ready to build? 👇
freerouting.africa/blantyre-light…
Applications are now OPEN for our Blantyre Lightning Developer Bootcamp!
📅 Nov 23–27, 2026
đź“Ť Blantyre, Malawi
Join us for 5 days of hands-on Bitcoin and Lightning development, practical workshops, open source contributions, and a final hackathon ing projects.
In partnership with @AfroBitcoinOrg , and @BitcoinBoma with support from @btrustteam , @HRF, and @afribitcoiners.
Ready to build? 👇
freerouting.africa/blantyre-light…
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3 DAYS LEFT TO SAVE 20% ON YOUR #ABC2026 TICKET
The countdown is on! Secure your ticket at 20% off before the offer expires and join us for the 5th Edition of the Africa Bitcoin Conference, happening 2–4 December 2026 in Blantyre, Malawi.
Get your ticket now: afrobitcoin.org/tickets/
Don’t miss out. See you in Blantyre.
#ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Africa #Malawi
The countdown is on! Secure your ticket at 20% off before the offer expires and join us for the 5th Edition of the Africa Bitcoin Conference, happening 2–4 December 2026 in Blantyre, Malawi.
Get your ticket now: afrobitcoin.org/tickets/
Don’t miss out. See you in Blantyre.
#ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Africa #Malawi
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BLANTYRE, WE’RE BRINGING THE HEAT!
Africa Bitcoin Conference is turning five, and we are celebrating in Malawi. Get ready for a week of big conversations, bold ideas, African culture and unforgettable experiences.
Blantyre, the countdown is on. Don’t just watch it happen, be r tickets now and join us for ABC2026. Bring your people, make your plans and get ready to experience Africa’s Bitcoin community coming together in Malawi.
Get your tickets today: afrobitcoin.org/tickets/
#ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Malawi #Blantyre
Africa Bitcoin Conference is turning five, and we are celebrating in Malawi. Get ready for a week of big conversations, bold ideas, African culture and unforgettable experiences.
Blantyre, the countdown is on. Don’t just watch it happen, be r tickets now and join us for ABC2026. Bring your people, make your plans and get ready to experience Africa’s Bitcoin community coming together in Malawi.
Get your tickets today: afrobitcoin.org/tickets/
#ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Malawi #Blantyre
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We are thrilled to announce OKIN as one of the speakers at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Blantyre, Malawi.
OKIN (Nikolai Tjongarero, MBA) @OKIN_17 is the Founder of OKIN.Ent, where he created EasySats and BTC Mining Namibia. A Namibian entrepreneur, musician, published poet, e was the first African podcaster paid in Bitcoin through the Podcasting 2.0 Value4Value protocol. He was named one of Africa’s Top 10 Most Impactful Bitcoiners in 2023 and 2024 and is the innovator of SovereignKey, a privacy-focused Bitcoin and FreedomTech solution.
OKIN has spoken at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Nairobi (2024) and Mauritius (2025), hosted sessions at Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town, and participated in major Bitcoin events, including BTC Prague 2026 and the Bitcoin Nairobi Conference 2026. He is committed to advancing Bitcoin education and developing FreedomTech solutions for Namibia and the wider African continent.
Don’t miss any of his sessions at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
Afrobitcoin.org/tickets
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#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa

OKIN (Nikolai Tjongarero, MBA) @OKIN_17 is the Founder of OKIN.Ent, where he created EasySats and BTC Mining Namibia. A Namibian entrepreneur, musician, published poet, e was the first African podcaster paid in Bitcoin through the Podcasting 2.0 Value4Value protocol. He was named one of Africa’s Top 10 Most Impactful Bitcoiners in 2023 and 2024 and is the innovator of SovereignKey, a privacy-focused Bitcoin and FreedomTech solution.
OKIN has spoken at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Nairobi (2024) and Mauritius (2025), hosted sessions at Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town, and participated in major Bitcoin events, including BTC Prague 2026 and the Bitcoin Nairobi Conference 2026. He is committed to advancing Bitcoin education and developing FreedomTech solutions for Namibia and the wider African continent.
Don’t miss any of his sessions at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
Afrobitcoin.org/tickets
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#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa

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FROM THE VERY FIRST EDITION TO OUR MILESTONE FIFTH: Btrust HAS BEEN PART OF THE JOURNEY.
Some partnerships are built over time. Others begin with a shared belief in a vision and grow stronger with every step.
Btrust @btrustteam has supported Africa Bitcoin Conference since its 26 its fifth consecutive edition as a sponsor.
That kind of consistency matters. It means standing behind a platform that brings together African Bitcoin builders, developers, educators, entrepreneurs and community leaders to exchange ideas, build connections and strengthen the ecosystem.
As we take ABC to Blantyre, Malawi, for our milestone fifth edition, we’re proud to recognise a partner that has been with us from day one.
Btrust, thank you for believing in this vision from the beginning and continuing to support the people building Africa’s Bitcoin future.
Blantyre, Malawi | 2–4 December 2026
#ABC2026 #Btrust #Bitcoin #Africa #Malawi

Some partnerships are built over time. Others begin with a shared belief in a vision and grow stronger with every step.
Btrust @btrustteam has supported Africa Bitcoin Conference since its 26 its fifth consecutive edition as a sponsor.
That kind of consistency matters. It means standing behind a platform that brings together African Bitcoin builders, developers, educators, entrepreneurs and community leaders to exchange ideas, build connections and strengthen the ecosystem.
As we take ABC to Blantyre, Malawi, for our milestone fifth edition, we’re proud to recognise a partner that has been with us from day one.
Btrust, thank you for believing in this vision from the beginning and continuing to support the people building Africa’s Bitcoin future.
Blantyre, Malawi | 2–4 December 2026
#ABC2026 #Btrust #Bitcoin #Africa #Malawi

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BITCOINERS, WE HAVE GOT ANOTHER LINEUP FOR YOU. LET’S TALK TACTICS!
Who gets benched? who deserves a spot? and what changes would you make to this lineup?
Drop your picks in the comments👇🏾 Let’s see what changes you would make.
ABC FEST | Blantyre, Malawi | 5 December 2026
#Bitcoin #Africa
Who gets benched? who deserves a spot? and what changes would you make to this lineup?
Drop your picks in the comments👇🏾 Let’s see what changes you would make.
ABC FEST | Blantyre, Malawi | 5 December 2026
#Bitcoin #Africa
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Happy 150th Anniversary, Blantyre.
150 years of history, growth, resilience and stories that continue to shape this city.
And this December, we get to bring the Africa Bitcoin Conference to your doorstep.
We’re honoured to be celebrating our milestone 5th edition in Blantyre. ference, we want to connect with the community, create opportunities and leave memories that last beyond the event.
Here’s to Blantyre, its people, and the next chapter.
Malawi, it’s your time to shine! 🇲🇼
#Blantyre150 #ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Africa
150 years of history, growth, resilience and stories that continue to shape this city.
And this December, we get to bring the Africa Bitcoin Conference to your doorstep.
We’re honoured to be celebrating our milestone 5th edition in Blantyre. ference, we want to connect with the community, create opportunities and leave memories that last beyond the event.
Here’s to Blantyre, its people, and the next chapter.
Malawi, it’s your time to shine! 🇲🇼
#Blantyre150 #ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Africa
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We are excited to announce Susie Violet Ward @DecentraSuze as one of the speakers at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Blantyre, Malawi.
Susie Violet Ward is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bitcoin Policy UK, a journalist and financial analyst specialising in Bitcoin. She writes for n policy, regulation, energy, privacy, surveillance and financial freedom.
She previously wrote My Two Sats, a dedicated Bitcoin column for City AM, covering Bitcoin, economics, mining, regulation, CBDCs, surveillance, digital freedom and adoption. Her work also spans financial markets, technology, digital identity and human rights, with a strong focus on the relationship between Bitcoin, state surveillance and financial control.
Don’t miss any of her session at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
Afrobitcoin.org/tickets
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#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa
Susie Violet Ward is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bitcoin Policy UK, a journalist and financial analyst specialising in Bitcoin. She writes for n policy, regulation, energy, privacy, surveillance and financial freedom.
She previously wrote My Two Sats, a dedicated Bitcoin column for City AM, covering Bitcoin, economics, mining, regulation, CBDCs, surveillance, digital freedom and adoption. Her work also spans financial markets, technology, digital identity and human rights, with a strong focus on the relationship between Bitcoin, state surveillance and financial control.
Don’t miss any of her session at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
Afrobitcoin.org/tickets
surl.li/yjsxxy
#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa
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We are excited to announce Lorraine Marcel @marcelorraine as one of the speakers at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Blantyre, Malawi.
Lorraine Marcel is an institution builder, ecosystem strategist, and Bitcoin advocate shaping Africa’s technology ecosystem. She is the Founder a Devs, and the Executive Director of Dada Hub, where she builds pathways for African women to participate in Bitcoin, open-source technology, and emerging technologies.
An international speaker and ecosystem builder, Lorraine works at the intersection of Bitcoin, financial infrastructure, open-source technology, AI, and African innovation. She connects global networks with African builders, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent to shape the technologies of the future.
Her work has been recognised by Forbes and CoinDesk. She was named Most Impactful African Bitcoiner in 2024 and ranked #97 on CCN’s Top 101 in Crypto.
Don’t miss any of her session at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
Afrobitcoin.org/tickets
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#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa

Lorraine Marcel is an institution builder, ecosystem strategist, and Bitcoin advocate shaping Africa’s technology ecosystem. She is the Founder a Devs, and the Executive Director of Dada Hub, where she builds pathways for African women to participate in Bitcoin, open-source technology, and emerging technologies.
An international speaker and ecosystem builder, Lorraine works at the intersection of Bitcoin, financial infrastructure, open-source technology, AI, and African innovation. She connects global networks with African builders, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent to shape the technologies of the future.
Her work has been recognised by Forbes and CoinDesk. She was named Most Impactful African Bitcoiner in 2024 and ranked #97 on CCN’s Top 101 in Crypto.
Don’t miss any of her session at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
Afrobitcoin.org/tickets
surl.li/yjsxxy
#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa

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ABC2026 IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK!
Your countdown to Blantyre starts here.
From travel tips to accommodation and tickets, we’ve answered your key questions to help you prepare for Africa Bitcoin Conference 2026.
Swipe through, save this post, and start getting ready. We’ll see , Malawi | 2–4 December 2026
Secure your ticket: afrobitcoin.org/tickets/
#ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Africa #Malawi #Blantyre
Your countdown to Blantyre starts here.
From travel tips to accommodation and tickets, we’ve answered your key questions to help you prepare for Africa Bitcoin Conference 2026.
Swipe through, save this post, and start getting ready. We’ll see , Malawi | 2–4 December 2026
Secure your ticket: afrobitcoin.org/tickets/
#ABC2026 #Bitcoin #Africa #Malawi #Blantyre
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We are excited to announce Eréndira Ramos @ErendiraRamosV as one of the speakers at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Blantyre, Malawi.
Eréndira Ramos is an international human rights lawyer with 15 years of experience across judicial institutions, multilateral organisations, he has advised Mexico’s Supreme Court and Federal Electoral Court and is the founder and CEO of Equitable Global Futures.
As a Barer Fellow at the University of Washington School of Law, she began building what has become her signature doctrinal contribution: the Right to a Sustainable Economy, an emerging legal framework arguing that debt-financed monetary expansion constitutes a structural violation of intergenerational equity under existing international human rights law.
She is also the author of four books and over 50+ peer-reviewed articles and chapters.
Don’t miss any of her session at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
Afrobitcoin.org/tickets
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#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa
Eréndira Ramos is an international human rights lawyer with 15 years of experience across judicial institutions, multilateral organisations, he has advised Mexico’s Supreme Court and Federal Electoral Court and is the founder and CEO of Equitable Global Futures.
As a Barer Fellow at the University of Washington School of Law, she began building what has become her signature doctrinal contribution: the Right to a Sustainable Economy, an emerging legal framework arguing that debt-financed monetary expansion constitutes a structural violation of intergenerational equity under existing international human rights law.
She is also the author of four books and over 50+ peer-reviewed articles and chapters.
Don’t miss any of her session at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
Afrobitcoin.org/tickets
surl.li/yjsxxy
#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa
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AFRICA, LET’S SETTLE THIS FOOD DEBATE.
Jollof? Injera? Pounded yam? Or something else entirely?
Which African country’s food are you most excited to taste at ABC FEST? And, more importantly, which country do you think has the BEST food?
🇳🇬 🇬🇠🇲🇼 🇰🇪 🇪🇹 🇿🇦 🇸🇳 🇺🇬 EVERYONE, COME NTRY👇
Amaryllis Hotel, Blantyre, Malawi | 5 December 2026
#ABC2026 #ABCFest #Blantyre #Africa

Jollof? Injera? Pounded yam? Or something else entirely?
Which African country’s food are you most excited to taste at ABC FEST? And, more importantly, which country do you think has the BEST food?
🇳🇬 🇬🇠🇲🇼 🇰🇪 🇪🇹 🇿🇦 🇸🇳 🇺🇬 EVERYONE, COME NTRY👇
Amaryllis Hotel, Blantyre, Malawi | 5 December 2026
#ABC2026 #ABCFest #Blantyre #Africa

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