Binance Partners Jokkolabs for Blockchain Awareness and Education in Francophone Africa

Binance has announced it is partnering with Jokkolabs, one of Africa’s first social impact hubs to launch a blockchain awareness and education programme throughout communities in Francophone Africa.

This was made known by Changpeng Zhao (known more commonly by his initials “CZ”), the founder and CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, during his recent visit to the Ivory Coast and Senegal as part of his tour to connect with Binancians across the world and collaborate with policymakers.

The partnership will involve a monetary donation for community education workshops to increase blockchain literacy and skills. Binance aims to build the fintech community across the Francophone Africa region, ensuring enthusiasts are empowered to build blockchain solutions and solve real-world problems.

CZ said, “Together, we will reinforce the region as a hub of blockchain innovation and entrepreneurship.”

The CEO’s stay in the region involved meetings with Alassane Dramane Ouattara, President of Ivory Coast and Macky Sall, President of Senegal, amongst others.

Changpeng expressed the company’s commitment to collaborating with policymakers in Africa as well as highlighting blockchain’s importance to the financial economy. “Africa is primed for crypto adoption as blockchain provides financial accessibility not currently available to lots of Africans”, CZ said.

CZ’s visit comes a week after the announcement of Binance’s partnership with Senegalese Khaby Lame, the most-followed creator on TikTok. It also comes a few months after Binance’s sponsorship of AFCON, the largest international football championship in Africa, showing Binance’s commitment to driving blockchain adoption within the region.