The Rise of African Tech Hubs: Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape Town Are Building the Next Silicon Valley

African tech hubs are experiencing explosive growth. Lagos (Nigeria) leads in fintech with Flutterwave and Paystack. Nairobi (Kenya) dominates mobile money innovation. Cape Town (South Africa) hosts thriving SaaS startups. Combined African tech ecosystem attracted $5B+ in 2025 venture capital. Young population (median age 19), mobile-first adoption, and leapfrogging legacy systems create unique opportunities.