Digital Exhibit
The Leading Ladies of Zambia
Those who walked before us and those to come. Those who wore red clay masks and rested their heads on bended knees. Those who washed the cowry bead and swung the snuff cup. Those who weaved the baskets and wrapped the cloth. Those who fought for peace and danced to the drum.
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What is SummitShare?
SummitShare stands as a pioneering digital platform dedicated to the repatriation of African cultural artifacts. Bridging the past and present, it serves as a beacon of hope and a testament to the resilience of African heritage, utilizing technology to reclaim, celebrate, and share the rich tapestry of Africas history with the world.
ChallengesinCulturalHeritageRepatriation
Cultural artifacts face profound challenges that extend beyond their physical displacement. Decontextualization, complex legal frameworks, and slow repatriation processes have systematically disconnected African communities from their historical treasures.
The colonial legacy continues to obstruct meaningful cultural restoration, leaving artifacts isolated from their original contexts and communities.
Bridging Cultural Gaps
SummitShare addresses the challenges of the repatriation effort through three innovative approaches:
Digital Accessibility
We transcend geographical barriers by creating immersive digital experiences.
Restoring Context
Our exhibits restore the historical and cultural context of artifacts.
Community Empowerment
We generate direct financial support for cultural preservation and heritage communities.
Virtual Exhibits and Immersive Experiences
Our interactive exhibits leverage 3D technologies and virtual reality to create engaging cultural experiences. Each exhibit transforms digital spaces into rich, contextual narratives.
Our ticketing and revenue-sharing systems not only provide access but also generate direct financial support for cultural preservation and ensure sustainable development of heritage communities.
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THE LEADING LADIES EXHIBIT
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Piloting Heritage-Linked Revenue and the Road Ahead
After months of collaboration, travel, co-design, and real-world testing, SummitShare’s first report is out. It marks the culmination of a unique pilot: connecting digital exhibitions with direct, revenue sharing to the communities whose heritage forms the heart of the exhibit.
AnnouncementUpdateBringing Zambian History to Life
SummitShare launched The Leading Ladies of Zambia, a digital exhibit showcasing six historic Zambian women, blending heritage and technology.
UpdateNarrativeDigital Repatriation
SummitShare is a digital heritage initiative founded by Mulenga Kapwepwe, Thomas Gondwe, Nhyira Amofa-Sekyi, and Mario Jere. It uses blockchain technology to preserve cultural artifacts and reconnect them with their origins. The platform’s Leading Ladies exhibit celebrates six trailblazing Zambian women, offering 3D artifact models linked to their historical contexts.
NarrativeAnnouncementWhat is SummitShare?
A vehicle for collaboration in digital repatriation and preservation of African culture
NarrativeDocumentationDonations Policy
SummitShare values transparency in managing donations, ensuring community and project support via secure blockchain transactions.
PolicyOur Partners
SummitShare partners aid our vision of repatriation and history reclamation for a new generation
NarrativeA Milestone Meeting: French Embassy
SummitShare's 2023 concluded with a pivotal meeting at the French embassy in Zambia, paving the way for future collaborations.
UpdateNext Steps
With the release of the SummitShare website, we are a step closer in the right direction. After much research and iterations, we are going live. But this is just one step to mark the commencement of another one. We are now preparing to have an exhibit, which will serve as the demo and application of our technology.
AnnouncementApplication Documentation Guidelines
This document outlines the structure and expectations for the documentation for contributors.
DocumentationExploring CC Art Gallery
SummitShare's visit to CC Art Gallery in Lusaka provided valuable insights into art curation and gallery operations.
UpdateSummitShare's Artistic Journey
SummitShare engages with the Artists Collective to explore creative processes and discuss the future of art in Africa.
UpdateWeb3Bridge Lagos 2023
Research trip to Lagos, Nigeria, explored developer community collaboration and innovative ideas
UpdateDevConnect Istanbul
SummitShare, embarked on its journey and development of the current version that is currently known under the Ethereum Foundation's Next Billion project. Representing the fourth cohort, one of the core team members, Mulenga Kapwewe, played a pivotal role in its development. The culmination of these efforts was showcased at the annual Ethereum event, DevConnect, held in Istanbul during the last quarter of 2023.
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Our Partners and Supporters
A big Thank you to our dedicated partners who have helped bring our vision to life.
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