On September 26, 2008, the Surprising Africa Special took place at the Picnic Crossmedia week in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This one day event put the spotlight on the vibrant and fast moving technological and creative developments from cities across Africa.

Video by Africanews on YouTube

This video shows some of the speakers during this event. They give their opinion about the most exiting new developments in Africa.

Butterfly Works and SICA were the presenters of the Surprising Africa Special at Picnic 2008. Also see: http://www.picnicnetwork.org/page/223...

The video is produced by Africa Interactive. Check the website www.africa-interactive.net