Africa Memory Map

Africa Memory Map™ brings the richness of African heritage to life in an interactive, tablet-friendly museum experience designed for Teaching Africa Day. HOW IT WORKS Point your tablet at the printed Africa Memory Map™ and watch the continent come alive. Using augmented reality image-tracking, the map unlocks 12 immersive hotspots — each a gateway into the history, art, and spirit of a civilization. EXPLORE 12 LANDMARKS Journey from the pyramids of Kush and the rock churches of Lalibela to the courts of Timbuktu, Great Zimbabwe, the Benin Kingdom, the Ashanti Golden Stool, and the Bamoun Palace of Foumban. Each hotspot offers curated stories, narration, and short documentary films. WATCH & LISTEN Tap any film icon on the map to play a short heritage video with optional bilingual subtitles (English / French / Off). Replay a film or return to the map at any time. EARN YOUR EXPLORER PASSPORT Answer knowledge challenges at each hotspot to collect digital stamps. Track the regions you've visited and complete your explorer passport before finishing the journey. AFROFUTURISM: AFRICA 2050 A featured forward-looking film imagines the continent's future — highlighted on the map with a glowing marker. BILINGUAL BY DESIGN The entire experience is available in English and French, with a one-tap language toggle accessible throughout. PERFECT FOR Museums, classrooms, cultural events, and family discovery. No account required — open the app, scan the map, and begin. 12 hotspots · EN / FR · 3–5 minutes per session · Works offline after first load