Jonathan Dotse is a science-fiction writer, hypermedia artist, and Afrofuturist based in Accra, Ghana who created the AfroCyberPunk Blog in 2010 as a platform to explore the potentials of African science fiction and speculative narratives. In 2018, he founded AfroCyberPunk Interactive, a digital hypermedia publishing house and creative studio, geared primarily towards mobile devices. His articles and short stories have appeared in publications such as The Brave New Now, African Futures and Acceler8or. He has also produced a variety of VR productions, including Pandora (2015), Elsewhen at the Dakar Biennale (2016), and Spirit Robot at Sheffield Doc/Fest (2017).
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Dotse’s research deals with digital hypermedia and its potential role in reconstructing traditional African knowledge systems. These take the form of non-linear interactive experiences, whose essence can be grasped and recreated through digital hypermedia. He aims to examine how these systems can be translated from traditional and contemporary media formats, into fully immersive hypermedia experiences. Dotse intends to develop a more comprehensive framework for creating new and engaging narratives in order to connect with a broader African audience in the future.
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