Next400, a
community-driven effort to shape the next 400 years for the black community
globally, has launched its groundbreaking Non-fungible tokens (NFT) project “Legacy
Warriors” on the Sutudu online digital platform.
The new project will
serve as a powerful and innovative way to commemorate the 400th anniversary of
when black people were first sold as a commodity and as a reminder of the past,
and a vision for the future of the black community features a collection of
digital artworks that depict powerful and inspiring figures from the black
community.
Non-fungible tokens are
pieces of digital content linked to the blockchain, the digital database
underpinning cryptocurrency such as bitcoin and ethereum.
Speaking at the project
launch, the Chief Executive Officer of the Next400, Kweku Aburam, said
Next400’s mission is to drive forward what the black community will be looking
for in the next 400 years the NFT project is a powerful tool to achieve
that.
“We are excited to see
the impact this project will have and the potential it has to create wealth and
opportunities for the black community in Ghana and the world around,” he stated.
“Each artwork is a
one-of-a-kind NFT, allowing collectors to own a piece of history and to support
the Next400's mission. The project has been launched on the Sutudu.com platform
and has unique features such as the ability to split initial sales and
royalties at the point of sale and to create royalty options for first-time
buyers as an incentive for being an early adopter,” he stated.
The US-based Ghanaian
entrepreneur believes Ghana has the potential not only to be a leader in the
adoption and use of this technology but also a place that sparks innovations
with this technology.
According to him, the
NFT project will be soon introduced to Ghanaians this year to educate, inspire,
and involve them in the Next400 mission.
Commenting on the NFT
project during the launch, the Chief Executive Officer of the Sutudu digital
platform, Khoa Le, remarked that “Sutudu is committed to empowering creators
and projects that have the potential to change and positively impact society.
The Next400 Legacy Warriors project is a perfect example of this, and we are
honored to be a part of it."
“The platform not only
facilitates the buying and selling of NFTs but also provides resources and
support for projects that aim at positively impacting society. Sutudu calls
this “NFT 2.0” – NFTs with human purpose and true investment capabilities.
Next400 serves as a utility that will have a token gating feature to gain
access to high-profile people and investors through the Sutudu platform,” Mr.
Le added.
The Next400 NFT launch
was attended by artists, entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders, who
came together to support Next400’s mission and vision for the black community.
Next400 bound has partnered
up with Asia Wills an African American Crypto advisor and trader to launch a
podcast series-(Currency Culture & Cocktails) this podcast will target the
younger generation and will focus on blockchain and business opportunities.
This podcast will launch in March of 2023.
The fireside chat version of this podcast will be televised on US Cable TV.
