Who Owns the Future?

In this final episode of The City Show: An Unstoppable Force, we look ahead to Africa’s urban future. Cities are growing faster here than anywhere else on Earth. The question becomes: what kind of urban world are we building—and for whom? Data expert George Kibala-Bauer explains why access to data will shape how cities plan and adapt. Futurist Geci Karuri-Sebina argues for innovation rooted in local realities, not imported tech models. In Dakar, architect Nzinga Biegueng Mboup shows how low-tech, locally sourced materials can redefine what sustainable design looks like. And from Harare, activist Namatai Kwekweza reminds us that Africa’s young majority needs an actual voice in what comes next. Together, they sketch a future where technology, tradition, and youth energy could finally align to shape cities that truly belong to the people who live in them.