Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 43 – Super Grannies NFT – The incredible story of the Shosho Jikinge Society of Women
In this episode we welcome Tobin Jones, Founder of Super Grannies NFT. Super Grannies NFT is a collection focusing on the incredible story of the Shosho Jikinge society of women, a group of women who banded together in the Korogocho slum of Kenya to help defend themselves against gangs who pray on the older women within their slum at night. The Super Grannies take the form of trading cards, each minted as its own NFT depicting a member of the Shosho Jikinge. We chat about the vision for the project, the incredible women behind the NFTs, and the role of NFTs to tell powerful stories.
About Tobin
Tobin Jones is a professional photographer who has spent the last decade photographing throughout Africa, focusing on the breadth of the continent and the diversity within it. This has included stories on Somalia’s fight against Al Shabab and the country’s emergence from more than 20 years of civil war, to transgender issues, and the intersection of modern religion with traditional healing practices in slums. Today he lives in Nairobi, Kenya, where he runs the photo collective NonAligned and works as a freelance photographer and videographer. The Super Grannies NFT project is Tobin’s first foray into the world of NFTs.
Follow and learn more
Tobin Jones Photography - Website
Art3 page for Super Grannies NFT
Episode Time Stamps
02:00 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency/NFTs/web3?
05:35 - To set the stage, tell me about the “Shosho Jikinge” society of Women in Nairobi.
09:01 - Tell me about the Super Grannies NFT project.
13:35 - Tell me about the royalty fee structure of your project, and how it benefits the artist and the women in Korogocho
16:45 - Tell me about your fundraising goals for this project?
19:27 - What is the long-term vision for Super Grannies? Are there any spin offs you envision?
22:34 - What do you see as some of the biggest opportunities for NFTs to disrupt social impact?
27:47 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about your project?
28:40 - What one thing gets you most excited about web3 and social impact?
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