Seyi Kuforiji – Bridging the Gap: Encouraging African Talent to Open Source #FOSSBack

In this talk, Seyi Kuforiji addresses the underrepresentation of African contributors in open-source projects despite the continent's rich pool of tech talent. The speaker shares his personal experiences as an Outreachy intern working on the Git project and discusses the challenges many African developers face, including limited access to resources, inadequate mentoring, and socio-economic barriers. He explores practical solutions to bridge these gaps through mentorship, outreach initiatives, and inclusive programs, encouraging the tech community to support African talent in making meaningful contributions to open source.