Valeriya Biyen

Listen to our podcast conversation with Valeriya Biyen, co-owner of Yelhy Technology Africa and owner of the 22N6 Tech Lounge in Burkina Faso.

Listen to our podcast conversation with Valeriya Biyen, co-owner of Yelhy Technology Africa and owner of the 22N6 Tech Lounge in Burkina Faso.

In this episode of Noir 360, Rashid Bahati shares and exclusive conversation with Valeriya Biyen, co-owner of Yelhy Technology Africa and owner of the newly-opened 22N6 Tech Lounge, based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Biyen is originally from Ukraine and currently lives between Europe and West Africa. In this podcast conversation, we discussed her passion and involvement in Ouagadougou to engage the Burkinabe youth in eSports Gaming at her new facilities in the Ouaga 2000 area of the city.

Biyen has hosted the inaugural edition of the Filmmaker Accelerator Program Awards ceremonies at 22N6 during the 28th edition of FESPACO, the film and television festival, at the beginning of March 2023.

In this podcast conversation, she shares her vision of creating opportunities for the youth of Burkina Faso, particularly in the areas of technology and gaming. We explore her journey in building Yelhy Technology Africa and how it is contributing to the development of the tech industry in Burkina Faso.

Her new facility, the 22N6 Center and Tech Lounge, is a hub for Burkinabe gamers and technology enthusiasts, and Biyen talks about the impact it is already having on the local community.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, gaming and youth development in Africa. Tune into Noir 360 to hear Valeriya Biyen’s inspiring story and her vision for a brighter future in Burkina Faso.

Noir 360 is a series of podcast conversations celebrating international Black filmmaking in all its diversity, hosted by Rashid Bahati.

Featured image courtesy of Valeriya Biyen.