Blessing Ngobeni:
An Abstract Art Adventure into the Metaverse
Welcome to the
virtual home of
Blessing Ngobeni,
one of Africa’s most accomplished artists. His work is sought after by collectors around the world.
You are now at the nexus of where physical and digital art meet.
You are now at the nexus of where physical and digital art meet.
A key to Blessing’s success has been his pioneering approach, which has permeated through both his creative process and the strategic progression of his career journey.
His decision to take up a residency in Ubuntuland’s Mila Gallery is the next step in this progression.
His decision to take up a residency in Ubuntuland’s Mila Gallery is the next step in this progression.
NFT Art Collection
Each piece comes as a set: the physical piece and the NFT of the artwork.
Tribute to African Portraiture - 2021
Mixed Media
on Canvas
150cm x 165cm
on Canvas
150cm x 165cm
Tribute to African Portraiture - 2021
Mixed Media
on Canvas
153cm x 165cm
on Canvas
153cm x 165cm
Tribute to African Portraiture - 2021
Mixed Media
on Canvas
153cm x 165cm
on Canvas
153cm x 165cm
Shitting Trump
2018
2018
Mixed Media
on Canvas
153cm x 165cm
on Canvas
153cm x 165cm
Lust 1
2018
2018
Mixed Media
on Canvas
118cm x 165cm
on Canvas
118cm x 165cm
Available as NFTs and Physical Art pieces delivered at your doorstep
Enter the Mila Gallery now to view these historic pieces before the auction goes live.
Enter the Mila Gallery now to view these historic pieces before the auction goes live.
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Auction
Blessing’s work that is on display in the Mila Gallery will be auctioned, with each successful bidder receiving both the physical piece and the NFT of the artwork.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Metaverse?
The Metaverse is a 3D virtual environment in which people from all over the world come together and enjoy interactive experiences.
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What is Africarare?
Africarare is a metaverse for African creativity. It’s a 3D virtual reality experience that is set in Ubuntuland, a virtual world which marries creativity and commerce.
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What is Ubuntuland?
Ubuntuland is a circular region in Africa’s Metaverse in which users can create and monetize experiences like art exhibitions, concerts, film festivals, business meetings, games and social experiences.
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What is the Mila Gallery?
It is Ubuntuland’s flagship art gallery, where physical and digital art meet. The Mila Gallery showcases the works of Africa’s most accomplished artists.
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Will I get both the physical artwork and the NFT version of it when I buy one of Blessing’s pieces?
Yes, you will receive both.
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How do I buy one of Blessing’s pieces?
The pieces that are currently on display in the Mila Gallery will be auctioned. We will
communicate the details of the auction to our community, so be sure to follow us on
Twitter @AfricarareNFT.
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How does my physical piece get delivered to me?
Send an email to [email protected] with your shipping details and we will send it to you.
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How does my NFT piece get delivered to me?
It will be delivered straight to your wallet. Email [email protected] for any questions
regarding this process.
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What is a NFT?
NFT stands for Non-fungible Token. A Non-fungible Token is a digital asset that only you own.
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What is a Metamask?
MetaMask is a non-custodial wallet used to interact with the blockchain. You can use it to store, trade and swap digital assets like NFTs.
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Is MetaMask free?
Yes!
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How do I get a Metamask wallet?
Use this video to help you set up your MetaMask wallet: link
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Can I use a different wallet?
Yes. Rainbow, Coinbase Wallet and WalletConnect are also accepted in Africarare, Ubuntuland.
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Will I need a VR headset to access Africarare?
No. All you need is an internet connection and your computer or mobile device!
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Can I use a VR headset if I have one?
Yes.
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Should I access Africarare on my phone or a desktop device?
A bigger screen will be a better experience, so try to access Africarare on a desktop device.
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How do I get the best performance from the Africarare experience?
It’s important that you close other tabs when you enter the Africarare metaverse experience. This is still new technology and requires a fair amount of processing power, so it’s best to keep your processing load at a minimum.
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What do I do if I’m experiencing audio drop off?
All you need to do is refresh your tab.
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Can I switch between devices?
You can switch however not during a session, if you switch you will have to start again.
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