This chapter critically explores the nexus of technology, society, and power, emphasising Africa’s integral role in global technological innovation and challenging the notion of technology as a neutral entity, instead framing it as a tool that can perpetuate existing power imbalances. It argues that technology serves as a political tool for dominant groups and is shaped by historical factors that have kept the continent under domination and oppression. Hence, the chapter proposes a prefigurative Afro-centric approach to the development of AI imbued with African epistemologies as a tool for expressing African politics and power in global socio-technological constellations—an argument for technology that can represent African interests on the world stage. The chapter contrasts incremental innovation with the need for radical change in Africa as a traditional technological periphery, underscoring the urgency for significant change within Africa’s technology sector. The development of African AI must navigate the complexities of evolving state governance, where traditional power is challenged by globalisation and regional integration, leading to hybrid governance arrangements of shared sovereignty. A three-tiered governance model is then proposed, advocating for scalable AI solutions that are inclusive and adaptable to the continent’s specificities, with a participatory approach that extends beyond elite circles to encompass a broader range of stakeholders. This model envisions a unified African AI strategy that leverages local, national, and regional diversities for collective advancement and equitable distribution of technological benefits.