What happens when the world’s most powerful map meets the world’s largest encyclopedia? This talk dives into the dynamic intersection of Wikimedia and OpenStreetMap; two open knowledge giants reshaping how Africa maps, documents, and shares its stories. From linking Wikidata to mapped features, to showcasing cultural landmarks through Wikipedia and OSM, we’ll explore how communities are merging geospatial and encyclopedic data to build a richer, more connected digital continent.