There are many sites covering the day-to-day of Africa's technology revolution, but these times need commentary that focuses on the forest, not the trees — asking what each piece means, how it affects the next, and how they all fit together — the subtext.

The Subtext project is my attempt to provide this perspective. Expect essays about the impact of the internet and the business of innovation across the continent. Sometimes witty, often thoughtful, always worth your time.