Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform various sectors globally, including Africa. This paper investigates whether AI represents Africa’s opportunity or threat, considering the continent’s unique internet challenges, economic constraints, and infrastructural limitations. By examining AI’s potential benefits and risks within the African context, this study aims to provide a balanced analysis. The findings suggest that while AI offers significant economic growth and social development opportunities to users capable of taking advantage, it presents challenges that must be strategically managed and may exponentially contribute to the digital gap, drawing a line between advanced and developing countries.