Training Camp
Tag: Africa
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"I was pleasantly surprised that singers actually want to be in video games"
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Mekan Games founder Evans Kiragu on targeting global markets, prototyping strategy and embracing web-first development
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How African game studios can compete globally
“We need to attract our diaspora back or collaborate with international partners to upskill and polish local talents"
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Gimzat Studios co-founders Khaled Mansour and Ahmed Khalaf talk hybridcasual strategy, platform priorities and MENA opportunities
"To reach Africa’s growing mobile audience, localisation and device optimisation are critical."
Developer Learning
Carry1st’s Dominion Ero partners with Udemy to launch game development programme for African youth
The Initiative aims to provide a structured learning path covering industry fundamentals
Lagos Games Week Takeaways
Five takeaways from Lagos Games Week 2025: Strong networking, weak panels, and 'one hit' debate returns
The two-day event had no major announcements, but there were still plenty of talking points around the state of the African games industry
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Maliyo Games founder Hugo Obi talks investing in talent, funding challenges and launching MaliyoCon
"Mobile gaming today is more like running a media company than launching a static product"
Lagos Games Week
“There's no big game that's made by just one studio"
Virtuos business development manager Soukayna Ennaji discusses industry outsourcing and growing Africa's games industry
Lagos Games Week
Lagos Games Week 2025 kicks off week of talks, exhibitions and showcases
The event will feature global players like Ubisoft, Ustwo Games and Nintendo’s Digital Schoolhouse
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Kiro'o Games' lofty ambitions for the African games market
Madiba Guillaume Olivier discusses the studio's upcoming mobile game, $1m funding goal, and its vision for the future of games in Africa.
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Kanessa Muluneh on Rise of Fearless, play-to-earn mechanics, and tapping into Africa’s mobile audience
"I want to unlock doors that have never been opened before."
Esports In Africa
Carry1st Africa Cup 2025 returns with $15,000 Call of Duty: Mobile prize pool
Over 200 teams and 1,000 players are expected to participate for a $15,000 prize pool
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"The most accessible platform to reach South Africans is mobile"
Pineapple on Pizza CEO Kushal Jeethendra Sithlu discusses upcoming mobile titles, localisation efforts and funding challenges
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“We aim to merge games with Africa’s finest tunes and rhythms''
Weza Interactive Entertainment CEO and co-founder Odongo George Ahere discusses mobile rhythm game Riziki, funding challenges and tapping into the African market
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"Mobile web-based gaming is set to play a significant role in our future"
Sea Monster Entertainment CEO and co-founder Glenn Gillis discusses impact games, EdTech in Africa, funding challenges and building a climate resilience game
Africa Mobile Market
Mobile leads the charge in Africa’s $1.8 billion games market
The continent added an estimated 32m new gamers in 2024, bringing the total to 349m, up from 317m in 2023
Africa Is Mobile
Mobile growth drives Africa’s games industry to $1 billion in revenue
Candy Crush and PUBG Mobile lead Africa’s mobile games revenue with $50m and $40m, respectively
Jobs In Games
Jobs in Games: Kayfo's Doumgou Tibiang Yeshua on how to get a career as a developer
In this series, we highlight the talented team members working in the games industry and how they got their break
Acqusitions
Reforged Studios acquires South Africa’s Yellow Lab Games
Yellow Lab Games will continue operating independently
Jobs In Games
Jobs in Games: Usiku Games' Rolex Oduor on how to get a career as a sound designer
In this series, we highlight the talented team members working in the games industry and how they got their break
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"Cultural authenticity is at the core of our design process"
Chroma Pixel CEO and founder Edwin Kapesa discusses the company’s shift away from traditional storefronts and game-based learning programmes
African Esports
Behind the scenes of the Carry1st Africa Cup: A bold new chapter for African esports
MENA insider Stephen Sandmann speaks with Carry1st community manager Oluwaseun Aladelo on the growing competitive gaming scene in Africa
Industry Spotlight
Jobs in Games: Game Hub Senegal's Marie Pierre Thiam on how to get a career as a game designer
In this series, we highlight the talented team members working in the games industry and how they got their break
Jobs In Games
Jobs in Games: Dash Studios' James Ohia on how to get a career as a chief technology officer
In this series, we highlight the talented team members working in the games industry and how they got their break
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"Africa needs an educated society, and EdTech is a vital tool for achieving that"
Enechawet Games’ CEO and co-founder Abiy Hailu talks opportunities in EdTech, leveraging emerging technologies in game development and publishing challenges
Emerging Markets
Supercell’s Games First 2024 explores emerging markets in LATAM, India and Africa
Emerging markets are presenting opportunities to grow audiences and new studios
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Kayfo: Web gaming "has been a game changer"
Kayfo Games founder Julien Herbin and COO Thierno Ndiaye discuss the opportunities in web-based games, the rise of Edtech in Africa and monetisation challenges
Africa Is Mobile
Africa's video games market projected to rise from $2.14 billion to $3.72 billion by 2029
Mobile penetration in Sub-Saharan Africa is set to reach 50% by 2030, with an expected 475 million connections by 2025
Gamathon Takeaways
5 takeaways from Gamathon 24: Africa's youthful game makers shine, big tech takes notice, but monetisation struggles persist
The six day event highlighted the games industry in Africa through video game showcases and insightful panel sessions
Games In Africa
Gamathon 24 begins with exclusive launch for game developers and industry delegates
The press conference paved a clear roadmap for what attendees can expect throughout the week
Funding News
EdVentures invests in Egyptian education and interactive games startup Saikoro
VC arm provides funding to eight Egyptian startups as it seeks to support country's education system
Milestone
Electric Blue: Gecko Dash mobile game surpasses 500,000 downloads
The game was created to stop endangered gecko species from going extinct in Tanzania
Interview
"When you know Africa and its history it's easy to make a game that will speak to the whole continent"
Masseka Games founder Teddy Kossoko on telling African stories through games and overcoming growth challenges in the region
Interview
"Africa is on track to become a top three market globally for mobile games"
Pan African Gaming Group chairman Jay Shapiro on building a network of game developers and sharing Africa's rich history of stories through games.
Interview
"Our mission is to challenge stereotypes and provide a platform for African voices in the gaming industry"
Eyram Tawia, CEO and co-founder of Leti Arts shares his vision for the evolution of the games sector in Africa
Gaming In Africa
Xbox Game Camp Africa's second edition will take place in July
Registration for the latest event closes on Monday, July 15th 2024
Interview
Deluxe Creation Studios CEO Edu Shola on developing games in Africa, funding and future plans
"Funding is a general challenge and it’s not limited to the game space but it just happens to be more difficult in games, especially here in Africa."
Mena Insight
"Operating a studio in MENA involves tough challenges: Cultural diversity, localisation, payment infrastructure and talent acquisition"
Jana Games Studio founder Seifeddine Wassim Haddar on the state of play for MENA and importance of community building
Interview
“There has been an increase in funding opportunities for African developers with more exciting times to come"
Dash Studios CEO John Ikpeme on the future of the African gaming landscape, his current projects and the pursuit of funding in Africa
Gaming Growth
Playbook for success: Navigating growth and overcoming challenges in Africa's gaming market
Carry1st associate product manager, Seyifunmi Jesuloluwa shares how you can prepare to explore the African games market for greater growth
Partnership Pathway
Smartphones to come pre-installed with Web3 game in Mystic Games and Jambo partnership
New JamboPhones launched in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America will come with Call of the VoYd pre-installed
Gaming In Africa
Disney taps Maliyo Games to develop Iwájú mobile game
”This is what we are all about: making African-inspired content," said Maliyo Games CEO and founder Hugo Obi
Gaming Growth
MENA-3 games market grows 7.8% to $1.92 billion in 2023
The total number of gamers reached 68.4 million in 2023, indicating a 2.9% year-over-year rise, with that number expected to reach 79.6 million by 2027
African Expansion
“Africa will be one of the top three regions for the global games market over the next ten years”
Usiku Games game producer Denis Odera on developing mobile games in Africa and what makes the region prime for expansion
Emerging Markets
Africa’s gaming market: How to make a profit with F2P games
Carry1st Senior UA and admonetisation manager Claire Rozain discusses the African games market opportunity for F2P games
Gaming In Africa
The Africa Games Industry Report sheds light on the region's challenges and triumphs
Reflecting rich diversity and a youthful demographic, the Africa games market continues to witness steady rise in mobile game development as its primary platform
Feature
Exploring Africa's games market opportunity
Carry1st Senior UA and Admonetisation Manager Claire Rozain examines the huge potential of the African games market
Payments
Supercell to partner with Carry1st for in-game purchase support in Africa
The Finnish developer’s games will soon support seamless payment in the emerging market
African Advancement
Sony Ventures to invest $10M via new fund for African startups
Fintech may be Africa’s biggest funding category, but Sony’s focus is on entertainment