Games Industry Africa

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2 min read – June 12, 2026

Nigerian Studio Inuv8 Unveils Project OVERRIDE

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3 min read – June 10, 2026

South Africa’s Free Lives and Cozy Lives Turn Heads at Wholesome Direct with Dressmaker

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2 min read – June 8, 2026

Johannesburg Studio Riker Reveals Text-Driven Mystery

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5 min read – June 3, 2026

GameUp Africa Evolves Beyond Training as Maliyo Expands Its Talent Infrastructure

Why This Kenyan Solo Developer Chose Medieval Theology Instead of Mobile Trends

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5 min read – June 1, 2026

A self-taught developer on the Kenyan coast has built a punishing, theology-driven RPG that argues Africa was never the passive recipient of Christianity. Kalachu Mwiri did not come to game development through the usual channels. The 30-year-old from Kilifi, Kenya, holds a degree in Construction Management from the University of Nairobi and has, at various […]

AJB Games Studio Announces Cazafonia

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1 min read – May 27, 2026

Moroccan game developer and AJG Games Studio CEO Ayman Jbari has officially revealed the studio’s latest project, Cazafonia, marking a new milestone for the country’s growing games ecosystem. The announcement was made via social media following the game’s recent public reveal Sharing the news with his followers on social media, Jbari said: “I’m thrilled to […]

Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 Closes as Africa’s Largest Gaming Event on Record

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3 min read – May 25, 2026

The third edition of Morocco Gaming Expo (MGE) wrapped up in Rabat on 24 May, marking the conclusion of what is now the largest video game gathering ever held on the African continent. Inaugurated under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and opened by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, the event ran […]

Ma3 Simulator Crowdfunding Campaign Closes at 100% on Jiwe IO

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2 min read – May 18, 2026

The Nairobi-inspired transit game becomes the first fully funded project on the Kenyan platform, raising KES 25,000 to finance its next development update. Ma3 Simulator has successfully closed its crowdfunding campaign on Jiwe IO at 100% of its target, raising KES 25,000 to fund the game’s next major update. The campaign, the first live crowdfunding […]

Feather’s Edge reaches 10k wishlists after 72h

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1 min read – May 13, 2026

South African Clockwork Acorn revealed that 72 hours since its announcement, Feather’s Edge hit 10,000 wishlists on Steam and their trailer has received over 250,000 views across our various platforms. In the weeks since its reveal, the game has since doubled its wishlists. Feather’s Edge is an action-packed kinetic metroidvania. Play as Upu, the Hoopoe […]

Assembly Games Egypt Launches to Unite and Grow Egypt’s Game Development Industry

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2 min read – May 11, 2026

Egypt’s game development scene is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of Assembly Games Egypt (AGE), a new industry association dedicated to supporting, organizing, and expanding the country’s game development ecosystem. Founded to serve as a central hub for Egypt’s growing network of studios, independent developers, academic institutions, and community leaders, AGE […]