Nigerian developer, Dopay Films Ltd is one of the recipients of the 2025 Unity for Humanity Grant. The studio which has existed for over five years and is the brainchild of Peace Olatunji, who beat off stiff competition to be one of 10 winners.

Sands of Time VR is a VR experience exposing the devastating effects of sand mining on local communities and ecosystems through a dystopian narrative.

The VR project garnered a lot of praise from the jury who said, “The project directly addresses sand mining, a critically underrepresented environmental issue, and connects it to a global audience.”

Unity for Humanity empowers creators to make the world a better place by helping bring their visions to life and amplifying their impact. Each winner receives funding, mentorship, and platform support to bring their projects to life.

If you are an African based developer wishing to learn more about the program visit their page on guidelines to apply for next years grant.