Following a highly competitive selection process, the Goethe-Institut, Leti Arts and A MAZE., organizers of the Playful Obscura Residency are proud to announce the two artists and developers selected for the 2026 edition in Accra, Ghana. This residency, a commissioned project under GamesConnect AFRICA, supports innovative practitioners working at the intersection of games, art, and technology.

The advisory panel, comprising representatives from A MAZE., Leti Arts, and the Goethe-Institut, has selected the following artists to participate in the intensive three-week program:

  • Mame Faty Kane from Dakar, Senegal.
  • Jamil Osmar Ramos from Luanda, Angola.

The 2026 open call saw a significant response from the continent’s creative community, highlighting the rapid evolution of Africa’s arthouse game scene. The residency received a total of 77 applications from 16 different African countries.

The two practitioners will receive the following:

  • Financial Support: A production budget of up to €1,000 for project materials and a €300 stipend.
  • Space and Community: Access to dedicated living accommodations designed to foster informal interaction and a shared workspace for project development and ideation.
  • Professional Engagement: Opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, workshops, and open studio visits with the local creative community in Accra from three weeks.

The residency aims to provide a focused framework where artists can draw inspiration from Accra’s dynamic urban environment while pushing the boundaries of traditional interactive media.