Games Industry Africa

NARRATIFY launches consulting and events agency focused on African video games

by vbassey

2 min read – February 11, 2026

Jennifer Lufau and Ubisoft alumni Mickaël Newton have announced the launch of NARRATIFY, a consulting and events agency working with video game studios and creators. The company’s stated objectives are to provide cultural authenticity consulting to international studios and to support the visibility of African video game creators in global markets. NARRATIFY positions its work […]

A Global Gaming Visionary Takes Center Stage at the 3rd Morocco Gaming Expo

by vbassey

3 min read – February 9, 2026

The 3rd edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo is set to mark a defining moment for the region’s interactive entertainment scene as it proudly welcomes Erin Roberts as Guest of Honour. Taking place in Rabat from May 20 to 24, 2026, the Expo positions itself as a strategic platform for dialogue, innovation, and international collaboration […]

Cameroonian Studio Reveals KWAT FOU

by vbassey

2 min read – February 4, 2026

Cameroonian independent studio Dawn Of Game Studio has unveiled the first trailer for KWAT FOU, a fast-paced and highly stylized beat ’em up that proudly embraces its arcade roots while carving out a bold contemporary identity. Designed primarily for mobile platforms with a multiplatform vision in mind, the game draws clear inspiration from classic arcade […]

NewGen Studio Goes Digging Deeper with New Steam Reveal

by vbassey

2 min read – February 2, 2026

Tunisian outfit, NewGen Studio has unveiled the Steam page for its latest project, Gone Digging, marking another milestone for the fast-rising Tunisian game developer. The announcement reflects the studio’s signature blend of experimentation and ambition, introducing a fresh concept while reinforcing its growing presence on the global indie scene. Though a release date remains under […]

Studio Bolland Hits New Heights: Long Jump Sees Massive Surge in Player Count on Crazy Games

by vbassey

1 min read – January 28, 2026

Studio Bolland, the South African creative outfit better known for its work in animation and motion design, has enjoyed an unexpected breakout. After releasing their latest title, Long Jump, on the popular web portal Crazy Games, the game has soared from a modest daily player count to becoming a standout hit almost overnight. Initially attracting […]

Rojeh Maher Unveils Coco’s Fashion, a Hand-Drawn Bear-Driven Fashion Empire Game

by vbassey

3 min read – January 26, 2026

Egyptian game developer Rojeh Maher has officially announced his studio’s newest title, Coco’s Fashion, a cozy-chaotic simulation game that blends hand-drawn charm, narrative personality, and an unexpectedly deep fashion loop. Coco’s Fashion places players in the paws of Coco, a lovable bear determined to build his own fashion brand and dominate what the studio proudly […]

Electronic Arts Unveils The Sims 4: Royalty and Legacy, Blending Dynasty Drama With African Creative Collaboration

by vbassey

1 min read – January 19, 2026

Electronic Arts has officially revealed the first cinematic trailer for The Sims 4: Royalty and Legacy, and it is packed with enough lineage drama, seduction, betrayal, and intrigue. More importantly, it features creative contributions from two African studios. Alongside the intrigue of royal courts, the trailer’s release also marks a significant creative milestone for the […]

Xbox Game Camp Africa 2025 Reveals 18 Game Studios Selected Across 12 African Countries

by vbassey

2 min read – January 14, 2026

The names of African studios accepted into the third annual Xbox Game Camp Africa, a milestone program dedicated to nurturing and accelerating game development talent across the continent has been revealed. Following an overwhelming response from studios across Africa, the program has doubled its intake expanding from 8 to 18 studios representing 12 countries, highlighting […]

Ghana’s Leti Arts Makes a Bold Leap into PC Gaming with Karmzah

by vbassey

1 min read – January 12, 2026

Ghanaian game studio Leti Arts has long been known for its innovative mobile titles inspired by African history and storytelling. Now, the studio is marking a defining evolution: a strategic pivot from mobile development to PC gaming with the launch of its first PC title, Karmzah. Karmzah is based on the groundbreaking comic by Ghanaian […]

GIAA 2025 Winners

by vbassey

4 min read – December 15, 2025

Games Industry Africa Awards (GIAA) is an initiative to recognise, celebrate as well as promote the diverse portfolio of video games from the continent annually. The industry in Africa is largely, but still relatively nascent compared to its geographical contemporaries. An acknowledgement of the pool of talent is a way to aid continuous growth as […]

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NARRATIFY launches consulting and events agency focused on African video games

A Global Gaming Visionary Takes Center Stage at the 3rd Morocco Gaming Expo

Cameroonian Studio Reveals KWAT FOU

NewGen Studio Goes Digging Deeper with New Steam Reveal

Studio Bolland Hits New Heights: Long Jump Sees Massive Surge in Player Count on Crazy Games

Rojeh Maher Unveils Coco’s Fashion, a Hand-Drawn Bear-Driven Fashion Empire Game

Electronic Arts Unveils The Sims 4: Royalty and Legacy, Blending Dynasty Drama With African Creative Collaboration

Xbox Game Camp Africa 2025 Reveals 18 Game Studios Selected Across 12 African Countries

Ghana’s Leti Arts Makes a Bold Leap into PC Gaming with Karmzah

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State of African Games Industry – H1 2025

State of the African Games Industry 2025 – PC Edition

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African Game Developer Resource Kit – Funding and Financing

State of the African Games Industry 2023

African Games Industry overview – Country Reports

State of the African Games Industry 2022

2021 African Games Industry Trends

GIA People of the Year

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