Games Industry Africa

The Arabic Games Conference 2025 Is Just 10 Days Away. Here’s What’s in Store for Game Makers

by GIA

1 min read – November 19, 2025

The countdown has begun! In just 10 days, the Arabic Games Conference 2025 goes live online on Saturday, November 29th, bringing together gamers, indie developers, studios, and industry leaders for a full day of learning, inspiration, and community. This year’s event promises more excitement than ever: ● Mentorship sessions and CV reviews, giving attendees direct […]

Leti Arts Debuts Novembre Numérique

by vbassey

2 min read – November 17, 2025

From November 5th to 7th, 2025, Ghana hosted its first edition of Novembre Numérique, the global festival dedicated to digital culture and creative technology. Organized by Alliance Française Accra, Institut Français Ghana, and Leti Arts, the event gathered creators, technologists, students, academics, and policymakers to explore how Africa is shaping the future of digital storytelling. […]

Maliyo Games Announces MaliyoCON 2025

by vbassey

2 min read – November 14, 2025

Maliyo Games has announced MaliyoCON 2025, a developer-led mobile games conference designed to highlight the talent and technology shaping Africa’s growing gaming sector. The event will be held on 11 December 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria, and aims to bring together creators, industry leaders, investors, and publishers for a full day of discussions, demonstrations, and collaboration. […]

Playtopia – Getting to know Douglas Wilson

by vbassey

4 min read – November 12, 2025

With Playtopia, the annual destination of Indie Games & Immersive Arts festival and conference set to return in 2025, GIA has partnered with the event to share insights from the crop of supremely talented creators in attendance. Next up in a series of speaker interviews is Doug Wilson, who was previously a co-owner of Die Gute […]

Announcing the 2025 Games Industry Africa Awards (GIAA) nominations

by vbassey

4 min read – November 10, 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, however there is tangible growth which is reflected in the expansion of the awards with […]

When Worlds Align: How African Game Studios and Global Publishers Can Build the Future Together

by vbassey

2 min read – November 7, 2025

When players around the world opened The Sims 4 this year and discovered a new update celebrating West African design — complete with woven baskets, patterned textiles, and the beloved Jollof rice — the impact went far beyond cosmetics. For the first time in a major global franchise, everyday cultural life from West Africa appeared […]

Nigeria’s Gaming Market Surpasses 46 Million Players as Esports Gains National Momentum

by GIA

2 min read – November 5, 2025

Maliyo Games has released the Nigeria Gaming & Esports Report 2025, revealing a rapidly evolving industry shaped by mobile gaming adoption, grassroots communities, and an emerging competitive ecosystem. With 46.6 million active players, 90% on mobile, and annual revenue projections reaching $300 million, Nigeria is now one of Africa’s most promising gaming markets. The report […]

Nigerian Game Developer Wins Big at Fak’ugesi Festival 2025 with Rasta Santa

by vbassey

1 min read – November 3, 2025

The Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival—Africa’s premier celebration of creativity, technology, and digital culture—has crowned Rasta Santa the winner of its 2025 Rising Star Award, recognizing the Nigerian-developed game for its originality, artistry, and cultural impact. Developed by Deluxe Creation Studios, a Lagos-based independent game studio, Rasta Santa blends humor, vibrant Afro-futurist aesthetics, and fast-paced […]

Playtopia Returns for Fifth Edition in December

by vbassey

4 min read – October 29, 2025

PLAYTOPIA, Africa’s premier Indie Games & Immersive Arts Festival and Summit, returns in December 2025. With over 1000 festival goers, it has become a one-of-a-kind African celebration of video games and interactive playfulness. With an epic decor team headed up by Natasha Davidson (Africa Burn, Bazique), fabrication has begun on ‘Arcadia’ – a fantasy styled […]

Africa’s Young Game Changers: How Student Developers Are Outplaying Hunger Through Games

by vbassey

4 min read – October 27, 2025

In an era where games are more than entertainment, a new wave of African student developers is proving that play can drive real-world change. Through the Games for Change (G4C) Student Challenge, young minds across the continent are designing digital experiences that inspire action on pressing global issues from food insecurity to sustainability. A Global […]

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The Arabic Games Conference 2025 Is Just 10 Days Away. Here’s What’s in Store for Game Makers

Leti Arts Debuts Novembre Numérique

Maliyo Games Announces MaliyoCON 2025

Playtopia – Getting to know Douglas Wilson

Announcing the 2025 Games Industry Africa Awards (GIAA) nominations

When Worlds Align: How African Game Studios and Global Publishers Can Build the Future Together

Nigeria’s Gaming Market Surpasses 46 Million Players as Esports Gains National Momentum

Nigerian Game Developer Wins Big at Fak’ugesi Festival 2025 with Rasta Santa

Playtopia Returns for Fifth Edition in December

Africa’s Young Game Changers: How Student Developers Are Outplaying Hunger Through Games

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African Game Developer Resource Kit – Publishing and Distribution Support

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